by Universal Pest Control | Jul 29, 2020 | Ants, How To, Marine Pest Control, Roaches
Scenario: for months you’ve been planning to take your boat out for a spin on a boating adventure. The day finally arrives, and you hop on board only to discover you have company—and no, we’re not talking about a pleasant surprise from your fishing buddy. We’re...
by Universal Pest Control | Jun 30, 2020 | Backyard Buddies, General Concerns, Residential Pests
The perks of owning a backyard are pretty plentiful. There’s plenty of room for kids (or future kids) to run around, you can finally adopt that dog you’ve always wanted, and you have more private space for gardening and entertaining. Sounds nice, right? BUT amidst all...
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 | 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...
by Universal Pest Control | Mar 1, 2019 | Ants, General Concerns, How To, Residential Pests
The biggest pest problem faced by most Florida homeowners this year is ants. If you’re seeing ants in your home and want to get rid of them, all you need to do is follow a few easy steps. Don’t be tempted to use that can of aerosol bug spray on the shelf. It...
