ALTRISET TERMITE PROTECTION BY DUPONT NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

ALTRISET TERMITE PROTECTION BY DUPONT

Now there is a non-repellent termiticide that provides excellent control of termites yet has minimal impact on the environment. The team of scientists at DuPont has developed another new class of chemistry with this latest innovation, providing high-performing termite control and soil residual for ongoing structural protection. DuPont? Altriset,? the first soil-applied liquid termiticide launched in almost a decade, is in a class of chemistry with a mode of action like no other termite control product. Laboratory and field study results prove Altriset? halts termite feeding within hours while providing termite elimination for critical long-term structural protection. Plus, Altriset? offers an excellent toxicological and environmental profile.  In addition to requiring no signal word on the label, DuPont? Altriset? is the first and only liquid termiticide to be classified as reduced-risk under the U.S. EPA reduced-risk program.

Studies have proven that DuPont? Altriset? is highly effective against termites, and even halts feeding in hours. Laboratory tests have shown as termites tunnel through the treated zone, they quickly acquire a lethal dose of Altriset.? However, these termites will continue to crawl, groom and clean for extended periods after exposure.  Once affected by Altriset,? termites will begin to exhibit increased aggregation, enhanced grooming and contact with other colony members for hours.  Affected termites will become more lethargic and show signs of muscle paralysis; decreased coordination and mortality will ultimately occur within several days. The delayed mortality and increased colony interaction are key reasons why Altriset? is so effective.

DuPont? Altriset? is a highly effective way to control termites while also minimizing impact on the environment. Altriset? also has an excellent environmental and toxicological profile?requiring no signal word on the label. This achievement is one reason why the U.S. EPA has awarded Altriset? reduced-risk status for use as a termiticide treatment.

Collier Pest Control is also concerned about the impact we have on our environment.  This is why we are very excited about the New Altriset? by DuPont? that has little or no toxic effect on our surroundings and environment!  If you are looking for a environmentally safe way to control damaging subterranean termites, this is it.  Altriset? control termites quickly and without any impact to our surrounding. 

Call, 239-455-4300, for a complete explanation of how an Altriset? treatment will work for you or any of our other services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Remember Florida does not have to be shared with insects.

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HOUSE DUST MITES NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

HOUSE DUST MITES 

If you think our modern, well insulated house is a safe haven from all allergenic alarms, think again.  That average six room house accumulates an average of 40 pounds of dust per year.  That dust is home to millions of unseen, but troublesome Dust Mites.

                The North American and European House Dust Mite is a little known and rarely mentioned group of mites.  Wherever humans and their pets live Dust Mites will be presents.  These Dust Mites will feed on skin dander deposited in beds, furniture, and carpeting.  When there are large populations of Mites are in a home.  Skin fragments and Mite fecal material become airborne causing allergic reactions like asthma and rashes.  Research has shown that the most prevalent allergen in a home is dust produced from Dust Mites.

                Dust Mites are extremely small, .04 millimeters, making identification by sight impossible without the use of a microscope.  You can fit as many as 7000 on a fingernail.  They are globular in shape, and creamy white in color.  Mites have 6 legs as larva and 8 legs as nymphs and adults.  The adult female Dust Mite lays about 25 to 50 eggs a day for 30 days.  The eggs hatch and develop to adults in about one month.

                People shed about 1/5 of an ounce of dander (dead skin) per week.  One gram of skin will feed thousands of mites for months.  Actually, 80 % of what you see floating in a sunbeam through a window is skin flakes.  To Dust Mites this is a Thanksgiving dinner.  Dust Mites eat skin flakes both human and animal.  Skin flakes have a fungus growing on them which is especially attractive to Dust Mites.

                Dust Mites bite you and cause you to itch; they also produce allergens to which some people are very sensitive.  The Dust Mite feces contain 15 different proteins, and many people are allergic to the combination of these different proteins.

                House Dust Mites inhabit damp places that are occupied by people and pets.  The House Dust Mite thrives in high humidity of 70 to 80% and warm temperatures from 68 to 84 degrees.  They are found in mattresses, pillows, in stuffed furniture, rugs, draperies, and any crack or crevice. 

                Dust Mites produce an allergic reaction that causes symptoms similar to asthma.   Headaches, respiratory problems, eye irritation, fatigue, and depression are other allergic reaction which can be linked to Dust Mite feces.  A 15 year old pillow could have a third of its weight in Dust Mite feces.  One ounce of dust can hold as many as 42,000 Dust Mites.

                Unfortunately, studies have shown that Dust Mites can never be completely eliminated from an area, but can be suppressed for a short time.  Dust Mite populations can be reduce with a little personal effort by washing  bedding and other items in hot (130 degree) water weekly, putting your pillows in the dryer on high for 15 to 30 minutes, and do thorough household cleaning regularly. This may mean that you vacuum your furniture, draperies, and mattresses weekly and spray them with disinfectant.  Vacuuming with most conventional air bag vacuum cleaners can works against you in Dust Mite elimination, they vent dust out the exhaust and into the air again.  The use of a water trap vacuum will collect the dust in the water where it stays.  Don't use dusters, mops, or brooms because they all merely rearrange the dust and the Dust Mites.  In extreme cases wrap your mattress and pillows in plastic and remove the draperies from the bedroom area.  Wash and clean window blinds weekly, professionally cleaning the carpet regularly or remove it all together, then wash the hard surface floors weekly, and cleaning the heating and air conditioning dusts will give added benefit.

