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How do I get rid of termites?
This of course varies depending on such factors such as the size of the home, business or lawn we are treating, what program or service schedule the customer wants, and what is the extent of the infestation we are asked to treat. For example, a large home having an infestation of White-Footed ants…Continue Reading »
How can you know if you have termites?
There are many advantages to having a professional company, such as Crush Bugs, handle your pest problems. Firstly, we are trained in identifying the insects you are encountering and determining the proper strategy for treatment. The biology and habits of each insect differ and therefore many are…Continue Reading »
What are the types of termites in Florida?
Bugs are so creepy to some people partly due to the Hollywood horror machine scaring movie fans with giant spiders, killer bees, swarms of locusts, and so on. On a basic level, humans are creeped out by bugs because of the way they look with their unwieldy, exaggerated antennae, multiple legs, and…Continue Reading »
How do you identify termites?
Scientists are still trying to determine if bugs sense fear, pain, and other emotions. For most bugs, threats from overhead predators signal a negative response to hide or flee to another location. A 2015 California Institute of Technology study published in Science Daily found that fruit flies…Continue Reading »
Should I get a termite inspection?
Bugs can seem gross to some people because of the way they look and their behavior. The creepy crawly factor that people associate with encountering a massive number of bugs has provided the gross element that horror films promote to make people squirm, sending insects skittering through our…Continue Reading »
How much does a termite inspection cost?
The simple answer is – it depends on the bug. Bugs slow down as temperatures drop and are unable to actively function below 40 degrees. Some bugs die off in the winter, such as male mosquitoes and all but the fertilized queens in predator bee colonies, such as wasps, hornets, and…Continue Reading »
What is a termite warranty?
Cold weather does kill some bugs, such as male mosquitoes as well as all of the members of wasp, hornet, and yellowjacket colonies, except fertilized queens. These queens hibernate during cold weather, emerging at the first sign of warm weather to form new colonies. You may not see as many insects…Continue Reading »
What does the fumigation kill?
Bugs seem to disappear in the winter because when temperatures drop below 44 degrees Fahrenheit, most bugs become inactive. A rare few, such as Monarch butterflies do disappear, migrating to warmer climates but most bugs either hibernate or go into various dormant states, or diapause. Ants go into…Continue Reading »
How are drywood termites treated?
Absolutely not! Bugs do not go away in the winter in Florida. Florida can be a winter paradise for many northerners and many bugs. Although in other states, bugs often hibernate during winter, with typically warm winters in Florida, bugs often remain active (although maybe not as active as they…Continue Reading »
What are signs of drywood termites?
Although many bugs come out in the winter in Florida, they are not as active as they might be in the warmer months. Because Florida’s winters are mild, most bugs don’t die off or go into hibernation but rather, they go dormant at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means they…Continue Reading »
How long does it take for drywood termites to cause damage?
Although many bugs come out in the winter in Florida, they are not as active as they might be in the warmer months. Because Florida’s winters are mild, most bugs don’t die off or go into hibernation but rather, they go dormant at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means they…Continue Reading »
Is fumigation dangerous for humans?
Although many bugs come out in the winter in Florida, they are not as active as they might be in the warmer months. Because Florida’s winters are mild, most bugs don’t die off or go into hibernation but rather, they go dormant at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means they…Continue Reading »
How long after fumigation is it safe?
Although many bugs come out in the winter in Florida, they are not as active as they might be in the warmer months. Because Florida’s winters are mild, most bugs don’t die off or go into hibernation but rather, they go dormant at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means they…Continue Reading »
Should I worry about termites?
Although many bugs come out in the winter in Florida, they are not as active as they might be in the warmer months. Because Florida’s winters are mild, most bugs don’t die off or go into hibernation but rather, they go dormant at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means they…Continue Reading »
Are termites helpful or harmful?
Although many bugs come out in the winter in Florida, they are not as active as they might be in the warmer months. Because Florida’s winters are mild, most bugs don’t die off or go into hibernation but rather, they go dormant at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means they…Continue Reading »
Why is it difficult to control termites?
Although many bugs come out in the winter in Florida, they are not as active as they might be in the warmer months. Because Florida’s winters are mild, most bugs don’t die off or go into hibernation but rather, they go dormant at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means they…Continue Reading »
Pest Control
How often should my home be serviced to prevent bugs?
