Posts by Stacy McKinney
Everything to know about Termite Swarms
Termite Swarm Season is February — April A “swarm,” by definition, is a dense cluster of insects, especially those with the ability to fly. A termite swarm, then, involves large numbers of flying termites in a group. When you see a termite swarm, this indicates that a nest—most likely inside of someone’s home or business—has…
Read MoreEasily Manage Your Account with Our Customer Portal
Whether we’re serving you in person, on the phone, or online, we want to make sure that doing business with us is simple. To help you manage your Turner Pest Control account, we provide an online customer portal that gives you 24/7 access. It’s easy to get started! Simply click on “My Account” at the…
Read MoreWhat is Fumigation? How Fumigation Gets Rid of Pests in Your Home
Fumigation is a process that can be used to tackle the most challenging pest problems in your home or business. By treating the entire structure with pesticides in the form of gas, we can eliminate pests in every corner of your home or business in any stage of their life cycle. If you’re wondering, “What…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Lawn Care & Pest Control
A healthy lawn adds your home’s curb appeal while giving you and your family a great space to enjoy the outdoors. Read on for information about the types of grasses grown in Florida, our best tips for lawn care, including proper watering and mowing, plus a guide to lawn pests. (For the ultimate convenience, our lawn…
Read MoreTampa Pest Control Guide
The Only Tampa Pest Control Guide You Need Tampa is a great place to live and visit—and that’s true, in part, because of the city’s pleasantly temperate climate. The same climate that makes Tampa so enjoyable for people, though, attracts a wide range of pests. In fact, this kind of weather can be considered a…
Read MoreTurner Pest Control Acquires Hobson’s Termite and Pest Solutions, Inc.
Turner Pest Control Expands Its Services to Sarasota Customers Jacksonville, FL, December 30, 2020 — Turner Pest Control, an Anticimex company providing comprehensive pest control services to residential and commercial clients in Florida and South Georgia, announces its acquisition of Hobson’s Termite and Pest Solutions. Based in Sarasota, Florida, Hobson’s Termite and Pest Solutions provides…
Read MoreGuide to Jacksonville Wasp & Stinging Insect Control
The words “bees and wasps” often get put together in a phrase, as if they were the exact same type of insects. But, are they? Well, honey bees and wasps are in fact from the same insect order: Hymenoptera. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the Hymenoptera order is quite broad, including more than 115,000 types…
Read MoreGet Rid of Bed Bugs in Your Jacksonville Home
Twenty-five years ago, we probably wouldn’t even be having this conversation. That’s because, for a reasonably brief period of time (from about 1940-2000), bed bugs were largely under control. So, what happened? Why are they problematic again? History of the Bed Bug Problem These critters have harassed humans for a long time. A really long…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Ant Control in Jacksonville
When you see a cluster of ants, whether that’s inside your home or outdoors, they may all look the same. But, with a closer look, you’d see that they have physical differences that help them do the unique jobs they have in their well structured colonies. Some males, for example, have reproducing duties (those ants…
Read MoreUltimate Guide to Pest Control in Jacksonville Florida
The last guide on pests and pest control Jacksonville residents will ever need. The sunny summers and mild winters of Florida make it a wonderful climate for residents and tourists alike—and, unfortunately, it’s also ideal for a wide variety of pests that range from annoying to harmful to downright hazardous. In this 2020 Ultimate Guide…
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