                You can help reduce House Dust Mites with a higher rated heating and air conditioning filter.  Drain treatment systems are available for your air conditioner to help stop bacteria, molds, and fungus growing from the drain pan.  E use of dehumidifiers to keep the humidity less than 50% will kill off most molds and fungus and starve the Dust Mites.  Ozone producing machines are available to kill off the fungus on skin flakes and dust to starve out Dust Mites, also.

                Collier Pest Control can help you control Dust Mites with our Dust Mite Service specially designed for Southwest Florida.  We can thoroughly broad cast spray all of your flooring, furniture, draperies, mattresses, and air conditioning ducts.  This treatment will kill all existing Dust Mites in your home and keep them from re-infesting your home for up to 60 days. This specialized treatment for Dust Mites kills the fungus on all treated areas and keeps killing fungus to keep the Dust Mites from re-infesting our home.

                Don't suffer another day with annoying Dust Mites.  Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Don't let unwanted guest spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects.

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Pharaoh Ants NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

Pharaoh Ants

     If you have found out, you have Pharaoh Ants. This will give you a start on what to do about them.

     The first thing you need to know is Pharaoh ants have multiple queen colonies. Each colony can have as many as one hundred queens or more and up to one million workers, and there may be more than one colony around your home. This is the reason homeowners are unsuccessful in ridding their homes of these ants. Each time killing bait or chemical spray is used on trailing ants the problem is made worse. The queens that remain in the nest produce more eggs to rebuild the nest bigger than before to ensure proper care of the colony.

     Pharaoh ants enter your home or building by hitch hiking a ride in a box, furniture, grocery bag, or by walking in from next door. It usually takes three to four months to begin seeing worker ants foraging for food on your counters, and by this time the colony is becoming well established. Pharaoh ants will feed on a variety of food sources. These ants need protein, carbohydrates, and fat in their diet and can be seen eating anything from soap to cosmetics, chemicals, dead insects, and food crumbs we leave behind.

     The only effective method of controlling Pharaoh ants is using sterilizing bait followed up by killing bait. Traditional chemical or baiting methods will not eliminate Pharaoh ants. NONE!

     Collier Pest Control has developed a five week baiting program proven successful over many years to eliminate your home, or building of Pharaoh ants. This program utilizes sterilizing bait that halts egg production and stops larva from becoming adult worker ants. We then apply an appropriate killing bait to eliminate the thousands of worker ants in each colony. Finally, Collier Pest Control protects your home with our proven general household treatment method called "THE PRESCRIPTION TREATMENT SYSTEM".

     Don't suffer another day with these ants. Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control for a full explanation on Pharaoh Ants or any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com. Remember Florida home doesn't have to be shared with insects!

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MIDGES NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

MIDGES

                The Florida Midge emerge from lakes in astronomical numbers, covering walls of homes, and forming heaps of wispy corpses under outdoor lights.  They are sometimes called blind mosquitoes because when their multitudes are disturbed in their resting places on lake shore sedges, they rise up with a mosquito-like whine and fly clumsily away among the vegetation, as to recognize a good meal when it walks into their back yard.  Actually, Midges do not feed during their short life of a day or two.  Since they do not feed they do not bite as adult mosquitoes.     

 This is time enough for myriads of them to vanish down the gullets of swallows, dragonflies, and fish.

The larva of the Midge lives in the mud of lakes and low water areas where each constructs a small open-ended tube. Through which they draw a little stream of water from which they remove algae and microscopic debris.  They act as the filter for our lakes and low water areas.  90% of all Midge activity takes place just before sundown.

            Control of the Midge is limited to reducing the lights around lakes and low water areas, stocking bodies of water with carp and goldfish, adding insect growth regulators to bodies of water, and light traps around the same bodies of water.

            Collier Pest Control is also limited to controlling the source points of the Midge, but we have had very good success in controlling Midges at homes around Southwest Florida.  We can treat your home with a special material in all areas that Midges would rest such as, front foyers, eaves, soffits, windows, doors, lanai areas, pool cages, and the garage.  When Midges rest on areas where we have treated they will be controlled within a few minutes.  It is very effective!

            Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com. Don't let unwanted pests spoiling your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISMS NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

OTHER WOOD DESTROYING ORGANISMS 

OLD HOUSE BORER

                The name "Old House Borer" is really misleading as this insect is most commonly found in newer homes.  This beetle has a life cycle of three to twelve years depending upon environmental and nutritional conditions.  The Old house Borer is a beetle that during the larval stage, feeds upon seasoned softwood, such as pine.  The larval stage feeds upon the wood and can do extensive damage before it is seen.  The Adult emerges from the wood and can lay eggs to continue the life cycle.  The adult creates an exit hole that is oval and 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch in diameter.  If the infestation is very limited the old house borer can be controlled by replacing the infested wood.  In most cases, tent fumigation treatment of the structure is required to achieve control.

