by Universal Pest Control | Feb 18, 2022 | Ants, General Concerns, Lawn Care, Residential Pests, Roaches, Spiders, Termites
With all the recent real estate market activity here in Volusia and Flagler counties, I thought I’d take a few minutes to welcome newcomers to our little corner of paradise and offer a brief overview of the pest industry in our area. This is nothing new for...
by Universal Pest Control | Mar 27, 2021 | General Concerns, How To, Residential Pests, Termites
Few things can annoy homeowners quite as much as discovering drywood termites in their homes. Given enough time, these nasty little critters have the potential to cause thousands of dollars of damage. Unlike other unwanted insects, drywood termites don’t bite,...
by Universal Pest Control | Jan 28, 2021 | General Concerns, Residential Pests, Termites, The More You Know
Today I’d like to talk about subterranean termite bonds. While not a very “exciting” subject, perhaps, it’s an important one to be aware of as a homeowner—especially if you are purchasing a brand new home or building yourself. Depending on the practices of the...
by Universal Pest Control | Aug 27, 2020 | Company News, General Concerns, Residential Pests, Termites
Here in Florida, termites are as much a part of our lives as sunburns and hurricanes. As residents of the Sunshine State, we should be concerned about all these things, but not really fearful of them. When it comes to termites, though, there is a new player in the...
by Universal Pest Control | Mar 10, 2020 | Bed Bugs, Residential Pests, Termites
Buying a new home is an exciting and often stressful proposition. With offers, counter-offers, inspections, financing, and moving plans all happening at the same time, it’s easy to overlook small details. One of those details is the pests that may already be occupying...
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...
