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Want to learn more about how to keep your home and yard safe from pests? Our blog can provide you with a range of helpful tips on how to make the most of your pest control service.

Proper Lawn Mowing Tips

Proper mowing and lawn maintenance are two of the most important activities in determining the health of turf grass — and proper mowing does not simply mean cutting the yard regularly. Below are some tips for proper mowing and maintenance.Read more

A Destroyer of St. Augustine Grass — Chinch Bugs

The chinch bug is an insect pest that affects St. Augustine grass, which is primarily found in Southern states, including Florida.Read more

Rodents: The Roof Rat

The roof rat is the worst rodent pest in the state of Florida and the most abundant.Read more

Carpenter Ants — Summertime Pests

Carpenter ants are one of the most common insect pests in the world — and one of the top five pest ants in the United States.Read more

Roaches in Florida

Let’s face it: we live in tropical Florida, and we have roaches that get into our homes.Read more

Types of Household Ants

Ask any of our pest control experts and they will all agree that the number one household pest is the ant.Read more

large black ants crawling on a purple flower

Don’t Allow Household Pests to Spring Break Into Your Home!

The saying goes that, in life, we must take the bad with the good. When it comes to living in Florida, the good is the...Read more

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Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets – Oh My!

Did you know that all yellow jackets are wasps, but not all wasps are yellow jackets? While wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets all benefit the environment in their own ways, these creatures can be aggressive when they feel threatened, causing dangerous situations for business owners and homeowners alike.Read more

What Are Formosan Termites and How Can I Spot Them?

What are creamy white to brown, have six legs, and are about a half an inch long? Formosan Termites! These termites...Read more

Tiny Insects That Stick Together – Springtails

April is typically when our Pest Control team starts receiving calls about large groups of little white or grey wingless insects.Read more

What Our Customers Are Saying

We wanted to use a local service for pest control, and Trad's was the most familiar. Now 3 years later - my lawn is perfect!

Joe C.

Jacksonville

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