Ants have been the #1 pest in the Country for several years in a row. Particularly in South Florida the wide variety of ants account for a large percentage of homeowner complaints. For this reason, Megabee has placed a special emphasis on training our technicians on the different species of ants that are most commonly encountered in our area.

Ants are social insects, living in colonies that can number in the thousands, and sometimes, even millions. Identification of the species of ant is the first step in ant control. Once this is established an understanding of the particular ant’s behavior, nesting sites, and food preferences (sweets, proteins, greases etc) are the next step in determining the proper treatment strategy. Megabee utilizes a variety of strategies and products to solve our customer’s ant problems understanding that the ultimate solution to all ant problems is locating and eliminating all ant colonies.

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More than 100 pathogens are associated with the house fly including: Salmonella, Staphylococcus, E. coli and Shigella. These pathogens can cause disease in humans and animals, including: typhoid fever, cholera, bacillary dysentery, hepatitis, ophthalmia, polio, tuberculosis and infantile diarrhea. Sanitation is critical to controlling these pests, but accurate identification is essential for successful fly control.

Things you should know about flies and fly control:

• Depending on the species, the life expectancy of a fly is eight days to two months, or in some cases, up to a year.
• Flies belong to the Order Diptera, meaning two wings. There are 16,000 species of flies in North America.
• Flies plague every part of the world except the polar ice caps.
• One pair of flies can produce more than 1 million offspring in as little as six to eight weeks.
• As many as 33 million microorganisms may flourish in a single fly’s gut, while a half-billion more swarm over its body and legs.
• Flies spread diseases readily because they move quickly from rotting, disease-laden garbage to exposed human foods and utensils.
• Because they only have two wings, flies land often and therefore can deposit thousands of bacteria each time they land.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture sources reveal that flies contaminate or destroy $10 billion worth of agricultural products.
• For every fly seen, there are an estimated 19 more hidden from view. This means humans don’t even see most of the flies present at an infestation.


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Cockroaches can wreak havoc on your home. To win the war in cockroach control, here’s what you should know:

• Entry: Cockroaches can enter your home in many different ways, from the outside through cracks and crevices, vents, sewer and drain pipes. We even bring them in on products like grocery bags, boxes, purses and on our person!
• Ideal environment: Your home is an ideal breeding ground most species of cockroaches. With plenty of food, warmth, water and nesting sites, they can remain active all year round.
• Reproduction: Cockroaches reproduce quickly. For every one you see there can be many, many more hiding and multiplying behind your walls.
• Evasiveness: Because cockroaches are nocturnal, if you’ve seen one, you probably haven’t seen them all. The few cockroaches you see by day could mean they were likely forced out by overcrowding; a possible sign of severe infestation.
•Allergies/Asthma: The dust created by cast-off cockroach skins, dead bodies and droppings can aggravate allergies, especially in children and sensitive individuals.
• Do-it-yourself ineffectiveness: Cockroaches are better at hiding than you are at finding them, and their eggs are naturally protected from insecticides. Without special equipment, materials and know-how, cockroach control can be a losing battle.


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Rodents’ instincts make them difficult to control, and they present a serious menace to your home. If you’re in need of rodent control services, here’s what you should know about these pests:

• Rat instincts: Rats are instinctively wary of rat control measures such as traps and bait, and colonize in attics, burrows, under concrete and porches, in wall voids and other hard to reach places.
• Rat disease: Rats can harbor and transmit a number of serious diseases. They can also introduce disease-carrying parasites such as fleas, lice and ticks into your home.

• Mice access: They invade your home seeking food, water and warmth. Without mouse control intervention, one pair of mice may produce 200 offspring in four months.
• Mice contamination: Each mouse can contaminate much more food than it eats.

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Bed bugs are flat, reddish-brown, oval insects about 3/16-inch long or the size of an apple seed. Swollen and reddish after a blood meal.

Habitat: Cracks and crevices including mattress seams, sheets, furniture, behind baseboards, electrical outlet plates and picture frames. Often found in hotels, where they can travel from room to room and in visitors’ luggage.

Diet: Feed on blood.

Reproduction: Females can deposit one to five eggs a day, and may lay 200 to 500 eggs in a lifetime. Under normal room temperatures and with an adequate food supply, they can live over 300 days.

At home, follow these handy tips to help keep bed bugs at bay.

• Remove all clutter from your home, which makes finding bed bugs easier.
• Wash and dry your bed linens often using the hottest temperature allowed for the fabric.
• Closely inspect any second-hand furniture for bed bugs before you bring it into your residence.
• Inspect your residence regularly – after a move-in, a trip, a service worker comes in, or guests stay overnight.


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Controlling any pests begins with accurate identification. These pests can all present problems for you or your home. For more information, contact Megabee Pest Control for an accurate identification of the pest problem you are experiencing.


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There are multiple other types of pests such as Amphipods, Beetles, Centipedes, Crickets, Fleas, Mites, Mosquitos, Spiders, Silverfish, Lice and many more. Controlling any pests begins with accurate identification. These pests can all present problems for you or your home. For more information, contact Megabee Pest Control for an accurate identification of the pest problem you are experiencing.


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