Fewer Florida Fire Ants

Fewer Fire Ant Problems 

Scientist have determined that there are fewer fire ants in Florida this year. According to a recent Miami Herald article there are less fire ant calls to pest control companies throughout the State.

Fire ants cause about $600 million dollars in damage every year. Fire ants are known to kill animals with their painful sting, and cause damage to equipment.

If you have a fire ant problem at your home, call Reynolds Pest Management at 772-334-7007, or 561-746-7969.

Thank you,

Brian Reynolds

Outdoor Pest Control | Fertilization

Spring is here and now is the time to consider outdoor pest control and fertilization to your lawn, trees, and shrubs. St. Augustine grass and many of our Florida trees, and shrubs require fertilizer and occasional pest control to stay healthy and beautiful.

There are new restrictions on when and how much you can fertilize your lawn and shrubs. You need to know your local area ordinances. You can find a copy of the State Model Ordinance here:

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/nonpoint/docs/nonpoint/dep-fert-modelord.pdf

As of this writing, Indian River, St. Lucie, Palm Beach County, and the City of Stuart, Florida have adopted the State's model. Martin County, and Sewall's Point have adopted their own ordinances that have additional restrictions. Contact your local extension service office for updates and local ordinances. The current ordinances allow you to fertilize at this time of the year, however if you live in certain municipalities you may not be able to fertilize after June 1.

Many of Florida's turf grasses, palms, and shrubs require fertilizer. Some do not. It is important for you to know if your plants and lawn need fertilizer to give them the proper nutrients they need to thrive.

Fertilizing your landscape will ensure their continued health and vitality and give you years of enjoyment.

If you want more information or a free lawn-shrub care evaluation, Contact Us, or call 772-334-7007, or 561-746-7969.

Reynolds Pest Management, Inc.
info@reynoldspest.com
1572 Southeast South Niemeyer Circle

Port St Lucie, FL, 34952
772-334-7007

Brian Reynolds

Carpenter Ant Pest Control

Ever see very large ants crawling around your home? Some people call these ants, "bull ants", what they really are called is carpenter ants. Carpenter ants are primarily seen at night, and occasionally during the day in shady areas. This nocturnal behaviour can probably be attributed to avoiding daytime predators.


In, Florida, we have the Florida carpenter ant and it is different from the black carpenter ant, found in the Northern parts of the US. One of the main differences is the colouration. Florida carpenter ants have a reddish-brown head and thorax (middle), and dark brown to black abdomen, whereas black carpenter ants are (hmmm...) black.

Carpenter ants are not aggressive but they do have a painful  bite if they are over-handled ,or if you attack their nest. Florida carpenter ants are not known to damage wood. They do like to live around wood and especially in moist dark areas. The big problem with carpenter ants is that they are difficult to find. I have found carpenter ants living in just about every kind area you can imagine, especially in places where it's dark and warm such as, water heaters, toasters, large appliances, coffee machines, and even gaming systems. These ants live in walls, attics, and outside. Here's a video of me trying to find a nest in an attic: 

Bottom line is that if you are looking for carpenter ants do not leave any stone un-turned. If you want more information or a free inspection Contact Us, or call 772-334-7007.

Reynolds Pest Management, Inc.
info@reynoldspest.com
1572 Southeast South Niemeyer Circle

Port St Lucie, FL, 34952
772-334-7007

Brian Reynolds

Ghost Ant Control Tips

Seeing very small ants in your home? If you are seeing them around your kitchen sinks and particularly around sweet products then you may have ghost ants. Another characteristic of ghost ants is there translucent appearance.

Ghost ants have a variety of names such as sugar ants, sweet ants, spiders ants, and other names that are not so nice.

There are many products available at the hardware store including insecticide sprays and bait. Always use products according to the label directions.

The important thing to know about ghost ants is that they like fructose-based products (sweets). One of the sweet products that you can purchase at the hardware store is Terro bait. Ant bait stations do not work very well on ghost ants because they have a protein-based bait inside. Sprays tend to disburse the ants and can actually make the problem worse if not used properly. So it is best to start with a sweet bait.

Do a little investigating and try to find where the ants are coming from by following the trail to where it leads from inside a wall void or perhaps near a door or window. Place the bait near the ant trail but never on top of the trail. Be sure to follow label directions to not expose people or pets to the product. When the ants begin to feed on the bait don't be tempted to kill them. Allow the ants to feed on the bait so that they can take it to the other ants in the colony and spread it throughout the nest. You may need to repeat this procedure several times but if you are persistent you should have success.

If you decide that this is too much for you to do, or you just don't want to do it, call Reynolds, we have a variety of tools that we can utilize that you're home to achieve results very quickly Contact Us.

Reynolds Pest Management, Inc.
info@reynoldspest.com
1572 Southeast South Niemeyer Circle

Port St Lucie, FL, 34952
772-334-7007

Brian Reynolds

* Any advice given here does not pre-empt label instructions-Always follow label directions when using any pest control product.

Hiring a Pest Control Company

Angie's List Gives Consumer Tips

Now, more than ever, it is important to know that your hard earned money is well spent. With ever rising fuel costs, and in many case a lowering of income, it is no wonder that most people are carefully researching products and services before they buy.


Pest control services vary widely from Company to Company and it is important to do research about the services, pricing, and agreements that are offered before engaging their service. It is important to know the reputation of the Company as well. Many resources are available to consumers online to get an idea of how long the Company has been in business and possibly positive, or negative feedback as well.


