Yesterday marked the first day of fall! And that means that mice will be looking for shelter, inside homes, to spend the winter months. Learn more to keep mice out of your home > http://ow.ly/kXJn50BqELG
Today is the first day of fall! In order to maintain a healthy yard this fall and into the winter months, the lawn care experts at Heron are here to discuss a few fall lawn care tips, including when to fertilize, how much to water, and more!
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Ants aren’t picky; they’ll eat any available food, including food that belongs to your pets. If you have pets, pick up their food after meals, or you’ll likely find a trail of ants leading up to and inside their food bowl. Learn more > http://ow.ly/Piyq50BqqWt
Floridians are no strangers to spiders throughout the year, and most that occupy our homes are harmless. However, there are two spiders you need to be on the lookout for: the black widow and the brown recluse spider.
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Florida Spiders in the Fall | Preventing Spiders | Heron Home & Outdoor
Cockroaches are dirty, smelly, and fast! While this may seem like an impressive athletic ability, what it really means is that they can spread germs and bacteria throughout a home very quickly. Learn more > http://ow.ly/aphE50BhwSH
Yellowjackets are in a frenzy during late summer and early fall, trying to gather as much food as possible for their hive. Be extra cautious as they will sting anyone who gets in their way!
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When the temperature drops, we know rodents start trying to access your home like their lives depend upon it. Eliminate their entry by repairing and installing screens around any and all openings. Learn more from our rodent experts > http://ow.ly/yRfj50BH5Y4
Although Florida doesn’t experience extreme cold temperatures in the fall and winter, we know how vital lawn care is throughout the different seasons. Keep reading to learn our expert tips for taking care of your lawn this fall!
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Tip: Before bringing stored boxes of fall holiday decor into your home, inspect for pests. These boxes are often stored in basements, attics, garages and crawl spaces – all favorite hiding spots for pests.
Every fall two insects that come out in full force when the temperature begins to slightly drop, the boxelder bug and the stink bug, view your home as a nice warm place to overwinter. Keep reading to learn about these fall invaders and what you can do to prevent them!
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Insects on the Side of Your Home This Fall | Heron Home & Outdoor
In fall, orb weaver spiders are busy spinning their large, circular webs in spots where pests are readily available—porches and patios, door frames and gardens. To keep orb weavers away, eliminate pests around your home! Learn more > http://ow.ly/dPE350Bu3N8
Learn why you may be seeing more rodents 🐭 around your neighborhood due to how how COVID-19 is impacting rat behavior, and how this has become a serious issue for many communities. Presented by our pest expert, Dr. Nancy Troyano.
To keep rats and mice out for good, our pest experts recommend sealing all holes and cracks in foundations, walls, floors, underneath doors and around windows. Learn more > http://ow.ly/vlgl50BKikm
At Heron Home & Outdoor, our experts understand that the presence of rodents in your home can pose a threat to your health and peace of mind. Rodents damage homes by chewing on electrical wiring creating potential fire hazards. Learn more > http://ow.ly/HvzI50BHaU8
It’s Rodent Awareness Week and at Heron Home & Outdoor, we are committed to protecting our customers from rodents all year—read on to learn how you can prevent an infestation this fall.
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It’s Rodent Awareness Week! Follow us this week to learn more about the common species of rodents that invade homes in Florida, and contact us for a free inspection. — > http://ow.ly/jFDy50BRalX
German cockroaches love fatty foods like cheese. Be sure to clean up any crumbs that drop to the floor, as this will attract cockroaches. Learn more > http://ow.ly/6PHB50CpCVb
Rats and mice in Florida may look similar, however, they are very different from each other. Learn about their varied traits from our rodent experts!
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Mice produce 50 to 80 droppings a day. If you’re seeing rodent droppings in multiple places around your home, it’s a good indication that you have a number of mice in the area. Learn more > http://ow.ly/MxcK50Cg39u
Bed bugs are a common problem in Florida. In order to prevent an infestation, we are sharing common signs and symptoms of bed bug activity.
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Bed Bugs Signs and Symptoms | Signs of Bed Bugs in Central Florida
Today we honor those who served. Veterans, all of us at Heron Home & Outdoor thank you for your service and sacrifice today and every day.
Holiday baking has begun and pantry pests can sneak their way into your home and contaminate your food. We’re sharing our top 5 tips to keep pantry pests from spoiling your holiday baking fun!
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5 Tips to Prevent Pantry Pest Infestations | Pantry Pests in Central FL
Most of the spiders you encounter indoors were born and raised inside your home or business! Only 5% of spiders you see inside, have come in from the outside. Read more to learn spider prevention tips for your home > http://ow.ly/FKq250DqCkm
Rodents love the heat produced by your car and can damage car engines by chewing through wiring and gnawing on hoses. Check out these answers to frequently asked questions about rodents > http://ow.ly/1jaO50DqBNU
Bed bugs grow in number because they find safe and secure places to lay their eggs, preferring mattresses and furniture as nesting sites. Learn how to keep bed bugs out of your home > http://ow.ly/9mmd50D8ZPC
TAP Insulation is an eco-friendly insulation that helps to prevent and control pests in the home. Learn more from our insulation experts at Heron Home & Outdoor!
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Why Insulate Your Home With TAP? | TAP Insulation Benefits | Central FL
Have you ever stepped on or crushed trailing ants, and smelled a strange odor like rotten coconuts? If so, it’s likely they were odorous house ants! Learn more in our Pest Library > http://ow.ly/Plqp50D7Whl
Rodents can be a huge nuisance around the house, and can spread disease. If you’ve spotted a mouse in the house, read on as we share how you can set a mouse trap!
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