Don’t let it be a Jolly Holly Holiday for Pests!

Posted by Haggerty Services
On December 10, 2017

You would think that pest problems would be gone this time of year, but unfortunately, that’s just wishful thinking. Many pests can breed and multiply all winter indoors. Here are just a few pests that are problems during late fall and winter, and what to do about them. Christmas Trees Various pests take up residence in […]

Dust Mites: All the Stuff You Don’t Want to Know But You Should

Posted by Haggerty Services
On November 28, 2017

You know they’re there. We all have them hiding in our beds, our sofas, our pillows and our carpeting or rugs. Those blasted little microscopic dust mites. For as much as we wash our linens and vacuum the floors we know they never leave. It’s so frustrating. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America lists […]

Don’t let your South Florida lawn become a breeding ground for pests

Posted by Haggerty Services
On November 20, 2017
boca raton, chinch bugs, landscape professional, pest control professional

Your south Florida lawn is an important asset that greatly enhances the enjoyment and appeal of your home. Unfortunately, it can also be an insect breeding ground. Some of the pests that move in and multiply are harmful to the lawn and to other plants on your premises. They may also invade your living spaces […]

Halloween Truth and Fiction about Scary Spiders.

Posted by Haggerty Services
On October 24, 2017
spider bites, Spiders

Most species of spiders are relatively harmless to humans. The majority of spiders do not have mouth parts strong enough to pierce human skin, and most spiders found in the U.S. and are essentially harmless. There are two noteworthy exceptions, the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider, which are both dangerous to humans […]

Uh Oh, Stink Bugs Are Invading

Posted by Haggerty Services
On September 26, 2017
Florida Sting Bugs

The brown marmorated stink bug (sometimes called BMSB for short) is continuing to spread around the country and cause increasing problems. These stink bugs have a pungent unpleasant, cilantro-like odor. First found in Pennsylvania in the late 1990’s, it has now spread to at least 43 states including Florida. The BMSB is one of many […]

Please, no Mouse in the House!

Posted by Haggerty Services
On August 17, 2017
mice, rodents

We’re getting a lot of calls these days to remove mice and rats from our clients’ South Palm Beach homes. Let’s talk a bit about mice… Unlike other parts of the country, mice are year-round residents here in South Florida. If you see one mouse in the house, it’s most likely that more have already […]

What the Heck is a Crazy Ant?

Posted by Haggerty Services
On July 27, 2017
crazy ants

Some of us have a Crazy Aunt or two. You know the kind, she arrives in August with a sweater and says that the air conditioning is too cold. Those kind of aunts are basically harmless. But crazy ants are not. During our hottest time of the year crazy ants, also called the “Raspberry crazy […]

Taking the Sting out Mosquito Bites

Posted by Haggerty Services
On July 10, 2017
crazy ants

Our South Florida Mosquitoes are quite the biters. We combed the Internet looking for mostly natural remedies to relieve the itch. Let’s face it, calamine lotion is pretty useless. Make a paste of baking soda and water to rub on bite Apply rubbing alcohol, witch hazel, white vinegar or hand sanitizer Hold a refrigerated wet used […]

Posted by Haggerty Services
On May 21, 2017
crazy ants

Our first instinct when seeing an insect is to kill. But there are a few that should be left alone. They do no harm and help keep our eco-structure in balance. American Household Spiders Many people fear spiders, but mainly because they look scarier than they really are. Some, such as Black widows and brown […]

Posted by Haggerty Services
On April 24, 2017
crazy ants

Fleas and ticks love the hot humid Florida weather. For the effective control of fleas, you have to remove them from both your pet and home and should be done at the same time. In severe infestations, treating outdoor spaces and yards may be necessary. When eliminating fleas, you want to make sure to remove […]

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