Infestations Archives

Getting Rid of the German Cockroach in South Florida

Posted by Haggerty Services
On August 8, 2024
German Cockroaches

The most common roach to invade our South Florida homes is the German Roach. They love houses and are the most typical culprits for infestations in our homes, garages, commercial spaces and even in our cars! German cockroaches are among the smaller of the cockroach species, measuring anywhere between ½” – 5/8” in length. They […]

Fleas – A Year-round Problem in South Florida.

Posted by Haggerty Services
On March 17, 2024
exterminators, Flea control, fleas and ticks, integrated pest management

Exterminating Fleas in South Florida We recently got a call from a client in West Boca Raton… “Help! I just discovered my dog had fleas!!” With the help of a groomer, the dog was bathed in diluted Dawn dish soap and given a Capstar tablet. It’s administered orally and kills fleas within 30 minutes. But […]

Whitefly season is back and it’s a real threat to South Florida properties

Posted by Haggerty Services
On April 22, 2019
Spraying, White Fly, whiteflies

White flies damage trees, bushes, plants at an alarming rate. There are over 75 different species of whitefly in Florida alone. The most common species of whitefly that causes the most damage for landscapers are the ficus whitefly and rugose spiraling whitefly. Worried your property is infected? Don’t wait for defoliation to happen. Look for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Posted by Haggerty Services
On March 27, 2017
Ant Control, fire ants

Red imported ants, commonly known as “fire ants” are one of the most annoying pest problem in South Florida. They not only invade and kill other insect colonies, but can sting multiple times, the stings of which attract other stinging insects with venom so potent, it’s been known to kill its victims, some human. If […]

Posted by Haggerty Services
On February 27, 2017
Ant Control, fire ants

Just thinking about spiders is cause enough to make some people’s skin crawl! But they are actually quite beneficial to our outdoor living spaces as they eat other insects. Many live in trees and tall shrubs. Some gardeners welcome them as they serve as natural pest control! But when they enter your home they can […]

Posted by haggerty
On January 25, 2017
Ant Control, fire ants

Ah, the sound of pitter patter of little feet. Unless it’s your toddlers in the nursery, anything sounding like from up above means trouble. As the South Florida temperatures dip during our brief winters, rodents are looking for a good place to hang out. They know how to get into your warm attic; via the […]

Posted by haggerty
On October 26, 2016
Chinch Bug

Chinch bugs cause far-reaching damage to St. Augustine and other South Florida grasses. Damage typically occurs in very sunny areas of your grass, especially when weather is hot or dry. Lawns with thick thatch or especially thick, lush lawns suffer greater susceptibility to chinch bug populations and damage, since the density offers a great place […]

Posted by Haggerty Services
On September 26, 2016
Chinch Bug

What to do about bed bugs in our Florida homes and college dorms? When traveling it’s common to pick up souvenirs for friends and family. But sometimes bed bugs decide to grab a free ride in your suitcase or clothing. College students also bring them home from dorms in their linens and laundry. The National […]

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SAY "NO" TO BUGS!

Getting Rid of the German Cockroach in South Florida

Fleas – A Year-round Problem in South Florida.

Whitefly season is back and it’s a real threat to South Florida properties

Halloween Truth and Fiction about Scary Spiders.

What the Heck is a Crazy Ant?

Florida Fire Ant Season is Fast Approaching

Spider Control in your South Florida Home

It’s Rats in the Attic Season in Florida

Chinch bugs and your Palm Beach lawn

The nastiest of hitchhikers: Bed bugs