Tips to Help Keep Roaches Away was originally published on Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control. There are very few pests that can cause the same reaction that roaches do. Everyone hates them and for good reason. There’s nothing good about them, they’re dirty, and they carry germs and diseases. You certainly don’t want them in your home or business. Roaches have been around for a very long time and they’re a fact of life when you live in Florida. There are over 3,500 varieties but only a few of those are what we have to deal with here. Some are typically found outside and some like to live indoors. Whether you use a pest control service or choose to do it yourself, there are some basic things you can do to help keep them out.
You will usually know if you’ve got a roach problem because they leave droppings and dirt behind. It doesn’t take long before you may have a full-blown infestation. Sometimes they will live in the walls, under the floors, and in the crawl spaces, and they come out through vents, electrical outlets, and any crack or crevice they can find. It can be a full-time job if you’re trying to keep them under control yourself, but if you even suspect that you have an infestation, you should definitely call a good pest control company to provide service. Once they have them under control, most companies will let you choose a monthly or quarterly plan, depending on your needs. There’s no need to live with bugs that are disgusting, dirty, and can make you uncomfortable living in your own home. Call Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control for help today. The content in this article was sourced from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. via Tumblr Tips to Help Keep Roaches Away
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The following post Wildlife Control Expert Interview is republished from http://www.phoenixpestpros.com/. Steve Barker, owner of Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control, is a featured pest control and wildlife control expert on News Channel 8, WFLA in Tampa FL. Here is one of the first interviews Steve did on air on the show, and he gives valuable insights into animal proofing your homes to keep unwanted wildlife from getting in. Check out our YouTube Channel for other videos and interviews. via Tumblr Wildlife Control Expert Interview When Squirrels are Being Pests was first seen on www.www.phoenixpestpros.com. There are four types of squirrels commonly found in Florida - the Southern Flying Squirrel, Mexican Gray Squirrel, Fox Squirrel, and the Eastern Gray Squirrel. They’re also called tree squirrels and because they typically spend most of their time in trees. It doesn’t matter which type you see around your house, all of them can become a pest that you may need to deal with. Some of the more common problems with squirrels are that they like to get into bird feeders, go down chimneys, and nest in attics or anywhere in a building they can get into. Once inside you’ll probably have to call for a wildlife removal specialist to get them out. The best thing is to plan ahead and cover any areas where they can potentially get in. If a squirrel gets into your chimney and can’t get out, you may have to open the flue so it can drop down into the fireplace. Before you do, have a plan for getting it your of your home. Or, if you can get on the roof,
Tips to prevent squirrels from becoming a problem:Don’t feed squirrels. Tree squirrels that are hand-fed may lose their fear of humans and become aggressive when they don’t get food as expected. These semi-tame squirrels also might approach a neighbor who doesn’t share your appreciation of the animals, which would likely result in them dying. Eliminate access into buildings. Repair or replace loose or rotting siding, boards, and shingles. When inspecting a building for potential access points, use a tall ladder to view areas in shadows. A pair of low-power (4x) binoculars can be a helpful inspection tool to use before making a dangerous climb. Inspecting the attic or crawl space during the day may reveal light shining through otherwise unnoticed cracks and holes. Native squirrels chew holes 2 inches in diameter; Eastern gray and fox squirrels chew open baseball size holes. Cover the dryer vent with a commercial vent screen designed to exclude animals without lint clogging. Other vents can be covered with ¼-inch hardware cloth. Some roof-vent caps contain a flimsy, lightweight inner screen that a squirrel can easily penetrate. If the screen has been penetrated, it may be better to replace the whole vent cap with something stronger. Because squirrels are excellent leapers, keep tree and shrub branches 10 feet away from the sides and tops of buildings. To prevent squirrels from climbing a tree to access a building, install one of the barriers shown in Figure 6. Remove vines that provide squirrels a way to climb structures and hide their access points. Prevent squirrels from accessing buildings via utility wires by installing 3-foot sections of 2- to 3-inch diameter plastic pipe barriers. Carefully split the pipe lengthwise with a saw, tin snips, or a sharp utility knife, spread the opening apart, and place it over the wire. The pipe will rotate on the wire and the squirrel will tumble off. Do not attempt to install pipe over high-voltage wires. Contact your local electricity/utility company for assistance. Squirrels in the AtticIf a squirrel gets into your attic, you’ll want to have it removed.