POWDER POST BEETLES

                Powder Post Beetles normally will infest hardwoods, such as ash elm, oak, pecan, and walnut, as the large open pores of these hardwoods are needed for egg-laying by the female.  In this area, they are most often found in bamboo or wicker furniture, although they have been seen in hardwood door frames.  The adult beetle is rarely seen, rather, the damage left by the adult emerging from the wood is often noticed.  The exit holes left by the adult are small, 1/32 of an inch to 1/8 of an inch in diameter.  Around the exit hole is a very fine talc like powder.  This is usually the first indicator of an infestation.  The adult can only re-infest the structure if there is unfinished hardwood., in which the female can lay it's eggs.  Control of the Powder Post Beetle, depends upon the source of infestation.  If the source is in furniture, or other removable items, the item ca be removed and treated.  In some instances, the entire structure must be fumigated.

WOOD DECAY FUNGI

            Some people term this a "dry" rot.  There is no such thing a "dry rot".  All wood must have moisture of over 20% in order for wood decay fungi to attack.  There are three types of fungi that we have in this area.  White Rot:  This gives the wood a white bleached appearance.  The wood eventually turns spongy and is stringy when broken.  Brown Rot:  This rot give the wood a brown appearance and the wood breaks into cubical shapes pieces when broken.  Water conducting fungi:  (Poria) This rot is not very common in this area, but when seen, looks like a white fan with dirty white to black roots that can conduct moisture back to the wood up to twenty five feet away.  The control of wood decay fungi is to find the source of moisture and correct it.  Then the decaying wood can be replaced.  The most common area for wood decay in a home is at the bottom of a wood door frame of an exterior door.  Once the paint starts to fail, water invades the wood, and as soon as the moisture content exceeds 20% the wood decay fungi begins to grow.

Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control for a complete explanation on termites, wood destroying insects, wood decay fungi, or any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Remember Florida does not have to be shared with insects.

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SCORPIONS NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

SCORPIONS

Collier Pest Control is your Southwest Florida Pest Authority, including Scorpions.  Here in Southwest Florida we mostly see the Common Striped Scorpion.  It has 2 broad dark bands extending the length of the back on a yellowish brown body.  They usually grow to 1 1/2 inches and normally live outdoors and only invade homes foraging for food.  They can live 3 to 5 years.

                Scorpions are flattened, crab like animals having 10 legs and a fleshy tail.  They have an upturned up stinger at the end of their tail.  There are over 1200 species of scorpions, but only 20 to 30 types are in the United States.  They are unique as they do not lay eggs and their young are born alive.  After they are born, the mother will carry them until their first molt.  Scorpions are most active at night hiding under boards, bark, rubbish, buildings of the ground, debris, under foliage growth, and palm fronds.

                Scorpion's sting!  But, only sting when provoked or disturbed.  The sting of the Common Striped Scorpion is painful but not dangerous to our health except for those persons who exhibit allergic reactions to insect stings.  Normally, strong ammonia will help the pain and icing the sting will keep the swelling down. There have been no deaths from Scorpion stings in Florida. 

                Scorpions have poor eye sight and being nocturnal and predaceous, they feed on insects, spiders, or small animal wildlife.  They do not stalk their prey, but wait to grab it alive with their pinchers.

                Collier Pest Controls can help eliminate any Scorpion problem around your home with our "Collier Complete" pest control service.  We will treat all the cracks and crevices inside your home and broadcast spray the soffits, eaves, mulch beds, flower beds, entry ways, and a 5 to 10 perimeter around your home.   If you remove all areas Scorpions will hide listed above, around your home your will be protected from these silent invaders.

                Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Don't let unwanted guests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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Exterra Inground Termite Baiting System NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

Why We Recommend

The Exterra Inground Termite Baiting System

Collier Pest Control has always dedicated itself to provide you the most advance pest control service available.  This includes our Termite services also. 

Collier Pest Control recommends and provides The Exterra Inground Termite Baiting System for Subterranean Termite control.  We have been an Exterra representative since 2000 with hundreds of successful Exterra installations controlling termites all over southwest Florida.

The Exterra Inground Termite Baiting System was designed by pest control operators to overcome all the problems associated with other competitive systems.  The Exterra Inground System is 8 times bigger than all other competitive termite baiting systems.  It is designed not to disrupt termite activity when being inspected or adding bait to the station, like other competitive systems do.  When termites are disturbing the look else ware for food, like your home.  The Exterra Inground System has more attracting wood in the station than other systems do.  The Exterra System has the ability to hold 410 grams of active termite controlling bait, that's 6 times more bait than any other termite system available.  At Collier Pest Control we place The Exterra Inground Termite Baiting System stations every ten foot apart.  That is 3 times closer that other systems.

Collier Pest Control offers more benefits than other pest control termite companies including: 

?        Monitoring The Exterra Inground Termite Baiting System station every 60 days when there is no termite activity and when termites are seen within the Exterra Station, we monitor the Stations every 30 days until the termite activity has been controlled.  

?        We also maintain and replace any stations that need repaired or damaged. 

?        We offer you written monthly reports of all the inspected Exterra Baiting Station. 

?        Collier Pest Control offers economic yearly renews to maintain this valuable protection for your home. 

?        Collier Pest Control offers a $500,000 damage warranty against any termite damage due to our negligence.

Collier Pest Control has investigated all types of Inground Baiting Systems and to our profession knowledge there is no better inground termite control system available than the Exterra Inground Termite Baiting System.

Look it up for yourself at www.for-thor.com and read how much more protection you can receive from Exterra than any other type of inground termite baiting system.

Call, 239-455-4300, for a full explanation on the Exterra Inground Termite Baiting Systems, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Remember Florida does not have to be shared with insects.

