As the temperatures continue to become warmer, insects will start making their way into residential and commercial lawns and gardens where people will typically be spending more of their time outdoors. And the hotter these temperatures get, these pests will start seeking shelter indoors from the heat while also searching for food. Consolidated Pest Control will implement a total home protection plan for you now, that will prevent higher pest control costs in the future. With proper maintenance, we can snuff out these nuisances before they cause personal discomfort to you this summer and, stop them from destroying your property.
Some of the most common predators that appear when the weather becomes warmer are ants. According to reports by the University of Florida, there are several species of ants found in, or around houses and commercial residents in the Florida area. One of the most common house variety is the white footed ant. This species:
- is small in comparison to others and, can fit through very tiny openings to gain access.
- once it finds its way inside walls, will follow electrical cables and emerge into various rooms.
- loves kitchens and bathrooms especially, where liquid and solid foods can be found.
- will multiply and become extremely active.
By taking the proper precautions, we can manage them earlier and help to suppress this problem.
There are also several types of insects that live in the Florida soil and can infect a lawn and harm the grass roots. A particularly destructive one is the mole cricket. This species:
- creates tunnels and may be harder to detect in some lawns containing medium- to high-maintenance grass.
- feeds on your yard’s grass roots and blades at night during warm weather.
- knocks plants out of position and causes them to dry out.
- reduces grass density and creates patches of bare soil.
When this pest actually comes to the surface, it can even attract larger predators such as raccoons, skunks, red foxes and armadillos.
At Consolidated Pest Control, we know these situations can get out of hand quickly and have a preventative solution to help. With our Total Home Protection Plan, we use the most environmentally responsible methods that are available today to ensure you will have a healthier home and lawn environment tomorrow. Our team of dedicated professionals will consolidate all of the services you need now in order to save you from paying higher pest control costs in the future. We guarantee the work we do in the central Florida area and, have served customers here since 1989. To learn more, please contact us today.
