Pest Control In Florida

Heaven on Earth: Bugs Living in Florida

What is Florida known for next to the sun and the surf? It is those pesky insects that are so attracted to the heat and moisture. They get on your body, your clothes, your bathrooms and even in your beds. No one wants to shower or sleep in a bed with fleas, earwigs, moths and other creepy crawly critters. Whether you are suffering from an infestation of roaches, rodents, ants, spiders, beetles, mites, wasps, or any other uninvited guests, you need the pest control specialists at Advantage Pest. ...

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10/11/2010 3:47:00 PM Comments(0)

Bedbugs?! Whether Daytona, Ormond, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Palm Coast...actually anywhere in Central or NE Florida...You could have this problem.

We've been getting many requests & questions about bedbugs. The first question I always get is... Is it really a problem? Yes, it is! Traveling is the #1 cause of the outbreak. The larger cities that are the hubs for airlines...(Example: Atlanta Airport...our local travel through....) is one of the largest areas of the breakout. How many people do you know right here going through Orlando that traveled through these major hot spots?! Or stay in our local hotels that you like going to to...

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Lisa 9/14/2010 12:28:00 PM Comments(0)

Ok, who in the Daytona, Ormond, Palm Coast, or any surrounding areas has NOT had any insect problems?

It's hot, humid & just out right miserable! Well, insects go wild during our crazy summer days! Why? Well, it does NOT matter where you live, but how you take care of your home that helps! No matter if you are in Palm Coast, DeLand, New Smyrna or just in Daytona, Ormond or Port Orange.....bugs will find you! When the heavy rains come in the afternoon...our DRY ground can NOT handle all the water. What happens is, the bugs that live in the ground are going to seek higher ground. That ...

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Lisa 8/17/2010 8:49:00 PM Comments(0)

Drywood TermiteSeason is here!! Whether Palm Coast, Daytona or Deltona.....Here are some clues to look for!

Ah yes... Summer brings those hot and humid days especially here in Central Florida. It also brings those afternoon rain showers we are so thankful for. However, it also brings homeowners unwanted pest problems. Included in those problems is wood destroying organisms such as Drywood Termites! They can swarm to our homes from the wooded lot next door or from a forest a half of a mile away! The Drywood Termites are have clean wings that are in fact two times as large as their body. They a...

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Edward 6/30/2010 12:04:00 PM Comments(0)

Fleas are over running Daytona, Deland, Ormond & Palm Coast

Fleas....doesn't matter where you live in Central Florida! With a widespread problem already, here are a few helpful hints that can keep the problem under control. #1 - Make sure if you have any pets that they ARE on a professional flea program. For BEST results, you need to alternate the type of chemical being utilized...for example: I use Frontline Plus one month & Revolutions the next.....We were told by a vet years ago that was the best thing & BOY WAS SHE RIGHT! PLEASE CONSULT ...

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Lisa 5/24/2010 12:07:00 PM Comments(0)

Termite Season is here! Does not matter whether you live in Ormond Beach, Palm Cost, Jacksonville or Melbourne! Call us for your FREE Inspection!

Spring is here and you know what that means... Termites! Right now they are waiting for the right conditions to expend their colony outside their established homes. Is your Termite Bond up to date? Did you let it lapse? Are you a little worried that your home may have a problem? Are you worried that an inspection may cost a ton of money? Those are all very intriguing questions that you as a home owner must ask yourselves. We have some good news for you! We offer FREE inspections! If you...

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Edward 3/11/2010 9:06:00 AM Comments(0)

Termites swarming in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Palm Coast...All over Central Florida & it's November!?

OMG....We've never seen this! Subterranean Termites swarming in November?! We captured one occurance on video, so visit our Video Section on Home Page, than look for Termites & it will be the first video up. You have to check it out! Call us for that FREE INSPECTION! http://www.advantagepest.net/about-us/information-video-library-termites.html

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Lisa 11/11/2009 9:25:00 AM Comments(0)

Rodents Invading your home in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Daytona Beach or Melbourne?

The people of Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast, Jacksonville, and other area surrounding the Space Coast have to prepare for the beginning of cooler temperatures. Awesome right? Yeah! However, there is one problem that can not be over looked when these awesome temperatures move in. Rodents will routinely begin to find a warm place to live. That means your home or business could be a prime target for unwanted guests like rats to move in. So here's a few suggestions for all of us to...