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LAWN INSECT AND FUNGUS CONTROL NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

TROPICAL TURF CARE

LAWN INSECT AND FUNGUS CONTROL 

Concerned, or worried about your lawn being destroyed from insects or fungus? 

            Collier Pest Control can put your anxiety to rest!  We now have a bi-monthly insect and fungal control treatment called Tropical Turf Care, for all domestic turf. 

            Yes, Collier Pest Control will come to your home and treat all of your turf grass every other month for all crawling insects and fungus.  This service will control grass related insects such as: chinch bugs, sod web worms, all ants, roaches, scorpions, centipedes, and most crawling insects.  It also controls most Florida turf fungus such as: grey leaf, brown spot, and dollar spot.  Grubs and granule fertilizing is an additional service not included.

            To give your lawn an extra boost, Collier Pest Control will apply to your lawn liquid fertilizer 4 times during the year.

            Your worries and fears of the lawn being eaten up from insects or destroyed by fungus is no longer necessary.  Let Collier Pest Control treat your turf with Tropical Turf Care every other month.

            Call, 239-455-4300, for a complete explanation about our new turf insect and fungal treatment called Tropical Turf Care, or look us up on our web site collierpestcontrol.com.  Remember Florida does not have to be shared with insects.

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LAWN DAMAGE WHAT IS IT? INSECTS OR FUNGUS? NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

LAWN DAMAGE

WHAT IS IT? INSECTS OR FUNGUS? 

            The cause of turf grass damage is often difficult to determine if considerable time has elapsed between damage and diagnosis. Damage is often blamed on disease or insects when there is no sound basis for such a diagnosis. A careful diagnosis involves analysis of climatic and environmental conditions, along with the management program followed. It is important to know what fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, or herbicides have been applied, the amounts used, and the time and method of application.

            It may surprise you to learn this, but humans cause more problems to turf than all the diseases and insects combined.  For example, walking, running, sports, horses, dogs, and bicycles all cause wear to turf.  When turf is worn, it becomes weak and more susceptible to disease and other forms of damage. When turf damage is noticed and before applying pesticides, make sure it is caused by insects and not diseases.  Be sure to examine an area of turf that contains living as well as damaged grass. The most serious insects of turf feed on living turf and are not found in dead areas. Insects found in completely dead patches generally are not responsible for the damage.

            If the turf looks damaged, wilted, and water-starved, then an insect may be involved.

Turf problems make us dig for clues and work hard for our answers. There are some steps we can take to narrow the field of problems that might be causing an unhealthy lawn.  First, try to determine if the problem is living (biotic) or nonliving (abiotic). Biotic problems include disease, insects or weed infestations.  Like insect damage turf disease can be difficult to identify.  Turf diseases have another thing in common with insect invasions.  Both are usually the result of an unhealthy lawn.  Diagnosing turf diseases takes a lot of practice and a good eye for color and patterns. Once you know what to look for you'll be able to narrow down the diseases species and focus on a just a few different species that fit the description of your problem.

            Most turf diseases are caused by an imbalance or reaction in the natural fungi population present in all fine turf.  For the most part, fungi do not cause disease.  In fact, for most of their life fungi helps degrade thatch.  Fungi only cause disease in turf when two events occur; the weather is conducive to disease and when plants are susceptible to infection.

            If you think you have insects or disease killing your lawn, call, 239-455-4300, for an explanation to what we can do to help you rebuild your lawn or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Remember Florida does not have to be shared with insects.

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SURINAM COCKROACH NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

THE SURINAM COCKROACH

This tropical cockroach usually is not noticed until large numbers have populated an area.  They remain inside cracks and crevices, under leaf litter, and mulch during the day and come out at night to feed upon plants.  Surinam cockroaches are plant feeders and can severely damage plants in greenhouses and atriums.  They also are commonly found in potted plants, planters, and other humid, hot situations outdoors in the Gulf coast states from Florida to Texas.

The Surinam cockroach burrows into the soil to a depth of three to four inches, where they construct a burrow containing nymphs, (adolescents), and females incubating their egg capsules.  These egg capsules produce from 14 to 42 eggs each.  Surinam cockroaches are unique, in that there are NO males of the species found in the United States.  The females reproduce parthenogentically with out mating with a male.  Surinam cockroaches are 3/4" to 1" long, are brown in color,  and have a very obvious dark brown to black shield, (the area behind its head), which is called the pronotum.  

To control this insect it is critical to remove harborage areas, such as excessive leaf litter, excessive mulch, unneeded landscape timbers, stones, or other objects close to the foundation of your building.  Residual materials should be applied to foundations, plantings, woodpiles, potted plants, mulch and any infested areas.  Barrier treatments can substantially reduce Surinam cockroach populations around your home.

Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Do not let unwanted guest spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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FLORIDA CARPENTER ANT NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

FLORIDA CARPENTER ANT 

                FED UP!  Tired of seeing Carpenter Ants in your home?  Sick of spraying those awful smelling insecticides? Trying to kill off what seems to be a never ending army of silent invaders?

                NO PROBLEM! Collier Pest Control's highly developed method of Carpenter Ant Control can rid you of your nightly aggravations.  As the population of Florida continues to grow and building development extends into previously undisturbed land, ant and insect sightings in homes are on the rise.

