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- February 8, 2012 -
FL Pest Control Pros Offer Tips To Avoid Bed Bugs On Vacation - January 20, 2012 -
Pest Control for Snow Birds - January 3, 2012 -
State creates FL Bed Bug Workgroup - January 2, 2012 -
Don’t Bring Bed Bugs Back from Winter Break - 2011
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Protect Your Kitchen From Stored Product Pests - December 8, 2011 -
Holiday Decorations Create Many Hiding Places For Pests - November 18, 2011 -
Squirrels In The Attic - November 8, 2011 -
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Pest Control for Snow Birds
January 20, 2012
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Don't let termites drive you out of your home. Call the experts at McCall Service! |
If you are one of the many snow birds who get to enjoy two homes each year, now is the time to get back to your Northern Florida winter home. But it’s not all sunshine and beaches if you are arriving to pests in your home. For residents in the Gainesville, Jacksonville, Ocala and surrounding areas, read on to discover what pests may be waiting for you upon your arrival and what you can do to prevent them from breaking and entering while you are away.
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Ants are one of the most common pests found in Florida homes. They may be attracted to any leftover food crumbs or spills from the kitchen or damp, moldy wood. Ants are very difficult to get rid of simply because of the large number of ants in colonies. The ants you do spot are only a tiny portion of the colony, which means getting rid of ants is a job for the professionals.
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Cockroaches are another commonly found pest for snow birds to encounter. Cockroaches seek moist, warm areas, and your home is the perfect target. Cockroaches do pose some health risks as they can cause asthma and allergies. They also carry bacteria and potentially harmful pathogens on their bodies and in their feces. Not what you want crawling around your home, and especially your kitchen.
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Termites are the dreaded wood destroying pests and unfortunately these too are common in Tallahassee and the Northern Florida area. Termites, like ants, form colonies, and they can cause major structural damage to your home and even to the wood furniture inside your home. These pests chew through wood, breaking it down and destroying it. Although helpful in forests around the world, termites are a huge problem when they show up in our homes.
Having a routine pest control service is going to be the best way to avoid infestations while you are gone. McCall Service, a Florida pest control company, offers a residential pest control program that successfully treats for many pests, and provides insect control, rodent control, and prevention from many other common pests in the Northern Florida area. It is also a good idea to follow some preventative measures such as keeping a clean kitchen and removing any food and water sources that pests will be attracted to. If you would like more information on McCall’s residential pest control services, contact us today! Let your season in Florida be full of sunshine and free of any pests.
