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Insect Pests Usually Survive South Florida’s Mild Winter

Posted by haggerty
On February 1, 2025

In some parts of the country, the hard freezes in a typical winter kill many summer insect pests. Here in south Florida, however, our mild climate doesn’t eradicate these annoyances. In fact, our moderate cold spells without freezing temperatures simply drive them indoors where they become even more of a problem. Winter is a time […]

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 […]

Whiteflies? Don’t be surprised if do-it-yourself remedies aren’t working!

Posted by Haggerty Services
On November 1, 2021
exterminator, infestations, pest control, whiteflies

Notice bushes, trees, and plants in your neighborhood devoid of their leaves? Is your garden’s shrubbery or vegetation getting scarce and the bottom of the leaves look white and sticky? It’s most likely a whitefly infestation. Landscapes from Boca Raton and the surrounding area are getting hit by these tiny but immensely annoying and damaging […]

Rat and Mice Prevention in Palm Beach County

Posted by Haggerty Services
On December 3, 2019
house mice, pest control professional, rodents, seal cracks and openings

Don’t “Gimme Shelter” to Rodents as Winter Sets In! As the weather begins to cool here in Palm Beach County, rats and mice start moving indoors in larger numbers looking for food and dry, protected shelter. Haggerty Pest Control receives calls for rodent control throughout the year, but these pests cause far more problems now […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Start a Monthly Mosquito Spraying Schedule Now

Posted by Haggerty Services
On June 13, 2018
Lawn Spraying, Mosquito Fogging, mosquitoes

Florida rainy season is back and so are the mosquitoes. We feel their bites when they’re most active in the early morning and early evening. Even walking the dog or putting dinner on the grille is a bother. Haggerty Pest Control offers seasonal Mosquito Spraying for Palm Beach and Broward homeowners who wish to […]

Cane Toads and Bufo Frogs – Pets’ worst enemies

Posted by Haggerty Services
On February 25, 2018
Bufo Frogs, cane toads

The Cane toad, also known as the giant toad or Bufo toad, have highly toxic skin gland secretions that can sicken or even kill dogs, cats and other animals that bite or feed on them. Adult cane toads are the largest toad found in the U.S. and can measure up to 6 to 9 inches, […]

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