                The Florida Carpenter Ant is a large ant, up to 1/2 inch long, with its head and thorax brown, and abdomen black.  The reputation of this ant being a house wrecker is all fable.  The Florida Carpenter Ant does not eat wood, as termites do.  They will, however, excavate galleries in previously damaged wood from moisture, termites, or dry rot.  The Florida Carpenter Ant feeds on honeydew produced from aphids, other insects, and household scraps.

                The Florida Carpenter Ant nests in the ground beneath root systems, rotting logs, tree stumps, mulch beds, tree cavities or any moisture area.  These ants foliage indoors for water, food, or to form a satellite colony. This satellite colony is a secondary colony to support the main colony.

                Collier Pest Control will control these swiftly moving nocturnal pests by eliminating the satellite colonies in your home, killing other colonies around your home and applying carpenter ant repealing materials to keep all unwanted guests from returning to your home.

                Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on how this new method of Carpenter Ant treatment will work for you, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com..  Don't let unwanted guests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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SILVERFISH AND FIREBRATS NAPLS FORT MYERS FLORIDA

SILVERFISH AND FIREBRATS 

            Collier Pest Control is your Southwest Florida Pest Authority, including Silverfish and Firebrats. Both Silverfish and Firebrats are common household pests that can cause damage in homes by eating foods or other materials that are high in protein, sugar, or starch.   Silverfish will eat cereals, moist wheat and flour, paper on which there is glue or paste, sizing in paper and bookbinding's, starch in clothing and rayon fabrics.

                Both Silverfish and Firebrats have flattened bodies, broad at the front and tapering gradually toward the rear (carrot shaped).  They both have three long slender appendages found at the rear of the body and two long slender antennae attached to their heads.  Both are wingless with their bodies covered with scales.  Silverfish are shiny silver gray or pearl gray in color and Firebrats are mottled gray in color.  Both are active at night and hide during the day.

                Silverfish live and develop in damp cool places such as baseboards, bookcases, closets, window and door frames.  Large numbers of Silverfish may be found in newly constructed buildings in which the newly plastered walls are still damp.

                Firebrats live and develop in hot damp places such as around furnaces, fireplaces, hot water pipes and heaters, insulation, and outdoor mulch beds.

                Collier Pest Control can eliminate unwanted Silverfish and Firebrats with our "Collier Complete" pest control service.  We will treat all the cracks and crevices inside your home and broadcast spray the eaves, soffits, mulch beds, flower beds, entry ways, and 5 to 10 feet perimeter around the outside of your home.

                Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our services, or look us up on line at collierpestcontrol.com.  Do not let unwanted guests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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GHOST ANTS NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

GHOST ANTS

          The Ghost Ant has become the number one pest ant found in Southwest Florida. This ant is identified by the worker ants running erratically and rapidly on a set trail that can be traced back to the nest.  They are very tiny, about 1/32 of an inch long, and derives its name from the fact that it is very difficult to see.  The head and thorax of the Ghost Ant is dark in color and the abdomen and legs are very pale.  This forces a person to look very closely at surfaces just to see the workers moving about.  They will create trails from just a few ants to hundreds. 

                These trails can usually be located along building foundations and up the walls outdoors.  Ghost ants will readily trail down branches of trees and shrubs into the structure, and through cracks around eaves and soffits.  The Ghost Ant's primary habitat is outdoors.  They will nest in the soil, dead tree limbs, under stones, and in hollow cavities of plants.  Inside, the Ghost Ant will nest inside wall voids, behind base boards, and under cabinets. 

                Each Ghost Ant colony is moderate in size, with thousands of workers and numerous reproductive queens.  New colonies are started by "budding" where one or more reproductive queens, together with workers and brood (larvae and pupae), move away from the original colony. 

                The worker Ghost Ant is very fond of honeydew secreted by aphids, but will also feed upon live and dead insects.  Moisture is a limiting factor in the survival of Ghost Ants. They have a very high need for moisture. 

                Conditions which result in excess moisture such as poor drainage or plumbing leaks should be corrected.  If possible, a vegetation free border should be installed around the foundation.  Branches of trees and shrubs which

touch the structure should be trimmed back.  Successful control of the Ghost Ant depends upon the ability to locate

the foraging ants and  the nest sites.  The liberal use of bait in proper locations works well when combined with an exterior power spray treatment.  The Ghost Ant can often be controlled within a few days.

                Don't let insect change your lifestyle in beautiful Southwest Florida.  Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a complete explanation and free estimate on any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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TERMIDOR TERMITE DEFENSE NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

WHY TERMIDOR TERMITE DEFENSE 

Termites do have a place in the environment and have been an important part of the earth's ecological system for many millions of years.  Termites infest dead and dying trees and speed up the natural cycle of deterioration, allowing for new growth to begin.  Unfortunately, they can't distinguish between the wood in your home and the wood in a forest.

There are three key steps you can take to make sure your home doesn't become their home.

First, get a pest control professional, like us (Collier Pest Control), experienced and trained to do a thorough termite inspection to all parts of your home, attic, window frames, door frames, crown moldings, baseboards, plumbing and electrical pipes, crawl spaces, foundations, and any place wood or earth touches your home. Termites can squeeze through crack as narrow as 1/32 of an inch.  So, no part of your home is safe from a termite infestation. 

Second, if termites are found, have us explain how we can correct and eliminate the Termite Infestation that entered your home and keep them from returning with Termidor Liquid Termite Protection.  If no termites where found, congratulations!  Now is the time to protect your home with Termidor Liquid Termite Preventative Protection and keep unwanted Termites from creating costly damage to your home.  In either case, at the signs of a Termite Infestation or for Termite Prevention, Termidor Liquid Termite Protection is the fastest most effective way, America's #1 Termite Defense to address the situation.

