Insect activity is a serious problem for Leyland Cyprus trees, according to St. Petersburg Tampa pest control experts. Because this tree is a conifer and not a deciduous tree, it makes it an uninviting host for most insects. However, it is not altogether out of harm’s way when it comes to insects. Bagworms and spider mites are two of the most menacing bugs. Their presence can cause discoloration, defoliation and sometimes even death if they are left untreated and allowed to continually feed and breed on and within the Leyland Cypruss.

Bagworms are a real problem because with each generation, the infestation becomes larger and larger. A female bagworm lays between 500 and 1,000 eggs before she dies. When the bagworm larvae emerge, they either remain on the host tree or they will spin a silken thread and “fly” to a nearby tree or plant. Because of their ability to transfer to other plants, bagworms not only pose a threat to the Leyland Cyprus, but to all nearby trees and shrubs. Unfortunately, only a few generations of bagworms can annihilate an entire landscape. While the larvae cocoon in the bags they create, they feed on the surface of the leaves, stripping the leaf of its epidermis, or the skin of the leaf.

As they develop into caterpillars, entire branches of the Leyland Cyprus can become completely defoliated. Pest control experts say it is easier to control bagworm infestations by manually removing the bags they form in the early spring or fall before the larvae have hatched. However, if the Leyland Cyprus is too large for this to take place, the tree can be sprayed with an effective insecticide to eliminate current populations. If the bagworms have already hatched, they are more difficult to control with sprays, which makes preventative care so important.

Call your local St. Petersburg Tampa pest control authority for more information on protecting the Leyland Cyprus from bagworms.

Pigeons, Starlings and Other Nuisance  Birds

Health risks from birds are Never exaggerated.  Large                                         accumulations of Bird Droppings and roosting birds may present risks of   disease to people nearby.  When parasite-infested birds leave roosts or nests to invade buildings, their parasites can bite, irritate or infest people. Serious health risks arise from disease organisms growing in Accumulations of Bird Droppings, Feathers and Droppings/Feces under a roost. If conditions are right, particularly if roosts have been active for years, disease organisms can grow in these rich nutrients.

Histoplasmosis, Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (OHS), Cryptococcosis, Other diseases carried or transmitted by birds affect humans . Psittacosis, pigeon ornithosis and Toxoplasmosis are normally mild in humans; however, serious illness or death can occur in rare cases. Pigeons and sparrows have also been implicated (along with many other species of birds) in outbreaks of Encephalitis. Chlamydiosis , Salmonellosis , Colibacillosis
 , Eastern Equine Encephalitis , Avian Tuberculosis , Cryptosporidiosis

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• Bird Inspection
• Bird Identification
• Safe and Humane Bird Removal
• Sanitation and Deodorizing of the Area
• Bird Proofing and Exclusion

Do You Know the Difference?  Is your Rodent Concern a Roof Rat Or a Norway Rat ? Some People will refer to Rats as Tree Rats , Citrus Rat, Attic Rats, Palm tree Rats, Even Roof Rats, Commonly referred to as Rattus Rat [Latin]  for Rat; Sounds Good , So Far. Time For a Rodent Inspection,Rodent Traps and Rodent BAit, Rodent Control.

We Also Have another Rodent that May be A Problem in Your Neighborhood !   The Norway Rat, The Tunnel Rat, Northern Rats, Corn Rats, Barn Rats, Well; This Rodent is Best Know for Its ability to TUNNEL. That Right, DIG.  Norway Rats Can burrow for Quite a Ways, Tunneling is Generally Localized to an AREA. Treating Norway Rats Can Be Difficult, Trapping Norway Rats May Prove A real Challenge too. Time For a Rodent Inspection,Rodent Traps and Rodent BAit, Rodent Control.

McDonald Pest Control Rodent Control Professionals Will Identify Your Rodent Concerns and Prepare a Treatment Plan. McDonald Pest Control Rodent Control Professionals Can provide a Rodent Inspection for your Home to Identify Rodent Entry Points for Exclusion Services.  A House With A HOLE  that Rodents Enter Will  Certainly Attract More Rodents.Time For a Rodent Inspection,Rodent Traps and Rodent BAit, Rodent Control.

