Posts by stacymckinney
Tips for Ant-Proofing Your Home
While we’re finally heading outside to enjoy spring weather and activities, ants are heading inside. As temperatures rise, you may notice these tiny pests around doors, windows, or other entry points as they seek a steady supply of food and water. Here are tips for ant-proofing your home before you have a serious infestation. Seal…
Read MoreA Happy Ending for National Pet Day!
We’re proud to be a partner of First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), which does great work for our community. The latest example of FCNMHP’s positive impact is how it stepped in to save a friendly kitty, with the help of a caring neighbor, and we’re so glad to be able to share this…
Read MoreTermite Awareness Week: What to Know About Termite Control
The National Pest Management Association promotes Termite Awareness Week each spring, a time when it’s especially important for homeowners to brush up on their knowledge of these pests, including how to recognize them, how to prevent infestations, and what to do if a termite problem starts. Below is what you need to know about termite control,…
Read MoreCleaning Tips for Cockroach Prevention
Cockroaches move inside during cooler weather to find warmth, food, and water. Unfortunately, once they’ve set up house in your house, it can be difficult to get rid of their growing population. It’s important, however, to take steps to get them under control: What seems to be normal winter cold or spring allergy symptoms…
Read MoreTurner Pest Control Wins the 2017 Angie’s List Super Service Award
We’re pleased to announce that Turner Pest Control has earned the Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2017 in the competitive pest control category. This award is given to service professionals with exceptional service ratings and reviews on AngiesList.com, the online platform used by millions of consumers each year to connect to service providers. Award…
Read MoreTurner Partners with First Coast No More Homeless Pets
We’re proud to announce our new partnership with First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), which helps people and their pets by providing essential services such as low-cost veterinary care and the Jacksonville Pet Food Bank. Our contributions of time and funds to this great cause will include: Free pest control for FCNMHP’s Cassat Regional…
Read MoreSchedule Your Formosan Termite Pest Control Inspection Now
With the holiday season coming to an end, we’re just two months away from early spring in Florida, a time when destructive Formosan subterranean termites begin to swarm. One of the most important steps you can take to ensure your home is protected is to have a professional pest control technician inspect your property for…
Read MoreBrown Circles On Your Lawn? It Could Be Brown Patch Fungus
If you have circular areas of dying grass in your yard that remind you of small crop circles, aliens haven’t paid you a visit, but a fungal disease may have. Left unchecked, it has the potential to destroy your entire lawn. Here’s what you need to know about brown patch fungus, also known as…
Read MoreRodent Awareness Week: Rodent Control Basics
Cooler weather is always welcome this time of year, but as temperatures drop, rodents such as mice and rats head indoors to find warmth. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), nearly half of all rodent issues happen in the fall and winter months. To help educate the public about the health risks that…
Read MoreTropical Sod Webworms: Tiny Pests Cause Big Problems
Large, brown patches of grass in your lawn can be due to a number of problems, but if it’s early fall and you’ve noticed an unusual number of moths hovering over your St. Augustine grass, tropical sod webworms could be the culprits. If these lawn pests are keeping you out of the running for yard…
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