Third, to insure a Termite Free home, have Collier Pest Control provide you Free Yearly Termite Inspection to all areas of your home.  This will give you added assurance and peace of mind that Termites are not creating costly unseen damage on your home.

Don't worry about Termites eating your home and costing you thousands in repairs.  Call, 239-455-4300, for a Free Home Termite Inspection and a full explanation on how we can protect your home and possessions with Termidor Liquid Termite Protection or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Remember Florida does not have to be shared with insects.

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ASIAN COCKROACHES NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

ASIAN COCKROACHES 

                Collier Pest Control is your Southwest Florida Pest Authority, including the Asian Cockroach.  The Asian Cockroach was recently introduced into Florida as a new species in 1986.  It has spread over at least one third of the state, from the center of Florida to Collier County and Southwest Florida.  

            The Asian Roach is a rural and suburban pest that mainly infests single family, suburban houses and yards.  The Asian Roach is abundant outdoors, where populations of 30,000 to 250,000 per acre have been found.  The adults are strong fliers and can fly up to 120 feet in a single flight.

            Adult Asian Roaches take flight even during the day if disturbed.  At dusk there is a frenzy of activity when adults are active in grass and mulch. These active pests invade any opening in a house, such as a lighted doorway or window.  Once inside, they crawl on illuminated television screens and walls while the lights are on during the evening.

            The Asian Roach is almost identical in appearance to the German cockroach.  Many people confuse this outdoor pest with the most common of indoor infestations, the German Roach.  The wings of the Asian Roach are usually longer and are lighter brown in color than most German Roaches.  Asian Roaches are found mostly outdoors but can be seen inside around windows, doors, illuminated lighting and away from food areas.  The German Roach is always found inside and around food areas.  The female Asian Roach can produce an egg capsule with 40 eggs every 28 days.  The nymphs will mature to adults in about 6 to 7 weeks.

            Collier Pest Control can control these outdoor pests with our "Collier Complete" pest control service.  We can thoroughly treat all your inside cracks and crevices and complete the service with a broadcast spraying of the eaves, soffits, flower beds, entry ways, and 5 to 10 feet perimeter around your home.

            Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Don't let unwanted guests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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ENVIROCARE PEST CONTROL NATURES WAY NO CHEMICAL SPRAY TREATMENT NAPLES FORT MYERS FLORIDA

COLLIER ENVIROCARE 

PEST CONTROL DONE NATURES WAY PEST CONTROL

  Collier Pest Control recognizes the need to offer an option of a no spray, non-organophosphate pest control treatment.  Collier Pest Control searched for an alternative method of pest control, a new system and a non-traditional spraying system.

                Collier Pest Control offers the Enviro-Care Pest Control Treatment done Natures Way!  A totally new concept of doing pest control.  NO ORGANOPHOSPAHATES, NO CARBAMATES, NO CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, and absolutely no odors inside your home or business!  This new and exciting treatment gives everyone an alternative when concerned over the use of spraying pesticide treatments in their home.  The Enviro-Care treatment puts greater emphasis on non-chemical methods of controlling insects.  This new method consists of a thorough evaluation and inspection of your home or business.  Use of biological, organic, and mechanical means to trap, repel, and bait to control insects.

                If you have had concerns or are opposed to the old fashion methods of pest control spraying treatments, The Enviro-Care Treatment from Collier Pest Control will meet your needs. 

                Insects and rodents compete with us for our food supply, destroy or damage property, and can spread diseases.  You can protect your health and property from pests without compromising your environment to chemical pesticides.

                Collier Pest Control, using the Enviro-Care Treatment, done Natures Way, will treat the cracks and voids of your home or business.  We'll also treat the windows, door frames, plumbing and electrical pipes, cabinets and vanities, and your attic.  Collier Pest Control will finish the service with a non chemical perimeter outside treatment to the surroundings of your home or business.  The Enviro-Care Treatment will protect your home or business against most of Southwest Florida's crawling insects for a period of up to 180 days, that's  six months of protection.

                Don't let unwanted insects spoil your Southwest Florida lifestyle.  You now can protect your home or business, without old fashion spraying methods, with the Enviro-Care Treatment, done Natures Way.

                Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a free estimate and a complete explanation of all our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!

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FLEA INFORMATION FORT MYERS AND NAPLES FLORIDA

INFORMATION ABOUT FLEAS

            Fleas are pest to humans and their domestic animals all over the world.  While most fleas prefer non-human hosts, many can and do feed on humans when infestations are heavy or when other hosts are not readily available.

                Fleas are small, wingless parasitic insects that are extremely well adapted to their environment.  The first step toward effective control is recognizing two very important factors.  First, the 4 stages of the flea life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, and adult) have to be broken or stopped.  Second, the flea population must be controlled everywhere it exists, on the pet, inside the home, and out in the yard.

                1.  THE EGG STAGE

                The eggs are laid loosely and singly on the host.  The eggs are not sticky so when the host shakes, scratches, or moves around the eggs will be deposited in all areas where the hosts rest, sleeps, and is active.

