Situational awareness and effective personal protection measures are key to avoiding tick problems. Because soft ticks and many hard ticks favor animal dwellings (e.g., burrows, caves, nests) that serve as habitat for their natural hosts, try to avoid such areas if possible. Remember, soft ticks are nocturnal, fast-feeding ticks that do not attach for long periods to … [Read more...]
Common Pests in May
CARPENTER ANTS are among the most prevalent pests. They can cause severe structural damage when they burrow through decaying wood to nest, a common behavior of carpenter ant. SILVERFISH are mainly a nuisance pest, they can contaminate food and damage paper goods such as wall paper and books. SKUNKS will destroy lawns by digging up the grass to get to insects and will nest … [Read more...]
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICE
The three most common species of mice likely to create pest pressures for property owners are the house mouse (Mus musculus), the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) and the white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus). Each of these three mouse species is primarily nocturnal and is quick to escape from dangerous situations. If mice are seen during the day, … [Read more...]
When Carpenter Ants Awake
Carpenter Ants are found throughout North America. These large black ants are called Carpenter Ants because they live in wood. Unlike termites, carpenter ants do not eat wood. Carpenter ants are predators that feed mainly on small insects like aphids and inchworms. In temperate regions carpenter ant colonies hibernate in a state called “diapause” during the colder months. … [Read more...]
Ticks and Mosquitos
What You Should Know And What SHS Pest Control Can Do To Prevent Them! Ticks are more numerous today due to climate changes and increased urban development. Ticks become active in the spring and remain active until late fall. Tick prevention should begin as early as March. Based on the biology of ticks, the most effective control is achieved with treatments between March … [Read more...]
Five tips to protect your holiday decorations from pests
Thanksgiving is done and the holiday season in full swing, so it’s time to deck the halls of your home with festive decorations. Nothing makes a home merrier than lights and greenery, but could those jovial decorations be inviting in more than just friends and family to stop by for a cup of holiday cheer? Pests prefer to hide in out-of-the-way locations where they are less … [Read more...]
Wanted: Experienced Office Manager!
We are looking for an experienced Office Manager! If you know someone who'd like to be a part of our customer excellence team, please share this with them. We also have other employment opportunities for the right candidates. Check out our Employment page for more details. … [Read more...]
Zika Virus found in Florida, USA
Florida Finds Zika Virus in U.S. Mosquito for First Time The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has detected Zika in three mosquito samples from a small area in Miami Beach. The mosquitoes from Miami Beach that tested positive for Zika are from an area where increased trapping and intensified mosquito control measures are occurring due to the … [Read more...]