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The best choice is to call Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control, who is trained in trapping and removal, and abides by the state and local laws and restrictions regarding squirrel relocation or elimination. Information sourced from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. via Tumblr When Squirrels are Being Pests When Squirrels are Being Pests was first seen on www.www.phoenixpestpros.com. There are four types of squirrels commonly found in Florida - the Southern Flying Squirrel, Mexican Gray Squirrel, Fox Squirrel, and the Eastern Gray Squirrel. They're also called tree squirrels and because they typically spend most of their time in trees. It doesn't matter which type you see around your house, all of them can become a pest that you may need to deal with. Some of the more common problems with squirrels are that they like to get into bird feeders, go down chimneys, and nest in attics or anywhere in a building they can get into. Once inside you'll probably have to call for a wildlife removal specialist to get them out. The best thing is to plan ahead and cover any areas where they can potentially get in. If a squirrel gets into your chimney and can't get out, you may have to open the flue so it can drop down into the fireplace. Before you do, have a plan for getting it your of your home. Or, if you can get on the roof,
Tips to prevent squirrels from becoming a problem:Don’t feed squirrels. Tree squirrels that are hand-fed may lose their fear of humans and become aggressive when they don’t get food as expected. These semi-tame squirrels also might approach a neighbor who doesn’t share your appreciation of the animals, which would likely result in them dying. Eliminate access into buildings. Repair or replace loose or rotting siding, boards, and shingles. When inspecting a building for potential access points, use a tall ladder to view areas in shadows. A pair of low-power (4x) binoculars can be a helpful inspection tool to use before making a dangerous climb. Inspecting the attic or crawl space during the day may reveal light shining through otherwise unnoticed cracks and holes. Native squirrels chew holes 2 inches in diameter; Eastern gray and fox squirrels chew open baseball size holes. Cover the dryer vent with a commercial vent screen designed to exclude animals without lint clogging. Other vents can be covered with ¼-inch hardware cloth. Some roof-vent caps contain a flimsy, lightweight inner screen that a squirrel can easily penetrate. If the screen has been penetrated, it may be better to replace the whole vent cap with something stronger. Because squirrels are excellent leapers, keep tree and shrub branches 10 feet away from the sides and tops of buildings. To prevent squirrels from climbing a tree to access a building, install one of the barriers shown in Figure 6. Remove vines that provide squirrels a way to climb structures and hide their access points. Prevent squirrels from accessing buildings via utility wires by installing 3-foot sections of 2- to 3-inch diameter plastic pipe barriers. Carefully split the pipe lengthwise with a saw, tin snips, or a sharp utility knife, spread the opening apart, and place it over the wire. The pipe will rotate on the wire and the squirrel will tumble off. Do not attempt to install pipe over high-voltage wires. Contact your local electricity/utility company for assistance. Squirrels in the AtticIf a squirrel gets into your attic, you'll want to have it removed.
Squirrel Removal and Control
The best choice is to call Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control, who is trained in trapping and removal, and abides by the state and local laws and restrictions regarding squirrel relocation or elimination. Information sourced from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
via Blogger When Squirrels are Being Pests When Raccoons Are More Than a Nuisance is republished from http:// www.phoenixpestpros.com /. Raccoons are awfully cute but there are reasons to not want them near your home or property. The main reasons are because they can create a bit of a mess getting into your garbage, cause damage if they get inside your home, and they carry diseases that can spread to cats and other animals. Because raccoons are a major carrier of distemper, when they’re infected the disease spreads quickly to other animals, including cats, whether they are pets or feral. If you have raccoons nearby, be sure to keep your cats’ rabies vaccinations up to date as there is no treatment for feline distemper.
For more information about distemper in raccoons, including symptoms and signs of the disease to be aware of, please visit The Gable’s Raccoon World. The Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs website has a good information on raccoons as well. Raccoon removal is often required when raccoons decide to take up residence in your home or under your porch. If you suspect that you may have one or more in your attic or somewhere in your home or business, give us a call for a thorough inspection. You want them removed as quickly as possible to minimize damage and waste cleanup. They can ruin an attic pretty quickly by destroying insulation and wood, and filling it with their waste. Source: Wicked Local: Pembroke Mariner & Express via Tumblr When Raccoons Are More Than a Nuisance When Raccoons Are More Than a Nuisance is republished from http:// www.phoenixpestpros.com /. Raccoons are awfully cute but there are reasons to not want them near your home or property. The main reasons are because they can create a bit of a mess getting into your garbage, cause damage if they get inside your home, and they carry diseases that can spread to cats and other animals. Because raccoons are a major carrier of distemper, when they're infected the disease spreads quickly to other animals, including cats, whether they are pets or feral. If you have raccoons nearby, be sure to keep your cats' rabies vaccinations up to date as there is no treatment for feline distemper.
