by Universal Pest Control | Nov 4, 2019 | Flies, General Concerns, Kitchen Pests, Residential Pests, Uncategorized
As the weather in Florida (sort of) begins to cool down, we’re able to spend more time with doors and windows open and turn the air conditioning off. The vast majority of us have screened in windows and doors, thanks to the “Official Unofficial” State Bird of Florida...
by Universal Pest Control | Aug 27, 2019 | Residential Pests, Termites
When you began the process of finding a pest control company to inspect or treat for termites, you may have encountered the term “termite bond.” This is an important concept to understand, because not only is it a critical component of your termite...
by Universal Pest Control | Jul 1, 2019 | Bed Bugs, Residential Pests
Every day, we get calls from people with questions about bed bugs. Most people know what they are, but we also field questions like: What do bed bugs look like?Where do bed bugs come from?How do I know if I have bed bugs in my house? These questions need a little more...
by Universal Pest Control | May 29, 2019 | General Concerns, Mosquitoes, Residential Pests
When we think of living in idyllic Florida, the images that probably come to mind include beaches, parks, and relaxing in our own back yards. The fantastic weather we enjoy makes all this possible nearly year-round. However, there’s one thing that can interfere with...
by Universal Pest Control | Apr 26, 2019 | How To, Residential Pests, Termites
Termites. The word often strikes fear into the heart of any homeowner. A tent full of poison over their home? Nasty little creatures gnawing away in the night? Drywood termites are undoubtedly unpleasant to think about, and can become a genuine problem for homeowners....
by Universal Pest Control | Apr 1, 2019 | Bees, How To, Residential Pests
Springtime in Florida can bring with it more to homeowners than just blue skies and flower blossoms. It can also mean carpenter bees. Carpenter bees are problematic nationwide but are of particular interest to Floridians living in homes with wood trim, eaves, or...