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Edward 10/20/2009 3:16:00 PM Comments(0)

Going Camping in Florida? Beware!

If you are like us, we like to go camping. Even if it's in our own back yard here in Ormond Beach, it's nice to enjoy the great outdoors. The problem: Fleas & Ticks! If you are going to camp in deep wooded areas, you need to check and make sure that you don't have any of them on you! They can transfer from you, whether they are just on your clothes, to anything! If your vehicle has carpet or material on the seats, you could end up with a big problem. Imagine what would happen to your ...

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Vic 8/24/2009 1:36:00 PM Comments(0)

Argentine Ants in Ormond, Daytona, Melbourne, Jacksonville....all over Florida!

This information was found on AOL News: Argentine ants have spread from South America to every continent except Antarctica. A study in the journal Insectes Sociaux found that billions of the ants have now formed a global colony with enormous branches in Europe, the United States and Japan, the BBC reported. We here at Advantage Pest Services deal with Argentine ants here in Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach , Melbourne and even up in Jacksonville. Please see our Pest Indentification to see if this ...

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Lisa 8/24/2009 1:28:00 PM Comments(0)

Mosquito-borne Illness Advisory includes Volusia County

The Florida Department of Health issues advisories & alerts when animals test positive for various mosquito-borne illnesses. "Volusia, Walton, Columbia, Leon, Suwannee, Clay, Madison, and Union counties are currently under mosquito-borne illness advisories." This simply means that everyone in Volusia County & the surrounding counties needs to take precautions from being bit from mosquitoes. Everyone should know that mosquitoes are heavily out during dusk & dawn. Since it is way to...

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Lisa 8/10/2009 4:35:00 PM Comments(0)

Roaches In Your Home in Ormond Beach

With over 3,500 species world wide, approximately 85 species are in the United States and only 10 are located within the state of Florida. Roach species vary in size up to 2" in variety of colors. All roach species prefer conditions that are warm, moist and dark. They are capable of squeezinginto the smallest cracks and crevices as small as 1/8". Roaches have an oval flat body, with apronotum which extends over their head. Although males and females are fully winged, roaches donot actually fl...

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Vic 8/7/2009 1:09:00 PM Comments(0)

Proper outside Maintenance prevents problems

As residents of Florida, we all know that insects thrive during the spring and summer months. So our goal during this time of the year is to limit the ability for the insects to access our home. What do I mean with that statement? Insects can get into a structure very easily. For instance, improper outside maintenance of trees, bushes, and plants can invite them closer to our home. So we need to make sure our lawn care specialists trim the bushes and trees back enough that they can not create a ...

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Eddie 7/31/2009 8:46:00 AM Comments(1)

Self Remedies for Fire Ants

UNCOOKED grits are the old southern way to get rid of fire ants. You just sprinkle the uncooked grits in and around the ant mound. Not too much though, you want them to be inticed, not buried underneath. The trick is trying to get a grit to the Queen of the colony. The newer way is called Orthene Dust made by Ortho. It comes in a can that is similar to Pringles Potato Chips. It's a tall cylinder with a foil top. DO NOT TAKE THE FOIL TOP OFF! Take a fork and poke some holes in it to make a s...

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Lisa 7/24/2009 4:11:00 PM Comments(0)

Flea Control For Your Ormond Beach Home

Something that we have found a big problem with is the program that the pet is on. We have worked with vets and found that using two (2) alternating programs is the only thing that seems to keep them under control on the animals. (Example: 1st month – Frontline, 2nd - Revolutions) Always consult with your vet before starting any program since each pet is different. The trick is to get 2 different programs with different active ingredients. Remember, scratching does NOT always mean fleas!

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Lisa M 7/9/2009 3:39:00 PM Comments(0)

Cleanliness Reduces Insect Invasion In Florida

Being a clean freak is a good thing for residents of Florida. Heck, it's a good thing who wants to reduce the risk of insect invasion. Let's face it, a tropical paradise like Florida will produce problems for people who do not want to take the extra time to clean up right after an outside barbeque party. One empty soda can can be just what is needed to entice any insect to move closer to your home. We don't really think about ants or other pests until they are bothering us. The problem ca...

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Eddie 6/30/2009 11:32:00 PM Comments(1)