​In Southwest Florida the summer months mean there will be an increase in spider sightings so it is important to know which ones are dangerous.
 
Wolf Spider

• Lives under rocks and in ivy
• Usually brown and 2 inches in length
• Non-venomous but will bite
• No webs. Uses quickness to catch prey

Brown Recluse

• Lives in basements and closets
• Dark brown violin shape on back
• Dangerous bite that can cause a severe allergic reaction

Black Widow

• Lives in woodpiles, barns, under decks and in meter boxes
• Red, hourglass on abdomen
• Not aggressive but venom is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake

Daddy Long Legs

• Lives in garages, basements and gardens
• Tiny body, thin, long legs
• Harmless

Spiny Orb Weaver

• Lives in citrus trees and shrubs
• Colorful body, six spines on  back
• Non-poisonous but their egg sacs hold 300 eggs and hatch in two weeks
• Professional removal is imperative

Banana Spider

• Native to warmer regions
• 5 inches in length including legs; yellow
• Timid and nonpoisonous
• Eats mosquitoes, wasps and moths so good to have around

Huntsman

• More than 5 inches long
• Nocturnal
• Eats cockroaches, silverfish and crickets
• Bite is venomous but usually only causes localized pain

 

There are hundreds of new homes in varying stages of construction in Sarasota and Manatee counties. A common misconception about a brand-new home is that pest control is not needed. Your new home was not built in a sealed factory. It sat open and unprotected from pests andthe  elements for much of the construction process. New homes are often built in areas that were recently wooded, which means the dirt, brush and grass that was disturbed also evicted the pests living there. Building sites are also filled with garbage and debris, which pests love.  So, book your pest control when you are scheduling your utilities and you’ll have one less thing to worry about during your move.

* Termites cause $5.5 billion worth of damage each year in the United States

*  More than 30% of all termite damage occurs in Florida

*  Termites cause more damage every year than all natural disasters combined
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*  Termites will hit 5 times as many homes as fire

Sarasota and Manatee Counties are on fire …. with ants that is. Fire ant season in Florida is year-round but their numbers multiple in the summer months. Because of their painful bite and tendency to cause turf damage, people will go to extremes to get rid of the annoying pests. Let’s debunk a few of the myths related to extinguishing fire ants.

Myth:  Club soda will control fire ants.
Myth:  Pouring uncooked grits on mounds will kill fire ants.
Myth:  If you mix fire ant colonies, they will kill each other.
Myth:  Baking soda, vinegar, plaster of Paris, molasses and aspartame will kill fire ants.
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Fact:  Calling a licensed pest control company to assess and treat your  yard is the safest and most effective way to get rid of fire ants.

1 Million – the number of termites that can be found per subterranean termite colony

24 – the number of hours termites feast

100 – the amount in pounds of wood termites can eat in one year

8,000 – the dollar amount in damages termites can cause a homeowner if not detected
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1,000 -  the number of eggs a queen can lay in a day

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• Termites are the most destructive pest to homeowners in Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding areas.
• 1 and 10 homes will get termites. Homes close to the beaches on Siesta Key and Longboat Key are especially susceptible to subterranean termites.
• Subterranean termites are the most common and cause the most damage.
• Termite protection, including our Trelona ATBS termite bait station system, is highly effective and recommended to protect your home.

A clean home is a happy home, or so the saying goes. But when you live a busy Southwest Florida lifestyle in Sarasota and Manatee county it can be a difficult task to manage. Sand from the beautiful beaches in Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice and wet, pool footprints make cleaning a daily occurrence.  But we suggest taking a day off from cleaning when your pest control technician is scheduled to spray your home.  Waiting for the products applied by your Dunrite Pest and Termite technician to dry will increase their lifespan and give you better protection against bugs.

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