The trend in residential pest control has moved away from monthly service and toward service on a less frequent basis. The reasons for this include refined, longer lasting products and a more integrated approach to pest management. Pest control professionals, such as Crush Bugs, have implemented a…Continue Reading »
How can I control pests in my home?
Preventing pests in your home is a lot easier than trying to control pest infestations. If you are currently experiencing pests in your home, you should contact a professional pest control company to eliminate your infestation as you will likely spend more money and better results from using pest…Continue Reading »
Does the chemical you use have an odor and do I need to leave my home before service?
Most people notice very little to no odor at all with the vast majority of our products. This has been the case for quite a few years as chemicals have been refined and improved. Crush Bugs Protect-A-Guard service for the home also greatly reduces the amount of products used inside the home since it…Continue Reading »
How do I get rid of roaches?
Pests of any kind are concerning but we know that roaches, in particular, are especially distressing. Many companies advertise roach sprays, baits, and traps that can work for a while but, they don’t address keeping roaches out, which can be tricky when you consider that roaches often hitchhike…Continue Reading »
How do I get rid of pests in the kitchen?
Pests like kitchens for some of the very same reasons humans do. Food, for starters, can feed hungry pests when the weather turns cool and natural food sources dry up. Water-prone areas provide a tiny amount of water essential for pests to keep living in your home. Make your kitchen uninteresting…Continue Reading »
What are the tiny black bugs in my kitchen?
Tiny black bugs in your kitchen could be any number of pests that frequent South Florida homes. Ants Ants, especially in warmer months, can be seen trailing in lines, while foraging for food. Sporting six legs and elbow-shaped segmented antennae, ants appear: Typically black, brown, or…Continue Reading »
How do pests enter homes?
Pests enter homes in various ways but the most common way pests enter your home is through small cracks, holes, or crevices in your foundation, as well as around doorways and windows. Window and door screens with holes or tears in them can also allow insects to enter your home. Rats can squeeze…Continue Reading »
What causes pest infestations?
In the big picture, several factors can cause pest infestations, including: Weather events and changing weather conditions Seasonal changes Loss of habitat Food and water shortages in the wild Tropical storms and hurricanes can dislodge pests from their habitats. Some pests, such as…Continue Reading »
What are the most common bugs in Florida?
The humid and warm tropical climate in Florida makes for ideal conditions for many species of insects and bugs to reproduce and thrive. Florida’s year-round warm temperatures allow some bugs to remain active all year. The most common bugs in Florida include: Mosquitoes With about 3,500…Continue Reading »
Are pests a concern when dealing with grass in Florida?
Lawn pests are a tremendous concern when dealing with grass in Florida. Beautiful, healthy, green lawns result from proper watering, mowing, and fertilizing. Often, homeowners don’t know the best ways to care for lawns and cause stress conditions that invite pests and fungus conditions to…Continue Reading »
What time of year are bugs most active?
Most bugs are more active in the warmer months of the year. When the temperatures are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, insects really are not able to move. At 45 degrees, they start to move slowly. Insects don’t become fully functional until temperatures reach 70 degrees. This means in most of…Continue Reading »
How do I get rid of fruit flies?
Fruit flies can be very annoying and they seem to come out of nowhere to infest your kitchen and other areas in your South Florida home or business. Attracted to the smell of fermenting fruit and vegetables, fruit flies are drawn to high-fructose substances. Overripe and rotting fruits and…Continue Reading »
How do I stop bugs from coming into my house?
You can stop bugs from coming into your home by making your home unattractive to pests. To make your home less accessible to pests, from the outside, check your foundation for small holes, cracks, and crevices that pests can enter through. To stop bugs from coming into your home: · …Continue Reading »
Are silverfish active in winter?
No longer than a nickel, with a hard steel-like outer shell, silverfish appear to move like a fish swims. These destructive pests do not hibernate but may go into a dormant state in the winter because they can convert the water in their bodies into glycerol, an antifreeze type of chemical that…Continue Reading »
What kind of bugs do you treat for and what is covered under a typical pest control policy?
This can vary from company to company. Crush Bugs signature service, Protect-A-Guard, controls all the most commonly encountered crawling pests including: the wide variety of ants found in South Florida, cockroaches, spiders, and occasional invaders like silverfish and pill bugs. Because certain pests,…Continue Reading »
Rodent Control
How do exterminators get rid of rodents?
