There has been quite a bit of media attention this week on an usual hornet spotted here in the United States. They have been grabbing headlines be being dubbed “Murder Hornets” in a recent New York Times article. What exactly are these insects? Are they here in Charlotte County Florida? How can I protect myself and my family? What are Murder Hornets? First off, let’s address the name. These giants wasps are not some crazy lab generated creation that has escaped to scare mankind. The very large hornets are native to temperate and tropical East Asia, South Asia, Mainland Southeast Asia and parts ..read more

If you have spent any extended time in Florida you are familiar with our seasonal lovebugs or Plecia Nearctica Or if you were unfortunate to visit in April/May or August/September. Twice a year we get to clean these bugs off our windshields and grills of our cars, motorcycles and boats. But what are lovebugs and are they really a laboratory accident? Lovebugs were first reported on and recored in 1911 in and around the Louisiana area. Over the past hundred years they have migrated and are now found all around the southeast united states. In particular they are around all coastal areas of the G ..read more

Spider-Man® isn’t the most dangerous spider found in Florida. So an article on Florida’s most dangerous spider seemed like a good idea. We are always looking for articles that are interesting and people are curious to read. Month after month we find that one of the most searched topics here in Charlotte County are spiders. Our article on common spiders found in Florida is one of our most popular articles. So this time around we thought we would address the most dangerous spiders in our area. This isn’t meant to scare anyone but to first inform you of the dangers. Second how you an avoid puttin ..read more

Most people don’t like creepy insects crawling around in their home, let alone their beds while they are sleeping! Worse yet is when you do a little searching online and you read stuff that just isn’t true. Do you remember as a kid saying lice could jump 10feet? Maybe someone told you that bedbugs fly, only eat at night, or only affect the poor. Well we have all the real answers for you including the Top 4 myths about bedbugs. Myth #5 – Bedbugs Don’t Have To Eat For A Year Bugs lying in wait for a year to bite you a feed off your blood? Its the stuff nightmares are made of. Someone decided to ..read more

Florida has some very mild winters. If you are here from way up north you may even call this weather balmy all winter. Winter rodents love the Florida weather. The longer you live in Florida you start to find these cold winter days are colder than you remember. Same goes for the rodents here. When the days get shorter and colder, they too start looking for a cozy place to stay warm on those cold Charlotte County Florida nights. How do you know if you have rodents in your home? How do rodents enter your home? What are the dangers and most importantly, how can you control and stop rodents from e ..read more

Having a beautiful healthy and weed free yard take a combined effort. At Problem Solve Pest, we do our part in keeping your yard green and pest free. It’s up to you as the homeowner to mow the grass properly to maintain yard health. Often we get calls with people wondering where they should set the mower deck to proper height. Let’s look at a few factors to help you make the right decision for your yard. Don’t Copy The Neighbors Mowing your grass at the same height as your neighbors isn’t the best form of advice. They may have a different type of grass. Then again they may be cutting th ..read more

This time of year the days are shorter and everything is pumpkin spice. Many people enjoy spending time with the family. Some even set up a real live pine Christmas tree in their house. While there is special care in keeping your tree healthy for weeks, and keeping your family safe many people have questions. Can your real Christmas tree bring bugs into your house? What Bugs Might Be On Your Christmas Tree? While its unlikely that your tree is loaded with bugs, there is a chance there could some. The majority of bugs are unlikely to be dangerous to you or your family. Most common are spi ..read more

Florida is an amazing place to live if you love a variety of animals and insects. While many people complain about all the “pests”, many are quite remarkable. If you have citrus trees in your yard sooner or later you are going to notice a few damaged leaves and maybe even some “worms” on your tree. Most likely you will notice these all summer long when the weather is hot and humid. What are they? Not Worms…Larva Bird Dropping? More specifically these little “worms” are actually larva of the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly! These remarkable larva change their appearance before even becomin ..read more

We have all been attacked by sand spurs and they are painful weeds. These little land mines seem to get you when you least expect it. They stick to your socks, shorts, shirts and even bare skin. Sand spurs are annoying should be eliminated from your yard. How can you do this? Let’s looks at some suggestions. What Are Sand Spurs? These weeds love sandy and somewhat dry soil. Here in south Florida, because of the hot summer weather, you will see these quite often in areas around your lawn that is not mowed, or in the woods. These little seed pods have sharp barbed edges which will snag on ..read more

Bed Bug Treatments The thought of having bed bugs terrifies most of us! Problem Solved Pest Control has been eradicating them for many years using a few different methods. The pest control industry has many different approaches to deal with these awful insects. Our treatments are extremely thorough, safe for our customers, cost effective and successful. We thought we would give you a few tips on preparing your home or business for treatment and the proper procedure once the treatment has been performed. Prepping for Treatment When it comes to preparing for your bed bug applicatio ..read more