
Black Rat vs Brown Rat: What's the Difference?
Oct 2, 2025
Rats carry diseases so it is important to learn prevention steps and to know when to contact a professional for help with rat exclusion in your Jacksonville home....
Oct 2, 2025
Rats carry diseases so it is important to learn prevention steps and to know when to contact a professional for help with rat exclusion in your Jacksonville home....
Mar 6, 2020
The golden rain tree is a common landscape tree that punctuates any backyard nicely with its yellow springtime flowers. However, as the flowers go to seed, it offers a valuable food source for insects, particularly the golden rain tree beetle. This harmless insect is also known as the golden rain tree bug, the Jadera bug, the red-shouldered bug, and the soapberry bug....
Jan 20, 2020
Identifying pests inside your home can be quite a challenge. You might spot a pest scurrying around behind objects or across the floor and not know what it is. If you live in Jacksonville, there’s a high chance you may encounter cockroaches in your home. These pests are incredibly common around the Jacksonville area due to the warm, moist climate and abundance of organic matter....
Jan 10, 2020
Bed bugs are some of the hardest pests to get rid of. Their small size and nocturnal feeding routine make them nearly impossible to identify and eliminate. Additionally, they breed quickly and can infest your home before you even realize there’s a problem. Many homeowners with bed bugs will turn to DIY solutions to tackle their bed bug problem, but these solutions are usually ineffective....
Dec 31, 2019
It doesn't take much of a hole to let a mouse into your Jacksonville home. Most adult mice can fit through a hole the size of a nickel. This is because they can compact their organs to make their bodies smaller. That means a tiny gap in your weatherstripping or door sweep is enough to give entrance to a mouse. But, there is more bad news. ...
Nov 29, 2019
Many spider species live in the United States—three thousand, to be exact. Thankfully, most spiders are content to stay outdoors, where they belong. Here in Jacksonville, there are only a few species of spiders that typically invade homes and businesses. ...
Nov 18, 2019
Carpenter ants are a species of large ants that create nesting galleries and tunnels in wooden structures. They are typically black, though they can also be red or tan. These nocturnal insects are only about ¼ to ½ inch in length; however, don’t let their size fool you. Carpenter ants can create a lot of damage on your Jacksonville property if you let them. ...
Nov 8, 2019
Many pest infestations are easy to identify as soon as the pest has invaded. Unfortunately, termite infestations don’t fall into this category. Termites don’t crawl around in your kitchen looking for food. Neither do they make any strange noises in your ceiling, nor emit a strong smell when their colonies become large. However, this doesn’t mean they don’t leave any clues behind....
Oct 18, 2019
Brown recluse spiders are particularly troublesome in that their venom can be harmful to humans. Brown recluse spiders can be hard to distinguish from other spiders so it’s always a good idea to be cautious and to have professional help in removing spiders from your home....
Oct 11, 2019
There are few pests that can cause as much instantaneous pain as fire ants. These ants live in large colonies and getting bitten by one usually means you’ll be bitten by many. If you accidentally stand or sit on a fire ant mound, these ants will swarm you and sting repeatedly. Find out how to identify them before they bite and how to keep them off your property....
Sep 30, 2019
Any furry animal, whether it’s a dog, a cat, or a rodent, can increase your risk of fleas. Fleas can make an appearance in any home, even one with no pets. The internet is full of well-intended but often misguided advice about getting rid of fleas. As a result, you may underestimate fleas and their ability to cause problems in your home....
Sep 17, 2019
Are you afraid of spiders? If so, why? For many Americans, it doesn’t matter what kind of spider it is: if it is a spider, it could be dangerous. Do you feel this way too? We have some information you should know to help you know which spiders in Florida are dangerous and which ones are just a nuisance....
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