                2.  THE LARVAL STAGE

                Flea larva is whitish, legless, and worm like.  Unlike adult fleas, the larvae are free living (non-parasitic) with chewing mouth parts and feed on material available in their environment.   It is necessary for successful development of the larva to feed on organic debris and the adult flea excrement containing dried blood which composes the main diet of the flea larva. Larvae are more sensitive to temperature and humidity than the eggs.  Low humidity, less than 50%, is fatal for flea larvae.  The larval period normally lasts 7-15 days, but can be as long as several months if the environment is less favorable.

                3.  THE PUPAL STAGE

                Unlike the egg and larval stage, the pupa stage is very resilient to harsh conditions.  The cocoon serves to protect the pupa from predators and also acts as a barrier against insecticides.  Within the cocoon the pupa changes into a pre-emerged adult flea.  Adults will emerge from the pupa case in 5-7 days under favorable conditions.  In adverse conditions, the pupae and pre-emerged adults can lay quiet within the cocoon for up to a full year.   Flea emergence can be stimulated by body warmth of the host and the pressure made by a host walking on the pre-emerged adult within the cocoon, increased temperatures and mechanical disturbances.

                4.  THE ADULT STAGE

                The adult flea has well developed legs for jumping.  Adults have piercing-sucking mouth parts and are usually ready to take a blood meal, their only source of food, 24-48 hours after emerging from the cocoon.  Adult fleas spend 90% of their life on the host and feed many times a day.  On average, the female flea lays 15-20 eggs per day for the 10-14 days that she is fertile.

                For an effective flea program to stop any re-infestation of fleas in all areas, the pet, the home, and the yard must be treated.  Pets drop flea eggs anywhere at any time.  After hatching, the flea larva then can migrate to dark low traffic areas where food is available.  All stages of the flea can be carried throughout the house in the laundry, on people or on their clothing.  Also, if the infested pet frequently travels in the family vehicle it may be necessary to treat the vehicle as well.  Outdoor treatment is also necessary when the pets are allowed outside.

                Although nearly all adult fleas present at the time of service will be controlled, don't be alarmed if you see some fleas within a few days to three weeks after treatment.  These are newly emerged adults from the cocoon of the pupa stage.  If these conditions are present after treatment, control the new adults on the pet with bathing or a pet flea insecticide.  Any flea prevention program must include regular grooming and bathing of the pet.  If the pet is not being treated regularly, you could see constant sighting of fleas.  Your home and your yard would not be re-infested but your pet would be infested.

                To insure a continuous protection from fleas on your home and yard, we recommend that you renew your flea services at the end of each guarantee period.  Call, 239-455-4300, us today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our service, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Don't let unwanted guests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle!  Remember, Florida does not have to be share with insects!

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TERMITE INSPECTIONS WITH COLLIER PEST CONTROL LEE AND COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA

WHY HAVE COLLIER PEST CONTROL'S TERMITE INSPECTIONS

 

Every year, thousands of homes are attacked by wood destroying organisms. In fact, termites cause more damage than hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, and fire combined! Banks and homeowners need to know if there is visible evidence in a home before investing their money.  In most cases, if there is an infestation problem after a termite inspection, it is because the inspector failed their responsibilities. The inspector did not inspect thoroughly and missed an infested area.  It is important to know how buildings are constructed to understand where and how termites and other Wood Destroying Organisms enter the structure.  There is no substitute for hard work and experience.   

Most homes have a "termite" inspection before the property changes hands.  A "termite" inspection is really misnamed.  The inspection as required and defined by Florida State Law is really a "Wood Destroying Organisms" inspection.  In Florida, the types of wood destroying organisms we inspect for is defined by state law.  These are not the only insects that destroy wood in a home, but rather what, by law, we must inspect for all species of termites, powder post beetles, old house borers, and wood decay fungi.  It is interesting to note that Carpenter Ants have the ability to destroy wood, but are NOT part of the scope of the inspection.

In general, a wood destroying organism inspector looks at all the VISIBLE areas of the structure to find any evidence of an infestation of wood destroying organisms.  Our inspector then reports what was found on the form required by Florida state law.  An inspection may include sounding or probing of suspect areas.  As you will learn, the inspector cannot see into walls, voids, under furniture, carpeting, or in low crawl spaces!

The public will often expect that the inspection guarantees that there are no wood destroying organisms in the home.  THIS IS NOT TRUE!  The report is only an indicator of the presence or absence of an infestation based upon WHAT WAS VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE ON THE DAY OF INSPECTION!  If evidence is found, a proposal for treatment and a warranty is given to the people whom ordered the inspection 

            This is why we at Collier Pest Control back up all our guaranteed termite inspections with a full year's warranty, that if any evidence of termite infestation is found within a year from the paid inspection, Collier Pest Control will gladly come out and treat the termite infestation.  We are that confident of our termite inspectors not to miss any hidden termite infestations in your home.

            Call, 239-455-4300, today to order your free termite inspection and a full explanation on any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com.  Don't let unwanted pests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle. Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects! 

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Hydretain Plus manages soil moisture DON'T WORRY ABOUT WATER RESTRICTIONS COLLIER PEST CONTROL NAPLES FLORIDA

WATER RESTRICTIONS GOT YOU WORRIED?

COLLIER PEST CONTROL IS THE ANSWER for Southwest Florida's water restrictions and keeping your beautiful lawn irrigated.  We can treat your lawn and flower beds with the most unique soil moisture manager available, HYDRETAIN PLUS.

