As the name suggests pavement ants are so called because of their tendency to construct their nest under sidewalks, driveways and patios. Also known as stadium, piss, sugar, house or picnic ants they dot our pathways and landscapes with their somewhat circular mounds and one central entry hole. These small crater like entrances are similar… Continue Reading
Category: Pest Control
5 Rules of Thumb for Ants In Your Pavers!
A common problem that many people have are ants popping up in their pavers. While not as devastating as termites in your home it still is rather disconcerting and just how to get rid of them can be frustrating. Pavers are becoming quite popular across the country and offer a distinct look and feel to… Continue Reading
Carpenter Ants bugging you lately? Call us today!
Are you having a problem with Carpenter Ants? Did you know that there are two main species that are known to get in structures in Florida. Camponotus floridanus (Buckley) and Camponotus tortuganus (Emery). People here also call them the ‘Bull or Wood’ ant but by any name you choose they can be a real pain… Continue Reading
The Bug Doctor Educational Moment – Boric Acid
In my job I see A LOT of Boric Acid. It seems to be the answer to almost any pest problem out there. I’ve seen entire lawns covered with it, dog houses, thick lines around babies cribs, baseboards outlined, cupboards, counter tops, whole attics dusted (including all the storage that was up there), crawlspaces, commercial… Continue Reading
A Bug Doctor Educational Moment: DDT
The following excerpts are presented to you from credible sources (cited below) and set in order to briefly tell the DDT story. I have set them this way because it would take the average reader several hours to glean all the different websites to gain this perspective. It did for me anyway. Perhaps some of… Continue Reading