Professional exterminators will inspect your property for entryways, such as holes and cracks in your foundation, in windows and doors, screened vents, and pipes going into buildings. Sealing these openings is essential to prevent rodents from entering your home or business. There are many ways to…Continue Reading »
Is it expensive for an exterminator to get rid of rodents?
If you suspect you have a rodent infestation at your home or business, you can, as the first line of defense, place a few snap traps around the areas where you suspect rodents are frequenting. If this is successful, you will find rodents caught in these traps. This can be unpleasant and may not…Continue Reading »
What will keep mice and rats away?
In order to keep mice and rats away from your home or business, you need to make your property unattractive to rodents indoors and outdoors. Outdoors Make sure all entry points that mice and rats can squeeze through are sealed Declutter your property – eliminate leftover construction…Continue Reading »
How do you get rid of roof rats?
Roof rats are the most common type of rodent in South Florida and although they are smaller than Norway rats, they still cause health threats to you and your loved ones, as well as destruction to your property. Roof rats get their name from the fact that they climb and can gain access to homes and…Continue Reading »
Do rats come out during the day?
Rats are mostly nocturnal but will come out during the day for various reasons. Night clubs and other places that are very busy at night, for instance, see more rat problems in the daytime than at night. With so many humans and noise going on at night in clubs, rats don’t feel comfortable…Continue Reading »
What are some interesting facts about rats?
Even though they creep most people out, rats are rather interesting creatures that have been around since the beginning of time (more or less). See what you can learn about rats from these facts that we have gathered. 1. Rats are very social animals with brains that are shockingly similar to…Continue Reading »
Subterranean Termite Treatment
How serious are subterranean termites?
Subterranean termites are the most common and destructive termites in South Florida – they are a serious problem for homeowners. Three types of subterranean termites commonly invade structures in South Florida: Native, Formosan, and Asian. Of these, invasive and aggressive, Asian subterranean…Continue Reading »
How do you get rid of subterranean termites?
The best way to get rid of subterranean termites is to prevent these voracious, aggressive termites from entering your home in the first place with an annual termite inspection followed by a termite prevention program, warranty, or guarantee offered by professional pest control companies, such as…Continue Reading »
What is the difference between drywood and subterranean termites?
Drywood termites live in the wood they infest and are usually found in out of the way places, such as walls, attics, or furniture. Smaller than subterranean termites, with smaller colonies, drywood termites, hollow out the wood from door frames, floors, fascia, attics, and furniture –…Continue Reading »
What are signs of subterranean termites?
Subterranean termite infestations have several tell-tale signs that you should keep an eye out for in your South Florida home or business. On spring and summer mornings or evenings, usually after a shower, subterranean termites swarm, as part of their mating ritual. Female and male alates or…Continue Reading »
Mosquito Control
What are mosquitoes attracted to?
Not all mosquitoes are attracted to the same things but generally, human skin contains over 400 chemical compounds that could play a role in attracting mosquitoes. Some compounds may also repel mosquitoes. It really depends on the person and their particular combination of skin bacteria, the food…Continue Reading »
At what temperature do mosquitoes die?
In areas of the country that experience an actual winter season with temperatures below 50° F, mosquitoes will slow down when the temperature drops as they are cold-blooded and don’t possess the ability to regulate their internal temperatures. In regions that experience below freezing…Continue Reading »
How do you get rid of mosquitoes in your yard?
To get rid of mosquitoes in your yard, as a homeowner, you can eliminate areas of stagnant water around your property because mosquitoes tend to use these areas of collected water to lay eggs. This includes storing extra gardening containers in a shed or storage area where they won’t collect…Continue Reading »
What is used for mosquito control?
Conventional pesticides used to control mosquitoes include: Malathion – Often used to treat crops against a wide array of insects, Malathion is sprayed directly onto vegetation, particularly bushes where mosquitoes like to rest. It has also been used in a 5% solution to fog yards. Small…Continue Reading »
What months are mosquitoes most active in Florida?
Florida’s tropical climate with year-round moderate to warm temperatures and plenty of humidity, mosquitoes can be active in Florida every month of the year. However, like in other regions of the US, mosquitoes are most active in the summer months from June through August. With temperatures…Continue Reading »
Spider Control
What is bad about spiders?
