Shortly after mating the males die – their life’s purpose fulfilled. The fertilized female then flies around searching for a nesting site that meets her standards. Each species of ant has their own nesting preferences. When the female finds a...
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Safari Pest Control knows you are proud of you home and yard, so when you have a pest control need, remember at Safari Pest Control your satisfaction is job number 1. We are the Pest Control Experts in Tampa, Plant City and surrounding areas. We offer...
At Safari Pest Control our mission is to be the best pest control service provider in Tampa, Florida and surrounding areas. We use only EPA approved products as the safety of you and your family are our top priority. We come to your home or business...
The silverfish is one of the oldest insects in the world, inhabiting our planet for hundreds of years. Anyone who has undergone a Silverfish infestation knows these pests are an absolute irritation. Besides the fact they are pests, Silverfish can...
Earwigs are easily recognizable by their pincers. Earwigs are a nearly harmless insect with a bad reputation. They get their name from an old European superstition that an earwig will crawl into your ear and burrow into your brain. The reputation has...
Do you have the periodic home invader? Why do these bugs come inside? Most bugs are looking for food, water, shelter, and a mate. Some seek shelter from high rainfall amounts, some just accidentally wander in. Most invaders don't damage anything or...
The thought of having a poisonous spider such as a Black Widow or Brown Recluse inside your home is frightening! Did you know, it is no harder to control these spiders than any other spider? All spiders need food and a place to hide, to live indoors....
Florida's mild, humid conditions drastically increase pest and insect activity compared to the majority of other areas in the U.S. The lack of a cold season allows pests to thrive and multiply year-round. There are a total of 308 different insects...
Ticks are small spiderlike arachnids that bite to fasten themselves onto the skin so they can feed on blood. Tick control is a widespread concern among people, especially those with pets. Ticks are one of the most common, troublesome pest...
Ticks are small spiderlike arachnids that bite to fasten themselves onto the skin so they can feed on blood. Tick control is a widespread concern among people, especially those with pets. Ticks are one of the most common, troublesome pest for...
Several tick diseases are present in Florida, and others can be contracted during travel. If you are bitten by a tick and become ill, contact your physician. Ticks can be found throughout the year in Florida, but there are seasonal differences in the...
Ants! - This is the worst time of year... all the rain is driving them indoors, into your home & business.
Successful Ant Control requires you to play a part. 1. Let the tech know what you have already tried, actions & insecticides. 2. See if there is any way to improve the sanitation of your home. (It is just about impossible to eradicate an ant...
The Fleas of Tampa & Plant City, Florida and surrounding areas are small, and dark brown to black in color. They are blood sucking insects that get about 1/16 inch long. Their legs are made for jumping long distances. The fleas mouth is designed...
Mosquitoes Deadliest Insects Pest Control Tampa The Deadliest Insect on Earth! Most insects are harmless to humans. A lot of insects actually are beneficial to us, but there are a few insects that can kill us. The deadliest of all is the tiny...
Spiders are not usually on the top of the annoying pest list. In fact, I am sure they rank below most other common pests like roaches and rats. However, they can cause the same problems that many other pest do and have traits that make them even...
Bed bugs are harder to treat than any other household pests for several reasons. Bed bug treatments/removal require cooperation from both the professional and the home owner. The home owner will be asked to handle their personal items in a specific...
Here in Tampa, Florida we put up with a lot of bugs, including the Crazy Ant. The Crazy Ant is a small brown or black ant about 1/8 " long. These ants can become a real pain in the neck. The Crazy Ant will invade just about any building they find, as...
The German Cockroach is a small species of cockroach. Much smaller than the American Cockroach, and often confused with the Asian Cockroach. While there are many similarities, there are some differences that can be seen if you know what you are...
Pest Prevention Pest Control Tampa Bay & Plant City, FL Three Steps to Pest Prevention: Clean up - Reduce clutter around the stove, fridge and kitchen cabinets, by recycling newspaper, paper and plastic bags, cardboard, and...
There are two very different kinds of rats here in the Tampa Bay area. Hopefully this will help you identify which one you might be having a problem with and why. There is the Roof Rat, also known as the Ship Rat, Fruit Rat, Black Rat, or...
