Area of Distribution: The Eastern subterranean termite is the most common and widely distributed termite in the USA, commonly found from southern Ontario, in all eastern states of the USA including Texas.
AREAS OF HIGH RISK IN FLORIDA include Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Aventura, Boca Raton, Bonita Springs, Boynton Beach, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Casselberry, Clearwater, Coconut Creek, Cooper, Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Daytona Beach, Deerfield Beach, De Land, Delray Beach, Deltona, Dunedin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Fort Walton Beach, Gainesville-FL, Greenacres, Hallandale Beach, Hialeah, Hollywood, Homestead, Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville-FL, Jupiter, Key West, … (2 comments)
florida: FLORIDA CARPENTER ANTS
- 07/02/07 04:26 AM
Carpenter ants are so-called because of their habit of chewing wood to create nest sites. They do not eat wood, like termites, but they excavate it with their strong, saw-like jaws to create random galleries where they nest . Carpenter ants are also a nuisance because of their abundance and large size.
Damage to wood caused by carpenter ants is different than the damage to wood caused by subterranean termites. Carpenter ants chew wood with and across the grain, while termites only damage wood with the grain. Furthermore, termites often line their galleries with mud, while carpenter ant galleries are … (2 comments)
florida: GERMAN ROACHES
- 06/29/07 06:50 AM
Introduction The German cockroach is the cockroach of concern, the species that gives all other cockroaches a bad name. It occurs in structures throughout Florida, and is the species that typically plagues multifamily dwellings. In Florida, the German cockroach may be confused with the Asian cockroach, Blattella asahinai Mizukubo. While these cockroaches are very similar, there are some differences that a practiced eye can discern. Adult Female with ootheca Distribution The German cockroach is found throughout the world in association with humans. They are unable to survive in locations away from humans or human activity. The major factor limiting German cockroach survival … (0 comments)
florida: WHITE FOOTED ANTS
- 06/29/07 06:38 AM
Introduction The white-footed ant, Technomyrmex albipes (Fr. Smith) has been making news in Florida over the last few years as a pest ant of major importance. Pest control companies, the media and homeowners continually consult universities and government agencies for information on how to control this nuisance ant. This report provides recent information (August 2002) on the distribution and habits of the white-footed ant (WFA) in Florida and the research being conducted on improved control practices. DistributionWFA was first collected in Florida at a nursery in Homestead in 1986. Mark Deyrup (Deyrup 1991) collected, and later identified WFA in Miami. As … (4 comments)
florida: MOSQUITO MISTING SYSTEM
- 06/29/07 06:09 AM
A mosquito misting systemaround your home decreases the bug population by intermittently misting the area you define with a misting concentrate. The misting system uses one of the following: a low-toxicity level solution of Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium), which is an insecticide made from crushed flowers a low-toxicity level solution made from essential oils Pyrethrum not only helps control mosquitoes, but is effective on over 200 including biting flies, chiggers, crickets, fire ants, fleas, gnats, horse flies, ticks, wasps, yellow jackets, and many other outdoor pests. Essential oils work much the same way as pyrethrum. Misting nozzles are installed and … (5 comments)
florida: MOSQUITOES BOTHERING YOU?
- 06/29/07 05:46 AM
Controlling mosquitoes, and exposure to diseases they may carry, can be done by chemical and non-chemical methods. Your first line of defense begins at home. What you can do to control mosquitoes around the home Remove their habitat (where they live and breed) Eliminate standing water in rain gutters, old tires, buckets, plastic covers, toys, or any other container where mosquitoes can breed. Empty and change the water in bird baths, fountains, wading pools, rain barrels, and potted plant trays at least once a week to destroy potential mosquito habitats. Drain or fill temporary pools of water with dirt. Keep … (3 comments)
florida: FLORIDA PESTS
- 06/29/07 02:48 AM
Here are a couple of help links to the identification of Florida Pests. This information is brought to you by the University of Florida. And is available to the general public.
Web Links for Florida Pest Insects Introduction With the warm and humid climate found throughout much of Florida, a wide range of insects can become pests to residents. The following list of web links are presented to assist Florida residents in identifying and understanding pest insects they may encounter. We have organized these into several categories: Plague and Swarm Pests: Insects that appear rapidly in large number, often … (5 comments)
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