There are many different aspects to pest control. From the different kinds of pests common to the area, to the health risks or property concerns the different pests pose to knowing the best ways to avoid infestations. We know consumers have an abundance of questions concerning the different subjects within […]

Florida provides the perfect breeding ground for ticks, with summer being the prime time. Ticks are a type of insect called arthropods, like spiders, they are classified as arachnids. They have eight legs like spiders, but unlike spiders they feed on blood from mammals. Unfortunately, this includes us and our […]

If we asked you what the deadliest animal family in the world was, what would you say? Most would guess lions, tigers, hippos, maybe even sharks, but you may be surprised to find that deadliest animal in the whole world is smaller than your little finger. According to the World […]

Throughout Florida, fleas are a common pest. With various types of fleas existing, Floridians combat Dog Fleas, Cat Fleas, and Human Fleas, but the most abundant fleas in the United States, are cat fleas, and they are the primary flea causing trouble to Floridians. Today, we at Pest 911 would […]

Floridians are doing what they can for the dwindling honeybees. Where the Africanized bees seem to cause the most trouble in the area, the honeybees are the most beneficial and they have a truly incredible social structure. We at Pest 911 would like to take the opportunity to relate the […]

The Golden Silk Orb Weaver Spider, also often called a Banana Spider, shares this nickname with a few other species. However, it is the only one found in America. The banana spider is found in Florida and is one of the larger species of spider that resides in the state […]

Often a Crane Fly gets confused with a Mosquito due to their similar appearances. Crane flies are often referred to as Mosquito Hawks which further confuses many people. Crane flies often fly into homes at night since they are drawn to light. Due to their size and suspicious appearance, many […]

Southern Flannel Moths are cute, fuzzy, little moths with luxurious coats of hair on their bodies. Known by their formal name, Megalopyge Opercularis, they vary in color from grayish white, charcoal gray, and a golden brown and typically have a bright orange stripe that runs longways down their bodies with […]

There are some pests that wait for the warm summer days to start before they get out. They need access to the warm air to be able to reproduce and to live their life. That is why you will see an influx in the types of pests when the days […]

Florida, the “Sunshine State,” is home to many termite species. Termites are well known for their destructive behavior and for causing millions of dollars worth of damage each year. This swarming season or the termites mating season, is just about over. Now they will begin looking for nesting sites to […]