Rodents Communicate By sense Of Smell.   Rodents will Follow the Rodent Scent Of  Rodent URINE  and  Rodent Feces to The  AREAS  that other Rodents  are  INHABITING.  Rodents will also smell the Scent of What another Rodent is Eating and Seek that Food Source also.!  Don’t Plan your Rodent’s next Meal Plan with out some Victor Rat Traps ,  T-Rex snap Traps or Jaws Rodent Snap Traps.

Clearwater Rodent Control , Largo Rodent Removal , Dunedin Rodent Exclusion , Seminole rodent Elimination ,st petersburg Rodent Snap traps, Palm Harbor rodent Trapping Even some TAmpa Rodent BAit Stations with some Carefully selected rodenticide Will Qualify as A Good Start to to Your Rodent Remedy. But dont Forget To Shut The Tarpon Springs Garage Door.! Rats Often will Find themselves Stuck in the Garage   or Lost on the Way. Lost in The Garage can only Ruin the Contents Of the Garage and Eventually They will find their way to the Attic. Perhaps you have had your Holiday Decorations Chewed up by rats, Santa, Reindeer,  the Christmas tree, maybe Hanukkah Candles or Lights,kwanzaa Celebration Lights or Candles too. RAts are  Least Welcome around the Holidays. But  that Doesn’t Mean that Rodents are not a Problem YEAR round. Rodents Can Damage the Air  Conditioner in the Summer time too.

McDOnald Pest Control Offers Year Round Rodent Maintenance Services. Protect your Home from  That Rats Next Door. Remember That a Female Rat  Could Create a Family of approx. 1000 to 2000 Rodents in One Year. mom and Dad Rat, Sisters and Brother Rats,  Rodent Cousins’  1st Rat Cousins and 2nd rat Cousins Etc. etc. Aunts and Uncles Rats , Grand Rat PArents, Great Grand Rat Parents, Great Great Grand rat Parents and That just Continues..

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Termite Inspection and Pest Control Information;

Pest Prevention Tips

Identifying and correcting conducive conditions is the focal point of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). By eliminating attractive feeding and nesting conditions, PEST’S and TERMITES are much less likely to infest your home , OFFICE or business. By following some of these simple suggestions, you can reduce the need for Pest Control / Extermination services.

Some common conducive conditions include:

* Sources of food such as unsealed containers in the kitchen/pantry, pet food left in the open and unsecured garbage/compost either inside or outside. Use Sealed Containers In the House and Kitchen, Do Not Store Pet Food , Bird and Or Squirrel Food in the Garage or Porch. Do Not Store Any Food Items Outside

* Sources of moisture such as leaky plumbing or roof, hot tubs, and stagnant water resulting from poor crawlspace drainage, clogged gutters, overwatered grass/gardens, bird baths, etc.

* Unclean and/or unsealed air ducts. [ Damaged  A?C  Duct  System ]
* Missing or damaged vapor barrier in crawlspace or Gutters filled with debris.
* Insufficient ventilation in attic and/or crawlspace.
* Open entry points such as windows, crawlspace openings, foliage or wiring touching structures, open eves/chimneys, holes or        cracks larger than a quarter-inch in the structure. Seal All Entry Points. Professionals Use Caulk,Wire, Metal and Concrete or      Mortar to Fill Holes.
* Piles of debris such as wood, stones, bricks, leaves, etc. near the structure.
* Dead wood near the property such as stumps, railroad ties, logs, etc. which can attract wood-destroying organisms such as        Carpenter Ants and Subterranean Termites or Dry Wood Termites.
* A pre-existing pest condition which has not been corrected (ie, ants can attract spiders).

