Ghost Ants On The Move in Florida

Ghost ants are on the move here in Florida. I am surprised at the number of new calls for ghost ant control. Have you experienced a similar up-tick with this, or any other pest recently?

New Insights on Bed Bugs

The University of Florida has conducted a recent survey that sheds light on new facts of bed bugs. Learn more about bed bugs through Reynolds Pest Management, Inc.:

Bed Bugs More Dangerous than Thought

Calling for a bed bug infestation can stop the pest before it reproduces large populations in your home. Call Reynolds Pest Management, Inc. today for more details, 772-334-7007.

Cannibalistic Rodent Control Video

Rodent Control in Florida

Rodent control can sometimes be achieved by the very thing you are trying to eliminate. Watch this rodent cannibalism video to see how disgusting these creatures are (WARNING: This video is a graphic depiction of animals in nature eating one another-- Viewer Discretion IS Advised.). One of the worst infestations one can have is from rodents. Rats and mice are both classified as rodents. These pests pose serious health risks to humans and pets living near or in an infested home, and rodent control must be implemented if you have them in your home. 

Rats and Mice Transmit Disease

Rats and mice are prone to carry harmful diseases that can be transmitted to humans through being bitten, eating contaminated foods, or directly coming into contact with the disease. It is a fact that rodents are not the cleanest animals around. One of the most bizarre behaviors of rodents is their eating habits as omnivores; these rodents literally will eat whatever is available including other Rats or Mice! Sometimes the cause to eating other live rats or mice is due to the smell of the prey’s breath. Their last meal may be very appetizing to the hungry rat and may just eat his well fed friend. One unique thing about rats is that they cannot vomit. Therefore they must become aware of poisonous foods they cannot eat; rats are neophobic not temped to try new foods. The amount of disease and bacteria these rats and mice contain is enormous. Some of the common diseases transmitted to humans include:

• Salmonellois

• Rat-Bite Fever

• Tularemia

• Plague

• Lassa Fever

• Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Homeowners and business owners should immediately take action against any rat or mice fund indoors. Rodent control, and preventing the rodents from entering your home is vital during the winter months in Florida especially. Regardless if we get snow, Florida’s cold weather drives the rodents that are used to warm weather into a home or business to seek shelter. A mouse can fit through a hole the size of a dime! Any small opening, crack, or hole on the exterior of a home must be closed or sealed to prevent rodent infestations.

Reynolds Pest Management, Inc. has an effective rodent control program available to Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Jupiter, Vero Beach, Florida and surrounding area residents. Call today to have a rodent exterminator inspect your home or business today to identify any possible entrances the rodents can use. Current rodent infestations can easily be eliminated by Reynolds Pest Management, Inc rodent control special techniques, quality products, and the right equipment.

Stay Cautious for Bed Bugs Where Ever you May Go

Recent studies performed by entomologists and the research teams at the University of Florida have confirmed a new hiding location for bed bugs. The bindings of hard cover books can now serve the purpose as a bed bug breeding ground, hiding location, and transportation to a new home.

Not only does society have to worry about traveling on bed bug infested airplanes and staying in hotels with bed bugs we now must be concerned when we visit the library! Bed bugs find their way into these hard cover books while the book is checked out to an individual who has bed bugs in their home or back pack. Keep in mind these tiny and microscopic eggs can find their way onto your clothing, bags, and other belongings very easily. Taking home a free bed bug infested book or perhaps a book with live bed bugs eggs can potentially cost someone a fortune in bed bug eradication services.

Always search for any signs of bed bugs when bringing home objects that have a chance of carrying bed bugs, like books.

Reynolds Pest Management, Inc. has a team of bed bug exterminators capable of identifying a bed bug infestations and successfully eliminating from a home. Call today for assistance in bed bug outbreaks or information, 772-337-2131.