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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches
Roaches are a nuisance in many homes. Leave bits of food or spill a drink, and they will be all over the place nibbling and licking them. Turn off the lights, and they will rule your kitchen. If you're tired of roaches, read on and find out how you can best eliminate...
Noises in the Attic
When things go bump in the night in your home, it's usually not a joyful sign, nor do you experience warm and fuzzy feelings. So, what do you do when you hear a startling noise in the attic at night? If you're like most people, you probably sit very still to try and...
How to properly irrigate your Florida lawn
Watering Your Florida Lawn All plants require water for metabolic and physiological functioning. Although some plant species are large consumers of water, other species can be maintained with relatively low quantities of water. Many people consider turfgrasses to be...
5 Most Common Pests Found in Orlando Homes and How to Get Rid of Them
Home to more than just the nostalgic Happiest Place on Earth, Orlando is also home to a whole host of pesky pests that can be found both indoors and outdoors on residential properties. The warm spring and scorching summer seasons in particular often see a rise of...
Why Chinch Bugs are the #1 lawn damaging insect in Florida
As a homeowner, you’ve worked incredibly hard to create a house that you love and can share with the people in your life. From selecting the perfect color of paint to decorating your patio or planting flowers, each action you take and penny you invest into your house...
Are Fire Ants Attacking Your Lawn and House?
If you’ve ever spent time outdoors in Florida, you’re no stranger to fire ants – and you’re probably just as familiar with their painful, itchy stings on your ankles and feet. But if you have these pests in your yard or around your home, you’ll want to call Drake Lawn...
Why German Roaches are the Worst Roach You Can Find in Your Home or Business
Ants. Spiders. Beetles. Termites. What do these creatures have in common? They are unwanted house guests for many homes and businesses. They are pests. In the world of pests and pest control, there is one creature that outranks them all. Roaches as a species tend to...
All About Subterranean Termites in Florida
Termites, a well known pest problem, cause very costly damage. These insects build their homes in the soil around or beneath homes, and tend to enter via wood that is touching the ground. They build mud tubes through the dirt to get to their wood destination, but can...
Drake Lawn & Pest Control Celebrates 50 Years of Pest Control and Lawn Care Experience
Winter Park, FL -- There are a wide variety of things that go into maintaining a quality home. One of these things is pest control. Whether it be inside or outside, pests from the outside world try to invite themselves into a living space where they are not...