Pest Control Tips 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 […]

Pest Control Tips Before and After a Hurricane Hits

Posted by Haggerty Services
On September 4, 2019
hurricane preparation, Pest Control Tips

We dodged the bullet after Hurricane Dorian. But we’re still in the middle of hurricane season. Here are some tips on what to do if a major storm hits… Dry everything. Use fans and crank up the air conditioner. Dehumidifiers can help significantly. Make sure to check for leaking pipes and fix those right away. […]

Pest Control Before During and After Home Remodeling & Renovation

Posted by Haggerty Services
On October 22, 2018
boca raton, exterminator, exterminators, integrated pest management, pest control professional, Pest Control Tips, Pest Prevention

Remodeling? Renovating? Talk to Haggerty Services first. Before you start: Let us do a full inspection before you begin. And if it’s a new house, you may have had a home inspection before closing, we can do a closer examination to see if they might have missed things like roach droppings or ants. Treatments can […]

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

Posted by Haggerty Services
On December 10, 2017
boca raton, exterminator, exterminators, integrated pest management, pest control professional, Pest Control Tips, Pest Prevention

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
boca raton, exterminator, exterminators, integrated pest management, pest control professional, Pest Control Tips, Pest Prevention

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 […]

Posted by Haggerty Services
On May 21, 2017
boca raton, chinch bugs, landscape professional, pest control professional

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
boca raton, chinch bugs, landscape professional, pest control professional

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 […]

Posted by haggerty
On January 25, 2017
boca raton, chinch bugs, landscape professional, pest control professional

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 […]

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