            Hydretain Plus is a blend of liquid organic hygroscopic and humectants compounds formulated to effectively manage soil moisture and extend watering intervals 50% or more.

            Hydretain Plus manages soil moisture in two ways.  First, by slowing the evaporation loss in the soil around the roots of the plants, second, by attracting free water molecules from the air space within the soil matrix and efficiently transferring these water molecules to the roots of the plants.

            Collier Pest Control with Hydretain Plus will give you the help you need through our Southwest Florida water restrictions and our regular spring dry season, November thru May.  This unique soil treatment will relieve drought stress to your lawn, improve growth, reduce disease problems from stress, improve optimum soil moisture, give better nutrient up take , offer your plant health, and save you money on water and plant loss.

            Don't let the lack of rain and our Southwest Florida water restrictions spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lawn and foliage.  Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control today for a complete explanation and a free estimate on how a Hydretain Plus soil treatment can help you save your lawn and plants, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com. Remember Florida does not have to be share with insects or dead grass.

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CONGRATULATION KEVIN REGAL

18 YEARS WITH COLLIER PEST CONTROL

Collier Pest Control's proud to announce today the 18 year start anniversary date for Kevin Regal our State Certified Termite Inspector and Termite Sales Manager.  Kevin is our highest seniority employee.  Starting with us in 1993 as a pest control service tech, throughout the years Kevin has studied and received a State Certification in General Household Service, Wood Destroying Insects, and Termite Fumigation.  Congratulation Kevin for your success in the Pest Control Industry and adding to the success of Collier Pest Control during your 18 years of employment.  

All the staff, management, and the owners Phil and Sandy Hadley thank you and appreciate your hard work, leadership, helpfulness, friendship, and loyalty to Collier Pest Control.  We hope you have good health and stay with Collier Pest Control for a long time in the future!

Congratulation and Thank you!

Phil and Sandy Hadley

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PEST CONTROL DISCOUNTS COLLIER PEST CONTROL LEE AND COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA

OCCUPATIONAL DISCOUNTS

Collier Pest Control wants to be supportive of our community and the people that make it work!  Collier Pest Control thinks very highly of all people that offer their life to the betterment of our community with their life work.  This is why we are a m offer OCCUPATIONAL DISCOUNTS to all public service people of our community.  The following are eligible for our occupational discounts.

• All active and retired law enforcement employees, from any department.  Sheriff, State, City, Dot, Fish & Game, Federal, If you work for a law enforcement department your entitled to our discount.
• All active and retired fire department employees and their E.M.S. employees.
• All active and retired military personnel.
• All active and retired school system employees
• All hospital and medical employees

            Those who work in any of these occupations are entitled to a Collier Pest Control10% discount on any service they may receive.  Thank You for your service to our community!

Call, 239-455-4300, Collier Pest Control for a full explanation on how you can receive one of these valuable service discounts on one of our pest control services, or look us up on our web site at collierpest control.com.  Remember Florida does not have to be shared with insects.

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RODENTS-RATS-MICE SOUTWEST FLORIDA

RODENTS 

                Collier Pest Control is your Southwest Florida Pest Authority, including Rodent control.  The House Mouse is the most commonly encountered of all rodents.  The Norway and Roof Rat are two other common rodent pests.  Here in Southwest Florida we encounter the House Mouse and the Roof Rat or sometimes called the Black Rat, Palm Rat, Ship Rat, Grey Bellied Rat, or Tree Rat.  The word rodent means "to gnaw".  All rodents, mice, rats, squirrels possess chisel like incisor teeth which grow continuously throughout their lives.  These incisors are kept filed and sharp primarily by the rodents grinding and gnawing.

                Rodents are not only a nuisance; they damage, destroy things, eat and contaminate stored food, and they are also a human health danger as a disease carrier or vector of many diseases.  Rodents have been responsible for the spread of various diseases to people and domestic animals.  With modern technology for sanitation, effective drugs and specialized rodent and insect control programs, the disease threat from rodents is not as significant as it once was years ago.

                The House Mouse is thought to have spread from its origin of the grassy plains of central Asia throughout the world because of their small size and ability to survive on extremely small amounts of food.  The House Mouse is identified by a small slender body weighing 1/2 to 1 ounce as an adult with a smooth fur usually dusty gray.

                The Roof Rat is found in the lower third of the United State and primarily is a vegetarian eating seeds and plant food such as fresh vegetables and fruits.  The Roof Rat is appropriately named because by nature it is a climber and commonly lives above ground in trees, roofs, or aerial areas around structures.  The Roof Rat is identified by a pointed nose, long tail, large ears, large eyes, gray to black fur, and total weight of only 5 to 9 ounces.  The adult dropping is up to 1/2 inch long and pointed.  This dropping looks very like our green Cuban Gecko dropping.

                The importance to any successful rodent control program is pest identification, proper sanitation, harborage elimination, and rodent proofing of the building. Proper rodent control is based on the behavioral habits of the rodent.  Mice are very social and inquisitive.  They will explore anything new and only eat small amounts of food at any one time.  Roof Rats are also social and primarily nocturnal in habit. Roof Rats are very cautious and shy away from new objects and tend to eat their fill at one sitting.

                Collier Pest Control has the knowledge, experience, and a highly trained staff to be able to control or protect you from rodent problems.  Call us today, 239-455-4300, for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontro.com.  Don't let unwanted pests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle.  Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with pest!

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