Licensing requirements vary from State to State, but most States do require that you have a pest control license. Insurance is important for any pest control company. Check to be sure the amount of insurance the pest control company has, and the insurance provider to ensure that the insurance will be adequate to protect you and your interests.


Ask the Company about their training, if they do background checks, if they are bonded, and  if they are using Integrated Pest Management techniques at their Company.


These questions should help you in selecting a pest control company at your home or business. You may also check the Angie's List link below for more 3rd party tips:

http://www.angieslist.com/pest-control/hiring-an-exterminator.htm#4

Reynolds Pest Management, Inc.
info@reynoldspest.com
1572 Southeast South Niemeyer Circle

Port St Lucie, FL, 34952
772-334-7007

Brian Reynolds  

Prevent Cockroaches from Invading Your Home

We can all agree that cockroaches are one of the most appalling sights, especially when they are in our home. Any bug indoors will scare someone, but cockroaches are far worse than other household pests. Many health risks come along with a roach infestation.

Cockroaches carry many pathogens that lead to illness and disease in humans. Here are some serious pathogens roaches are contaminated with:

• ·         Bacillus cereu
• ·         E. coli
• ·         Coliform
• ·         Salmonell
• ·         Klebsiella
• ·         Pseudomona

What are cockroaches attracted to in my house?

It is evident that cleanliness of a household is the key in preventing roaches from infesting a home. Roaches are attracted to food and water. Making these sources unobtainable to a roach will prevent you from having them in your house.

Anything edible found in your kitchen is food to a roach. Keep your counter tops cleaned off of any crumbs and tightly seal any food in bags or containers that are not refrigerated. If you recently exterminated an infestation of the cockroaches, be sure to clean with disinfectants! Sweep after meals to be certain no food is left behind. Monitor the stove tops for any buildup underneath or dirty stove-range pans.

Damp areas are ideal to a roach and there are plenty of areas in a home with moisture. If you are finding roaches indoors and are sure they are not present from food or filth, check for leaks under sinks or behind walls. It is common to have a roach infestation from water or moisture rather that other substrates they like.

Never allow roaches to go un-treated for indoors. They breed fast and can over run a kitchen in a short period of time. The diseases they cause in humans are real and dangerous; the health risks involved in cockroach infestations should be taken seriously.

If you are encountering pests in your home, call the local pros, Reynolds Pest Management, Inc. They have over 20 years of expertise in controlling cockroaches and other filthy pests in Florida. Call today for your free home inspection to help determine your pest situation. 


Click Here or Call 772-334-7007 for a Pest Control Evaluation Today!

Reynolds Pest has been a local choice for over 20 years. Their team of certified and highly knowledgeable technicians is capable of eradicating your pest control problems. Call Today to receive a free estimate.

Port Saint Lucie, Jensen Beach: (772) 334-7007, (772) 337-2131
Stuart, Palm City: (772) 283-8986
Jupiter/Tequesta/Palm Beach: (561) 746-7969
Fort Pierce: (772) 464-4707
Indian River: (772) 778-5507

Brian Reynolds 

1572 Southeast South Niemeyer Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL, 34952

Website: http://www.reynoldspest.com
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Blood Sucking Flies

Flies That Bite and Suck Your Blood

Have you been to the beach recently and been bitten by a large black fly? These are called stable flies and can deliver you a painful bite nearly anywhere your skin is exposed. They may be referred to as dog flies or biting flies to Florida residents. Pest control for flies requires many unique treatments.

Stable flies have been a serious problem in Florida, especially to tourist industry. Beaches are typical locations to encounter stable flies; they breed in the seaweed along the shoreline. You can determine a stable fly easily from other flies by their piercing mouthparts that project at the face of the fly. They resemble the size and appearance of a house except for the bayonet shaped mouthparts.

You may very well encounter a stable fly many miles away from a beach. They do not only infest the shorelines. They are attracted to live stock manure, and decaying vegetative matter near crops.

The only good thing we can state about a stable fly is that they have not been revealed to spread human diseases. Unfortunately, they are vectors to many diseases in animals. Both sexes of the stable fly which is unusual in a fly world.

Click Here or Call 772-334-7007 for a Fly Pest Control Evaluation Today!

Stable flies can cause much nuisance to individuals present in their way of searching for a blood meal. These flies are very persistent in finding their next meal, your blood! They will attempt many times till they finally pierce your skin with their mouthparts. You may notice one fly will continuously follow you and land on you in attempt to feed.

The stable fly infestation in a centralized location can become a severe size in a short period. A female stable fly lays between 500 to 600 eggs per each laying. They can hatch within 2-5 days and mature in 14-26 days!

Stable Fly

Click Here or Call 772-334-7007 for a Fly Pest Control Evaluation Today!

Reynolds Pest has been a local choice for over 20 years. Their team of certified and highly knowledgeable technicians is capable of eradicating your pest control problems. Call Today to receive a free estimate.

Port Saint Lucie, Jensen Beach: (772) 334-7007, (772) 337-2131
Stuart, Palm City: (772) 283-8986
Jupiter/Tequesta/Palm Beach: (561) 746-7969
Fort Pierce: (772) 464-4707
Indian River: (772) 778-5507

Brian Reynolds

1572 SE South Niemeyer Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL, 34952

Website: http://www.reynoldspest.com
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