Because spiders are associated with Halloween and witches, they are perceived as evil and dangerous. Hollywood horror films also use spider webs to make tombs, caves, catacombs, cemeteries, haunted houses and other dark places look as sinister, menacing, and as scary as possible. However, as it…Continue Reading »
How do you get rid of spiders in your house?
There are several approaches that homeowners can try for getting rid of spiders in your home. Some of these approaches involve essential oils and other organic materials to deter spiders from coming into your home. · Oil of peppermint can be mixed with…Continue Reading »
What kills spiders and keeps them away?
Killing spiders on a large scale isn’t advisable as spiders prey on common household pests such as flies, cockroaches, earwigs, mosquitoes, fleas, moths, and ants. If you kill the spiders around your home, you risk increasing the numbers of other harmful pests and an infestation of these dangerous…Continue Reading »
Bed Bugs
Can you see bed bugs?
Yes, you can see adult bed bugs, if you know what to look for but they are small. All five life stages of bed bugs can be found where bed bug activity exists. Bed bug eggs are tiny, white, and appear in clusters that are difficult to see. Bed bug nymphs need a blood meal in order to reach maturity,…Continue Reading »
What is the main cause of bed bugs?
A common misconception about bed bugs is that they are caused by unsanitary living conditions because bed bug infestations were once prevalent in lower-income housing, where people lived in cramped, over-crowded spaces. Eradicated in the mid-1900s, by the widespread use of DDT, bed bugs have made a…Continue Reading »
What kills bed bugs?
While many DIY treatments claim to get rid of bed bugs, hiring a professional pest control company, such as Crush Bugs is essential to actually eliminating bed bugs from your home. It is important to understand that killing bed bugs can often take several weeks or months and is a…Continue Reading »
Why are bed bugs so hard to get rid of?
Bed bugs are hard to get rid of for several reasons. Bed bugs are nocturnal making them difficult to detect. Hiding in the daytime in folds, creases, and tufts in mattresses, these blood-sucking pests come out at night to feast on sleeping humans’ blood, because they require blood…Continue Reading »
Bee Removal
Are honey bees dangerous?
Generally speaking, honey bees are not dangerous unless they feel their hives are threatened by an intruder. Pollinators, unlike predators such as yellowjackets who can sting a victim multiple times, honey bees sting as a last-ditch effort to stop an intruder. When honey bees sting, they are…Continue Reading »
How long do beehives last?
Beehives last a lot longer than the individual bees in the hive. In beehives, each bee is assigned a specific role. Beehives consist of a majority of worker bees. In a large colony, around 50,000 to 60,000 members are worker bees, the rest are drones, except for the queen. Several conditions…Continue Reading »
How long do bees stay after the hive is removed?
When beehives are removed, not all of the bees are present, as some may be flying around in the air outside the hive. Some worker bees might be a short distance away from the hive, pollinating plants. These leftover bees are called straggler bees. When these straggler bees return to the nest, they…Continue Reading »
How do you avoid and treat bee stings?
Avoiding bee stings should be relatively easy to do, as long as you avoid bees. Honey bees shouldn’t pose any health threats as long as you steer clear of their nests. Some people are allergic to bee venom and these victims may experience a reaction that requires medical attention immediately…Continue Reading »
Tick Control
What does a tick bite look like?
Unlike mosquitoes, bedbugs, and other blood-sucking pests who leave the bite site after attacking humans and animals, ticks bite their hosts and bury their mouthparts in the skin of their subjects for the long haul. If you find a tick shortly after it bites, you will probably only see a small red…Continue Reading »
How do you stop a tick infestation?
It’s way easier to prevent a tick infestation than to control one, keep the following in mind: Make sure your pets are protected from fleas and ticks with topical or oral medications as recommended by your veterinarian Wear insect repellant with Deet when walking in potentially tick-infested…Continue Reading »
Do ticks bite humans?
The short answer is yes, ticks do bite humans, as well as dogs, rodents, and amphibians. A 2016 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report in Vital Signs revealed that over the past thirteen years, tick-borne diseases doubled and represented 77% of all vector-borne disease reports….Continue Reading »
What are ticks?
