Welcome to the Apex Learning Center.
It's been said that "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." Baloney. The experts at Apex realize that a little knowledge about pests and pest control helps our customers identify potential problems while better understanding and appreciating what we provide for them. And that's a good thing.
The Apex Index of Common Florida Insects.
When you choose Apex, you don't need to be a bug expert. That's our job. But as they say, it's always good to know your enemy — the nasty little buggers that pose a nuisance and a threat to homeowners here in Florida. Remember, in the war on the home front, you're either with us or with them.
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Army Worm.
Although there are four major species in Florida, the Fall Army Worm is considered the most prevalent. It is the caterpillar life stage of a moth, and is regarded as a pest that can wreak havoc on crops if left to multiply. Its name is derived from its feeding habits.
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Bed Bugs.
Sometimes referred to as “red coats,” “chinches,” or “mahogany flats” (USDA 1976), bed bugs are blood feeding parasites of humans, chickens, bats and occasionally domesticated animals (Usinger 1966).
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Carpenter Ants.
The Florida carpenter ant complex is comprised of several species. These bi-colored, arboreal ants are among the largest ants found in Florida, making them apparent as they forage or fly indoors and out.
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Chinch Bugs.
The southern chinch bug is an insect pest of St. Augustine grass, a turf and pasture grass grown throughout Florida and the southern United States. This tiny pest, rarely measuring over 6mm in length, causes millions of dollars in damage per year.
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Crazy Ants.
The crazy ant is extremely easy to identify on sight by observing its rapid and erratic movements. Confirmation may be made with the aid of a hand lens through which the extremely long antennal scape, long legs and erect setae are very apparent.
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Drywood Termites.
Drywood termites, like all termites, are eusocial insects. They live in colonies and cooperatively care for young. Responsibilities for reproduction, foraging and colony defense are divided up among castes: reproductives (king, queen and alates), workers and soldiers.
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Fire Ants.
In addition to stinging humans, imported fire ants can sting pets, livestock and wildlife. Crop losses are also reported due to fire ants feeding on seedlings and even citrus trees.
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Fleas.
External parasites are generally found on or in the skin and are important pests because they bite or annoy both humans and their pets.
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German Cockroach.
The German cockroach is the cockroach of concern, the species that gives all other cockroaches a bad name. It occurs in structures throughout Florida, and is the species that typically plagues multi-family dwellings.
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Mole Cricket.
Though usually considered turfgrass pests, mole crickets have a broad diet. The southern mole cricket feeds mainly on other insects, and the tawny and short winged mole crickets feed on plants.
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Mosquitos.
Mosquito and mosquita (from the Spanish meaning little fly) is a common insect in the family Culicidae (from the Latin culex meaning midge or gnat).
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Palmetto Bug.
The American cockroach, also known as the Palmetto Bug or Water Bug in the southern United States, is the largest species of common cockroach and often considered a pest. It is native to the southern United States and common in a tropical climate like Florida's.
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Sod Webworm.
Several species of sod webworms or "lawn moths" commonly infest home lawns. These include the silver-striped sod webworm, the bluegrass sod webworm and the larger sod webworm.
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Subterranean Termites.
Subterranean termites are the most destructive and frequently encountered kind of termite found throughout Florida. Although they nest in soil, subterranean termites can attack structures by building tubes that connect their nest to wood in structures.
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Apex FAQ:
- What about my children and pets?
- Are your employees security-screened?
- Do you use “toxic” chemicals in or around my home?
- How long has Apex Pest Control been in business?
- Does Apex provide commercial pest control service?
- Aside from pest control, what are some benefits of using Apex Pest Control?
- How long will it take to start my pest control service?
- Who uses Apex Pest Control services?
- Can Apex Pest Control really get rid of my pests?
- Do you charge a fee to provide a quote for termite control or lawn care?
- What is your privacy policy?
- Is my personal information and credit card information safe?
- Why not handle pest control myself?
- Are there health risks associated with common pests?
- How can you control pests inside my home if you only service the outside?
- Why should I hire Apex Pest Control?
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Our #1 priority is to ensure the safety of your children and pets. Inside applications normally require no special actions or precautions. We use low-impact materials and do not apply large quantities of pesticide in your home. All of our products are applied away from children, pets and the infirmed, in places such as cracks and crevices, behind switch plates and heavy appliances, and in other inaccessible areas where insects hide and breed.
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Yes, they are, upon initial hiring; we also conduct random security and drug screening.
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We use only state- and EPA-approved insecticides, applied by trained industry professionals.
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We have been serving our customers since 1985.
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Absolutely. We provide commercial, industrial and residential service.
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You are dealing with a caring business that has been family-owned for over 25 years.
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Generally within 24 hours of your call.
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Everyone from large commercial and industrial complexes like Kennedy Space Center to residential homes like yours.
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We can control most household pest problems. That's what we do every day and we're very good at it.
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There is absolutely no charge for any estimate.
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Client information is not shared or stored with any other institution.
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Our security-screened employees safeguard your personal information. Your credit card information is transmitted through a secure firewall and computer network.
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Comparatively speaking, it is not cost-effective or safe, and you are not professionally trained to eliminate household pest problems. Frustrated do-it-yourselfers regularly call on us because they cannot get the desired results. Some things are simply better left to professionals.
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Many pests carry multiple strains of bacteria and viruses on their bodies. Cockroaches are known to be the #2 cause of asthma among small children. Fire ants have been known on occasion to kill people with their stings.
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Ninety-five percent of all bugs that cause problems in the home enter from outside. Once we have eliminated any current pest problems inside your home, we then treat the exterior perimeter to effectively prevent insects from entering.
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Apex Pest Control is a professional company with a personal touch, featuring trained industry experts and entomologists certified by the Entomological Society of America's ACE (Associate Certified Entomologist) Program.