Tips for Pest Prevention

* Keep food sealed tight and stored correctly. Only feed pets as much as they can eat in one sitting. Do not let pet food sit overnight and only feed them indoors when possible.
* Routinely remove garbage and compost from the kitchen. Ensure your garbage and compost areas are secured.
* Remove/correct any sources of moisture issues such as a leaky roof or plumbing, clogged gutters, poor crawlspace drainage, etc.
* If you have a hot tub, set it up as far from the home as possible. While they’re great for us, they are also an ideal harborage place  for carpenter ants, termites, rodents and more, as heat and moisture are an attractive combination for many pests.
* Water lawns and gardens  2 to 3 Times a Week  Water 3/4 to 1 inch per Cycle. Water 1 or 2 times a week in Cool Months.
* Have air ducts cleaned and maintained regularly. Ensure there are no leaks in the duct work.
* Have your crawlspace and attic inspected  Annually  by a pest control technician for signs of moisture, open entry points, and possible pest activity. Invest in a crawlspace and/or attic restoration to protect your home’s health and help prevent pest issues.
* Remove wood that is not necessary outside the structure (ie, boards, railroad ties and logs which are being stored or used for decoration). Clean GUTTERS  2  to 3 Time a Year or As Frequently as Necessary.
* Keep firewood as far from the structure as possible. Stack it off the ground and do not allow it to lean against other structures.
* Trim shrubbery and other foliage so it is at least 6-8 inches from homes/garages/sheds.

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Many homeowners may not be aware that there are effective pest control methods for garter snakes. Even better, there are some humane ways to eliminate garter snakes without having to kill them.

Garter snakes are the most commonly found garden snake that homeowners and landscapers encounter. They are abundant in all areas and climates from Central American to Canada. Most pest control experts will tell you that having a garter snake around isn’t necessarily a bad thing; you may have to make a decision of which is the greater evil: snakes or rodents? Garter snakes are not poisonous and only pose a real threat to mice, rats, voles, crickets, slugs, snails and other snakes which may be poisonous. However, if you have pets or children to worry about, there are some methods you can use to get rid of these slithering serpents.

Your local pest control company can capture and remove garter snakes with glue boards. Although the snake will be stuck, it won’t be harmed. A simple dose of vegetable oil will free the snake again. There are also a few ways you can try to prevent snakes, the most effective being your mowing habits. Pest control experts recommend keeping your grass short. Tall grass makes a perfect spot for garter snakes to lay in waiting for their next meal. You may also want to keep wood piles and other yard debris such as leaves as far away from your home as possible, as these are also favored hiding spots for snakes.

Another solution is eliminating the food source. Your local pest control company can help you eliminate rodents and other bugs that attract snakes. If there isn’t anything for them to eat, they will happily move on to another area where food is more abundant.

For all of your garter snake and rodent problems, call your local pest control company.

Management Of  Subterranean Termites , Termite Inspections, Termite Treatments, Preventing Termites,

Preventive practice. Because subterranean termites forage in soil, it is important to keep structural lumber from direct contact with soil. Keeping the lower foundation walls and siding clear of vegetation or mulch makes it easier to inspect for termite shelter tubes. Subterranean termites need moisture for survival. Leaky plumbing, air conditioning condensate, and any portion of a building and its perimeter that collects excessive amounts of moisture should be corrected to maintain an environment less attractive to subterranean termites. Wood pressure-treated with preservatives such as chromated copper arsenate (CCA) is resistant to termites, and use of treated wood can minimize available food sources for subterranean termites.                                                                                                                   Reticulitermes , Flavipes,Virginicus,Hagenii   -
Photograph by: Nan-Yao Su and Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, University of Florida

Soil termiticide barriers. Spraying the soil beneath the foundation with liquid insecticides has been the traditional method for subterranean termite control. The objective is to place a chemical barrier between termites and the structure to be protected. Before the foundation is poured, soil termiticides are applied onto sub-slab soil to form a horizontal barrier. A vertical barrier is applied around the perimeter after the foundation is poured. This pre-construction treatment is mandatory in many of the United States. Post-construction treatment consists of drilling holes through slabs and injecting insecticides under the foundation and by drenching trenches dug along building foundations. Currently available termiticides include,,    Imidacloprid(Premise,Dominion®), and  Fipronil (Termidor/ Taurus®). Pyrethroids such as permethrin, [dragnet tc]          cypermethrin, [ demon tc] ]    Bifenthrin,  [ Talstar/ Bifen IT ] repel termites from treatment barriers, while other termiticides prevent termite invasion by lethal contact.

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• Heat kills all the life stages from eggs to adults
• Heat is non-chemical, non-corrosive and non-residual
• Heat allows shorter treatment times, low downtime, and higher productivity
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• Heat treatments allow the identification of pockets of infestation, enabling  Pre and post-heat corrective treatment on cracks and crevices. How to Kill Bed Bugs ? Contact McDonald pest control

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