For more information about distemper in raccoons, including symptoms and signs of the disease to be aware of, please visit The Gable's Raccoon World. The Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs website has a good information on raccoons as well. Raccoon removal is often required when raccoons decide to take up residence in your home or under your porch. If you suspect that you may have one or more in your attic or somewhere in your home or business, give us a call for a thorough inspection. You want them removed as quickly as possible to minimize damage and waste cleanup. They can ruin an attic pretty quickly by destroying insulation and wood, and filling it with their waste. Source: Wicked Local: Pembroke Mariner & Express via Blogger When Raccoons Are More Than a Nuisance Why You Should Remove a Bee or Wasp Nest is available on Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control Blog. Cool, crisp fall weather is a welcome relief in Tampa Bay, but one thing homeowners may notice is more aggressiveness from wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. When the temperatures get cooler and their dietary needs change from protein and carbs to foods with more sugar, they may become aggressive as they seek out foods like sweet sodas and ripe fruit.
During the rest of the year wasps are harmless for the most part, keeping to themselves unless something bothers their nests. No matter what time of year, if you have wasps near or on your home or other building, it’s best to not try to remove them yourself. Once they’re stirred up, bees and wasps can be quite dangerous. Call Phoenix Pest Management and Wildlife Control, who has years of experience removing wasp and bee nests. How to Avoid Bee or Wasp StingsBees and wasps can sting without being provoked, and according to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), more than half a million visits to the emergency room every year are because of insect stings. Their nests can be found in unlikely places so one of the best ways to prevent stings is to find their nests by walking your property to look for them.
It may help to determine what kind of stinging insect you’re dealing with, and you can identify it either by sight or by the type of nest. There are many pictures online of specific types of bees and wasps, including their nests.
Bee and Wasp RemovalProfessional pest control companies with experience in bee and wasp removal is the safest and most advised method eliminating the threat. They can safely remove the nest or hive, along with the live insects, so that no harm comes to you or your family. If you are seeing bees, wasps, yellow jackets, or hornets around your house, don’t try to get rid of them yourself and risk getting painful stings. Instead, call Phoenix Pest Management and Wildlife Control at 813-778-4181 for a free pest inspection. Sources: via Tumblr Why You Should Remove a Bee or Wasp Nest Why You Should Remove a Bee or Wasp Nest is available on Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control Blog. Cool, crisp fall weather is a welcome relief in Tampa Bay, but one thing homeowners may notice is more aggressiveness from wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. When the temperatures get cooler and their dietary needs change from protein and carbs to foods with more sugar, they may become aggressive as they seek out foods like sweet sodas and ripe fruit.
During the rest of the year wasps are harmless for the most part, keeping to themselves unless something bothers their nests. No matter what time of year, if you have wasps near or on your home or other building, it's best to not try to remove them yourself. Once they're stirred up, bees and wasps can be quite dangerous. Call Phoenix Pest Management and Wildlife Control, who has years of experience removing wasp and bee nests. How to Avoid Bee or Wasp StingsBees and wasps can sting without being provoked, and according to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), more than half a million visits to the emergency room every year are because of insect stings. Their nests can be found in unlikely places so one of the best ways to prevent stings is to find their nests by walking your property to look for them.
It may help to determine what kind of stinging insect you're dealing with, and you can identify it either by sight or by the type of nest. There are many pictures online of specific types of bees and wasps, including their nests.
Bee and Wasp RemovalProfessional pest control companies with experience in bee and wasp removal is the safest and most advised method eliminating the threat. They can safely remove the nest or hive, along with the live insects, so that no harm comes to you or your family. If you are seeing bees, wasps, yellow jackets, or hornets around your house, don't try to get rid of them yourself and risk getting painful stings. Instead, call Phoenix Pest Management and Wildlife Control at 813-778-4181 for a free pest inspection. Sources:
via Blogger Why You Should Remove a Bee or Wasp Nest The following article The List of Venomous Animals You Need to Avoid In Tampa is available on Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control. Living in the Sunshine State has its perks – when they’re shoveling snow up North, we’re heading to the beach. But Tampa’s warm climate also makes it the perfect place for a whole host of venomous animals to live. Luckily, with the right animal control in Tampa, FL, you can keep these dangerous animals away from your home and keep your family safe. From snakes to caterpillars, these are some of the most venomous animals you might encounter in your own backyard. Don’t attempt to deal with them by yourself – stay safe by calling a Tampa wildlife removal company instead. SnakesMost of the snakes you’ll find around Florida homes, such as black racers and garter snakes, are harmless. In fact, these non-venomous snakes can even be beneficial to have around because they keep rodent and frog populations in check. On the other hand, you’ll want to avoid venomous snakes at all costs – their bite can potentially be fatal. In Tampa, there are six species of venomous snakes to avoid. These include:
