If you are moving from New York or New Jersey to South Florida, the difference may be especially noticeable. Up north, cold winters naturally reduce or interrupt the activity of many insects. Florida's warm climate allows pests to remain active much longer.
Absolutely. In fact, neighbors are often one of the best sources of information when choosing a pest control company. Unlike online reviews from people you have never met, your neighbors have firsthand experience with local pest issues, local service providers and the unique challenges in your area.
For the best mosquito control results, treatments should typically be performed every two weeks during mosquito season. Regular bi-weekly applications help break the breeding cycle, reduce adult mosquito populations, and provide consistent protection for your family, guests, and outdoor spaces.
Yes, the treatment methods used by Protective Pest Control are significantly safer and more effective than bug bombs. The primary reason is simple: professional pest control focuses treatments precisely where pests live, travel, and reproduce, while bug bombs release pesticides indiscriminately.
This is one of the most common questions we hear from homeowners, and the short answer is: sometimes - but we strongly recommend treating both the exterior and interior of the home during the initial service.
Yes, they are seeking dry shelter to prevent themselves from drowning and unfortunately it will most likely be in your home.
No. Your home doesn't have to be spotless, but dusting, vacuuming and general tidying up will help the technician to service efficiently.
We suggest year-round pest control service to keep insects and issues at bay. Basically, prevention is key.
Yes, if you are on a reoccurring service plan (and it is up to date) we will guarantee the work!
During the warmer months, it is recommended for lawns to be watered an inch per week and even less during cooler months. Watering too often may cause weeds and fungus to develop.
To the contrary- many of the products we use are moisture-resistant after they have been applied and dried.
BBQ grills, pet food and pet waste!
Yes, over watering can cause a fungal disease in a lawn. Fungus thrives in warm temperatures and high humidity.
If you are seeing opossums digging in your lawn, they are most likely looking for small insects to eat.
The best time to water your lawn is in the early morning hours. Watering in the late afternoon or late morning may damage your lawn if it extends the time it is naturally wet from the dew. This extended period can produce and increase diseases.
We recommend cleaning food debris, clean under appliances, and empty trash cans.
Yes, rats are know to be a main carry of mites, ticks and fleas as they travel and roam.
Palmetto bugs can live up to one year and even longer sometimes.
Generally they show evidence of tunneling into the wood and they create what are known as "mud tubes".
Drywood termites prefer very dry wood. Subterranean termites require moist living environments and live mostly in soil.
Subterranean termites and drywood termites
Ants are attracted to pet food because of the nutrients that are in the food.
A rat reaches sexual maturity between 8-10 weeks. On an average they produce between 8-18 rat pups every 21-23 days!
Yes, pest control is recommended to be perform all year in Florida. Florida is a very damp and humid state that insects thrive on. Having pest control performed throughout the entire year will help minimize problems and prevent future problems.
Yes, palm trees need to be fertilized three to four times a year with a granular slow release fertilizer.
If you are noticing dying trees, hedges, dropping of yellow leaves, oddly shaped growth or sap falling from trees you may have a white fly problem.
Ghost ants, fire ants, carpenter ants, crazy ants, big-headed ants, white-footed ants.
Ghost ants, fire ants, carpenter ants, crazy ants, big-headed ants, white-footed ants.
Insects come from outside. Our job is to do most of our baiting and treating OUTSIDE first and with minimal sprays/products inside. But yes, all of the products we use are labeled safe for indoor and outdoor use.
The key is to identify the insect and then use the most appropriate products. Once we eliminate the issue, prevention and regular treatments are essential.
German roaches are scavengers and are attracted to food debris. They are most active at night and do most of their foraging, then.
Bimonthly (every other month) service is usually the most efficient
Palmetto bugs are attracted to moist and humid areas typically in your bathroom and kitchen.
At night and during cold months
Well in Florida it's more necessity than preventative. We live in a very humid climate conducive to unwanted visitors like ants, roaches, silverfish and spiders.
When colonies build up on the outside
Colder months.