Ticks are small members of the Arachnid family, ranging in size from the size of a pinhead to a pencil eraser, ranging in color from brown to reddish-brown and black. Relatives to spiders, scorpions and mites, ticks sport eight legs, and according to fossil records, originated some 90 million years…Continue Reading »
Flea Control
What chemical kills fleas and their eggs?
While some household products, such as boric acid and diatomaceous earth, can be used to deter fleas, along with vacuuming and shampooing flea-infested areas, often Insect Growth Regulators (IGR) provide the most effective chemicals to eliminate fleas. Usually, in the form of indoor, space, and…Continue Reading »
Do I need an exterminator for fleas?
Depending on how severe your flea infestation is, you may be able to eliminate fleas yourself. However, if you take your pets to your veterinarian and treat them with the recommended oral or spot treatments, remove and replace or thoroughly launder all pet bedding, vacuum all fabric surfaces, clean…Continue Reading »
How do I prepare for flea extermination?
When you decide to professionally treat your home and lawn for fleas, there are several preparations you should take to get ready for your flea treatment. Most reliable pest control companies, such as Crush Bugs, will tell you that treating fleas is a three-part process: home, pet,…Continue Reading »
How long after treatment does it take for fleas to die?
If you are treating your flea infestation yourself, your flea problem may persist for months and even worsen due to ineffective materials available to consumers. When you decide to seek professional help for your persistent flea infestation, you will need to vacuum carpets every ten days after your…Continue Reading »
General Questions
How much does your service usually cost?
This of course varies depending on such factors such as the size of the home, business or lawn we are treating, what program or service schedule the customer wants, and what is the extent of the infestation we are asked to treat. For example, a large home having an infestation of White-Footed ants…Continue Reading »
Why should I hire a pest control company when I can do it on my own?
There are many advantages to having a professional company, such as Crush Bugs, handle your pest problems. Firstly, we are trained in identifying the insects you are encountering and determining the proper strategy for treatment. The biology and habits of each insect differ and therefore many are…Continue Reading »
Why are bugs so creepy?
Bugs are so creepy to some people partly due to the Hollywood horror machine scaring movie fans with giant spiders, killer bees, swarms of locusts, and so on. On a basic level, humans are creeped out by bugs because of the way they look with their unwieldy, exaggerated antennae, multiple legs, and…Continue Reading »
Are bugs scared of humans?
Scientists are still trying to determine if bugs sense fear, pain, and other emotions. For most bugs, threats from overhead predators signal a negative response to hide or flee to another location. A 2015 California Institute of Technology study published in Science Daily found that fruit flies…Continue Reading »
Why are bugs so gross?
Bugs can seem gross to some people because of the way they look and their behavior. The creepy crawly factor that people associate with encountering a massive number of bugs has provided the gross element that horror films promote to make people squirm, sending insects skittering through our…Continue Reading »
Where do bugs go in the winter?
The simple answer is – it depends on the bug. Bugs slow down as temperatures drop and are unable to actively function below 40 degrees. Some bugs die off in the winter, such as male mosquitoes and all but the fertilized queens in predator bee colonies, such as wasps, hornets, and…Continue Reading »
Does chilly weather kill bugs?
Cold weather does kill some bugs, such as male mosquitoes as well as all of the members of wasp, hornet, and yellowjacket colonies, except fertilized queens. These queens hibernate during cold weather, emerging at the first sign of warm weather to form new colonies. You may not see as many insects…Continue Reading »
Why do bugs disappear in the winter?
Bugs seem to disappear in the winter because when temperatures drop below 44 degrees Fahrenheit, most bugs become inactive. A rare few, such as Monarch butterflies do disappear, migrating to warmer climates but most bugs either hibernate or go into various dormant states, or diapause. Ants go into…Continue Reading »
Do bugs go away in the winter in Florida?
Absolutely not! Bugs do not go away in the winter in Florida. Florida can be a winter paradise for many northerners and many bugs. Although in other states, bugs often hibernate during winter, with typically warm winters in Florida, bugs often remain active (although maybe not as active as they…Continue Reading »
What bugs come out in the winter in Florida?
Although many bugs come out in the winter in Florida, they are not as active as they might be in the warmer months. Because Florida’s winters are mild, most bugs don’t die off or go into hibernation but rather, they go dormant at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This means they…Continue Reading »
