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09/26/2026

If you live in Florida, this is important news !

Orange County is now under a Mosquito-borne Illness Alert.

The Florida Department of Health confirmed three locally transmitted cases of Dengue Fever in Orange County. Across Florida, more than 150 locally acquired dengue cases have been confirmed in 2026, making this the most active mosquito-borne illness season in recent memory.

Dengue is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti species. These are the same mosquitoes that breed in standing water in your yard: gutters, plant trays, bird baths, tarps, tires, anything holding even a small amount of water. They bite during the day and they are aggressive.

Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, eye pain, and intense muscle and joint pain. It is sometimes called "breakbone fever." There is no treatment other than supportive care. The only protection is reducing exposure.

If you have a yard in Orange or surrounding counties, now is the right time to get a professional treatment in place.

📞 (407) 922-2276
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09/26/2026

Orange County is now under a Mosquito-borne Illness Alert.

The Florida Department of Health confirmed three locally transmitted cases of Dengue Fever in Orange County. Across Florida, more than 150 locally acquired dengue cases have been confirmed in 2026, making this the most active mosquito-borne illness season in recent memory.

Dengue is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti species. These are the same mosquitoes that breed in standing water in your yard: gutters, plant trays, bird baths, tarps, tires, anything holding even a small amount of water. They bite during the day and they are aggressive.

Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, eye pain, and intense muscle and joint pain. It is sometimes called "breakbone fever." There is no treatment other than supportive care. The only protection is reducing exposure.

If you have a yard in Orange or surrounding counties, now is the right time to get a professional treatment in place.

📞 (407) 922-2276
🌐 pestprollc.com/services/mosquito-control

09/26/2026

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Orange County is now under a Mosquito-borne Illness Alert.

The Florida Department of Health confirmed three locally transmitted cases of Dengue Fever in Orange County. Across Florida, more than 150 locally acquired dengue cases have been confirmed in 2026, making this the most active mosquito-borne illness season in recent memory.

Dengue is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti species. These are the same mosquitoes that breed in standing water in your yard: gutters, plant trays, bird baths, tarps, tires, anything holding even a small amount of water. They bite during the day and they are aggressive.

Symptoms can include high fever, severe headache, eye pain, and intense muscle and joint pain. It is sometimes called "breakbone fever." There is no treatment other than supportive care. The only protection is reducing exposure.

If you have a yard in Orange or surrounding counties, now is the right time to get a professional treatment in place.

📞 (407) 922-2276
🌐 pestprollc.com/services/mosquito-control

05/26/2026

Love bug season is in full swing across Central Florida. If you've been on I-4 lately, you already know.

These are not a pest control call. They don't bite, sting, or carry disease. But they show up twice a year in numbers that are hard to believe. Left on your car too long, their bodies are acidic enough to eat through paint.

There's also a lot of misinformation about where they came from. The story that UF engineered them as a mosquito control experiment is false. They arrived from Central America on their own, following the Gulf Coast northward in the 1940s.

We put together a breakdown of what love bugs actually are, why highways get hit hardest, when to expect them, and how to protect your paint before they do damage.

Worth a read if you're in the middle of it 👇
pestprollc.com/blog/love-bugs-florida

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05/06/2026

Researchers at the University of Florida have been tracking kissing bugs across the state for over a decade. Their findings, published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, are worth knowing about as late spring gets underway.

Kissing bugs were collected from 23 Florida counties. About 30 percent tested positive for the parasite that causes Chagas disease, and roughly a third were found inside homes. These insects are nocturnal and enter through small gaps and openings. Standard insect repellent does not work on them.

We follow this kind of research so we can give our customers the most informed service possible. If you have questions about what you are seeing around your home, give us a call.

(407) 922-2276 | pestprollc.com/blog/kissing-bugs-florida

05/06/2026

Snakes get a bad rap. Most of the time, they've earned it for nothing.

Florida has around 50 native snake species. Only 6 are venomous. The other 44 are not only harmless but actively working to make your yard, garden, and neighborhood a healthier place to live.

Here's what most people don't know: snakes are one of nature's most efficient pest controllers. They keep rodent populations in check, reduce insect numbers, and help maintain the balance of the local food chain. Remove them from the picture and the ecosystem starts to feel it fast.

🐍 The good ones working for you

Black Racer — That fast, shiny black snake darting across your driveway? It's keeping your rodent population down. Leave it be.

Corn Snake (Red Rat Snake) — Docile, colorful, and a natural predator of rats and mice. Farmers have trusted them for generations.

Yellow Rat Snake — A skilled climber found in trees and outbuildings. Where they live, rodents don't.

Rough Green Snake — Slender and bright green, nearly invisible in the shrubs. Feeds almost entirely on insects. Completely harmless.

Kingsnake — This one actively hunts and eats venomous snakes and is immune to their venom. One of the best things you can have living in your yard.

🌿 Why they matter beyond your yard

Snakes are a critical part of Florida's food chain. They control prey populations that would otherwise overpopulate and damage crops, gardens, and the broader ecosystem. They're also prey themselves for hawks and owls. Every species in that web depends on balance, and snakes sit right in the middle of it.

⚠️ The one rule that applies to ALL snakes

Venomous or not, the rule never changes: observe from a distance and leave it alone. Even nonvenomous snakes will bite if cornered or threatened. If a snake is inside your home, call a professional. Do not attempt to handle it yourself.

🚨 Florida's venomous snakes — know what to look for:

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake — Large, diamond pattern, rattle at the tail. Florida's most dangerous.
Pygmy Rattlesnake — Small but venomous. Sounds like a buzzing insect.
Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) — Thick, dark, near water. White mouth interior.
Eastern Coral Snake — Red, yellow, black bands. Red touch yellow, kill a fellow.
Copperhead — Hourglass bands, copper and tan. Found mostly in northwest Florida.

Read the full guide: https://pestprollc.com/blog/beneficial-snakes-florida

Spotted one in your yard? Drop it in the comments. 👇

Not sure what you're looking at? That's what we're here for.
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04/23/2026

Tick season is here, and this year it's serious.

ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in nearly a decade, according to new CDC data released this month. Nationally, that's 71 out of every 100,000 emergency room visits, more than double the historic average for this time of year.

Here in Central Florida, ticks are active year-round. Warmer winters and an early spring in 2026 have experts forecasting record activity. If you're spending time outside in your yard, on trails, or at the park, check yourself, your kids, and your pets every time you come in.

A few things worth knowing:

Ticks aren't just in the woods. They live in lawns, mulch beds, and along fence lines. The blacklegged tick, which carries Lyme disease, is common in Florida. The Lone Star tick, also present here, can trigger Alpha-gal syndrome, a serious allergic reaction to red meat and dairy. Ticks generally need to be attached for 36 hours or more before transmitting most diseases, so finding them early makes a real difference.

If you want to reduce tick activity around your property, we can help. Give us a call.

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Read more: https://pestprollc.com/blog/tick-season-central-florida-2026

Sources: CDC Tick Bite Data Tracker, updated April 12, 2026; Patch.com Florida, April 16, 2026