7 Signs of Termites in Florida Homes (And What to Do About Each One)
Florida has the highest termite pressure in the US — including the notoriously destructive Formosan subterranean termite. Most homeowners don't know they have a termite problem until it's been going on for years. Here are the seven warning signs Bobby Torres sees most often in Orlando homes, and what each one means for your situation.
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How to Dramatically Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Orlando Yard This Summer
Central Florida's mosquito season runs essentially all 12 months — but summer is peak pressure. After treating thousands of Orlando yards over 19 years, Bobby shares the five changes that make the biggest difference between a backyard you can actually enjoy and one that drives you inside by sunset.
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Mouse-Proofing Your Orlando Home: The 9 Entry Points Florida Mice Use Most
Unlike northern states, Florida doesn't get a real winter — so rodents stay active and keep looking for warm, dry shelter all year long. Orlando's older concrete block homes have specific vulnerabilities that newer frame construction doesn't. Shield's rodent team walks through the nine spots they find mice and rats entering Orlando homes most often.
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Bed Bug Prevention for Orlando Travelers: What to Check in Hotels (And at Home)
Orlando's tourism industry means hotels see extremely high turnover — and bed bugs travel from room to room in luggage and clothing. Maria Torres, who handles Shield's bed bug program, shares the hotel inspection routine, the home protocol after returning from travel, and the three furniture items people forget to check that are bed bug favorites.
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