it’s tempting for homeowners to want to do pest control all on their own. It's a way to save money, and for homeowners that like to take control of their household, it is a way for them to feel like they are participating in their family safety. But while there are some methods of pest…
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Ticks and Lyme Disease – An Important Spring and Summer Treatment
Spring is when the bugs come out. Inside the house, we often worry about spiders, cockroaches, house centipedes, and other common pests. Outside, we usually think about wasps, hornets, maybe termites. But one pest you do not always see can be one of the riskiest. Ticks - a small, parasitic insect related to spiders -…
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How to Protect Against House Centipedes in Jacksonville, FL
Many people suffer from arachnophobia, also known as the fear of spiders. For those afraid of bugs, fear of spiders is not only normal - it may be the most commonly cited fear of any insect, more so than wasps, scorpions, and more. That is... until people see the house centipede. House centipedes look like…
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Fast Mosquito Treatment in Jacksonville for a Wedding or Barbecue
Mosquito treatment has come a long way. As a mosquito exterminator and pest control company in Jacksonville, we know how valuable it is for homeowners to have a way to get rid of mosquitoes on your property, because it opens up the door for more time outdoors - from barbecues to time with the family,…
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Pest Control Makes Shelter in Place Easier
Florida has plans to open back up. More and more people will be returning to work. But staying at home is going to be an important part of life for the next few months or years, and - depending on how the reopening goes - it may become necessary to shelter in place again at…
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What if Your Spring Allergies Were From Cockroaches?
Spring is allergy season. It's when the blossoming flowers and tree pollen cause substantial allergens for tens of thousands of those in Jacksonville that struggle with seasonal allergies. Allergies in spring can be brutal, and research has shown that allergies have been getting worse every year. But your allergies may not be from pollen. Spring…
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5 “Fun” Facts About Roaches
Bug-Man Pest Service provides comprehensive roach treatment solutions, including one time treatments for larger invasions or as part of our affordable seasonal pest service in Jacksonville. Cockroaches are frequent challenges in the area, plaguing homeowners throughout the region. If you're in need of roach control and extermination, Bug-Man Pest Service has you covered. But if…
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The Ants Go Marching One by One Million
Fire ants can create painful, dangerous stings. Carpenter ants eat wood, potentially leading to thousands of dollars in damages to your home or business. But for most ants, the problem isn't bites or damage. For most ants, the problem is their sheer numbers. We have a lot of ant species here in Jacksonville. The climate…
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What’s That Noise? Is That a Pest Near Me?
QUESTION: "I was laying in bed at my parent's house, trying to sleep. But I kept hearing this surprisingly loud buzzing noise. It sounded like a fly right by my ear. What kind of pest was near me? Why did I keep hearing that noise?" ANSWER: Lots of pests buzz. It's not an intentional noise.…
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HELP: Woke up with Bites – Bed Bugs or Mosquitoes?
So you woke up with bites on your body. It is all too common these days to find that you have unexplained itchy bites. Many of these show up after you've slept where you find yourself waking up, scratching yourself, with bites that you did not have the night before. Now, itchy bumps are not…
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