Identifying these snakes on your own can be tricky, as many non-venomous snakes will mimic venomous species to survive. If you think a snake on your property may be venomous, don’t take any chances – call professional animal control in Tampa to identify the species and safely remove the animal. Fire AntsAnyone who’s ever lived in the South knows the painful sting of a fire ant. These venomous little creatures aren’t just annoying – because they’re so aggressive, they can pose a serious danger to children and pets. Allergic reactions to fire ants are another serious problem. If you have these pests in your yard, exterminating the mound on your own can be risky. Instead, it’s best to avoid them and leave that to the Tampa wildlife removal experts. Bees & WaspsIf you have a bee or wasp nest on your property, you and your family should be careful to avoid it. Wasps, in particular, are extremely aggressive, swarming and stinging when their nest is disturbed. Allergies to bees and wasps are also very common – you can be allergic without even knowing it. SpidersWhile we don’t have to worry about giant, foot-long spiders like the ones they have over in Australia, we do have our fair share of venomous spiders in Tampa. The two most dangerous spiders you need to avoid are the brown recluse and the Black Widow spider. The Black Widow is easy to identify with their black, hourglass-shaped body and telltale red/orange mark on their back. A brown recluse is harder to spot, but they can be most accurately identified by the violin-shaped marking on their back. Preventative pest control treatments done by animal control in Tampa are the best way to keep spiders and insects out of your home. CaterpillarsThey may not seem very scary, but there are actually several species of venomous caterpillars in Tampa that can pose a danger to humans. Beware the stinging hairs of the Puss Caterpillar, the most venomous caterpillar species in North America – they look fuzzy and cute, but their venom can cause severe allergic reactions. Call the Tampa Wildlife Removal ExpertsWhen it comes to protecting your home and keeping your family safe from venomous animal species, no Tampa wildlife removal company takes that job more seriously than Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control. We use the safest and most effective removal methods available to solve your pest problems and prevent future invasions. If you need fast and affordable animal control in Tampa, FL, call us today!
via Blogger The List of Venomous Animals You Need to Avoid In Tampa The following article The List of Venomous Animals You Need to Avoid In Tampa was first published on www.phoenixpestpros.com. Living in the Sunshine State has its perks – when they’re shoveling snow up North, we’re heading to the beach. But Tampa’s warm climate also makes it the perfect place for a whole host of venomous animals to live. Luckily, with the right animal control in Tampa, FL, you can keep these dangerous animals away from your home and keep your family safe. From snakes to caterpillars, these are some of the most venomous animals you might encounter in your own backyard. Don’t attempt to deal with them by yourself – stay safe by calling a Tampa wildlife removal company instead. SnakesMost of the snakes you’ll find around Florida homes, such as black racers and garter snakes, are harmless. In fact, these non-venomous snakes can even be beneficial to have around because they keep rodent and frog populations in check. On the other hand, you’ll want to avoid venomous snakes at all costs – their bite can potentially be fatal. In Tampa, there are six species of venomous snakes to avoid. These include:
Identifying these snakes on your own can be tricky, as many non-venomous snakes will mimic venomous species to survive. If you think a snake on your property may be venomous, don’t take any chances – call professional animal control in Tampa to identify the species and safely remove the animal. Fire AntsAnyone who’s ever lived in the South knows the painful sting of a fire ant. These venomous little creatures aren’t just annoying – because they’re so aggressive, they can pose a serious danger to children and pets. Allergic reactions to fire ants are another serious problem. If you have these pests in your yard, exterminating the mound on your own can be risky. Instead, it’s best to avoid them and leave that to the Tampa wildlife removal experts. Bees & WaspsIf you have a bee or wasp nest on your property, you and your family should be careful to avoid it. Wasps, in particular, are extremely aggressive, swarming and stinging when their nest is disturbed. Allergies to bees and wasps are also very common – you can be allergic without even knowing it. SpidersWhile we don’t have to worry about giant, foot-long spiders like the ones they have over in Australia, we do have our fair share of venomous spiders in Tampa. The two most dangerous spiders you need to avoid are the brown recluse and the Black Widow spider. The Black Widow is easy to identify with their black, hourglass-shaped body and telltale red/orange mark on their back. A brown recluse is harder to spot, but they can be most accurately identified by the violin-shaped marking on their back. Preventative pest control treatments done by animal control in Tampa are the best way to keep spiders and insects out of your home. CaterpillarsThey may not seem very scary, but there are actually several species of venomous caterpillars in Tampa that can pose a danger to humans. Beware the stinging hairs of the Puss Caterpillar, the most venomous caterpillar species in North America – they look fuzzy and cute, but their venom can cause severe allergic reactions. Call the Tampa Wildlife Removal ExpertsWhen it comes to protecting your home and keeping your family safe from venomous animal species, no Tampa wildlife removal company takes that job more seriously than Phoenix Pest Management & Wildlife Control. We use the safest and most effective removal methods available to solve your pest problems and prevent future invasions. If you need fast and affordable animal control in Tampa, FL, call us today! via Tumblr The List of Venomous Animals You Need to Avoid In Tampa |
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