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Alert Issued for Mosquito-borne Illness in Duval County
The Florida Department of Health has just issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for Duval County after a West Nile virus case was confirmed. This is the second recently confirmed human case of the virus in our area—the first was in neighboring Nassau County. Both counties currently remain under a mosquito-borne illness advisory, which began earlier…
Read MoreStinging Insect Activity Is at Its Peak
The kids may be back in school, but there’s still plenty of warm weather left and outdoor fun to have. That means you can’t let down your guard on stinging insects such as yellowjackets, wasps, and hornets. Statistics show that emergency rooms around the country treat more than 500,000 people a year for insect stings,…
Read MoreNeed Rodent Control for Your Business? Get SMART.
Rats and mice can be a problem for any type of business, but for some, a rodent infestation can go straight to the bottom line. The costs of rodent control to fight what’s often a losing battle, along with the negative effects on your company’s or institution’s reputation results in measurable lost revenue. In addition,…
Read MoreTurner Pest Control Leaps to 41st-largest U.S. Pest Control Company
The Turner team does it again! We’re pleased to share with you that Turner Pest Control jumped from the 48th to the 41st position on Pest Control Technology magazine’s annual PCT Top 100 List. The list includes the largest 100 companies in the pest control industry based on the prior year’s revenues. According to…
Read MoreTurner Pest Control Spring 2019 Scholarship
Supporting the communities we share with you. From contributions and sponsorships, to the personal participation of our team members in local charitable events, Turner Pest Control is strongly committed to supporting efforts to make our communities great places to live and work. With our fourth scholarship program, now offered bi-annually, we’re highlighting the importance of…
Read MoreTurner Pest Control Awards Fall 2018 Scholarship
We’re very pleased to announce that Lauren McDonnell of Menlo Park, California, has been awarded our third Turner Pest Control scholarship in the amount of $1,000! Ms. McDonnell will be a graduate student next year at Dartmouth College studying Health Data Science. Scholarship candidates were asked to submit an essay describing their commitment to community…
Read MoreTips for Summer Lawn Care
Most Florida turf grasses can tolerate some tough conditions, but there’s no avoiding summer lawn problems now that we’re moving into the hottest months of the year. Drought and extreme temperatures, over- or under-watering, improper mowing and nutrient deficiencies each bring their own kinds of stresses on your lawn, making them vulnerable to a range…
Read MoreBed Bug Update: Travel Tips, New Technology & More
Bed bugs are a year-round problem for both business owners and homeowners, but summer infestations are particularly stressful. Vacationers may encounter them while out of town (and bring them home), while commercial establishments may lose business due to an unfortunate infestation. Whether you’re a traveler or a business owner, however, we have good news: Turner…
Read MoreHousehold Pests That Trigger Asthma and Allergies
May is designated as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) each year. While most of us are familiar with allergy and asthma triggers such as pollen, molds, and pet dander, other sources of common allergens may also be present in our homes, including household pests such…
Read MoreCDC: Mosquito and Tick Bite Disease Cases Rise
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a press release on the latest findings on illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites. These illnesses have tripled during the years between 2004 and 2016, with more than 640,000 cases reported. In that same timeframe, nine new germs that are spread by…
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