VIP Pest Control

Rodents: The Unwanted Guests

becky — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:38:54 +0000

Did you know that rodents cause billions of dollars of damage each year worldwide and are carriers of many dangerous and deadly diseases? In buildings, rodents cause damage to doors, floors, ceilings and walls as a result of their burrowing and gnawing. They regularly gnaw on various utility pipes and electrical wiring, resulting in explosions, indoor flooding, fires, equipment malfunctions and power shortages.
Nests are usually close to food sources. You will find piles of rodent droppings and a strong odor. They like to feed at night, usually at dusk and again shortly before dawn. Rodents have poor vision and they rely on touch and hearing. Their sense of smell is their most important sense, and they mark objects and pathways with urine.
Rodents spread diseases by urinating on literally thousands of surfaces while foraging in homes, schools and offices. They have become more of a health problem in recent years and can trigger asthma and allergic rhinitis in susceptible people. They also are carriers of salmonella.

Snow is in the Forecast!

becky — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:01:57 +0000

It is that time of year! Homeowners across Tampa are preparing to break out their holiday decorations. Once again, VIP Pest Control is offering its exclusive snow service. Add a touch of snow to your home’s outdoor holiday decorations. Call VIP Pest Control today to schedule your snow service. We use environmentally sound lawn paint that will last through the holiday season.

With the Rainy Season Comes Ants & Termites in Tampa

becky — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:25:29 +0000

August is around the corner and is often one of the rainiest months in the Tampa Bay area. With the rains come ants. Many homeowners try to treat ants on their own and instead of eliminating these pests, their treatments make them worse. Certain types of ants are treated with protein baits, while others are best treated with sugar baits.
Mosquitoes are also a problem this time of year. Not only are they annoying, but they carry encephalitis. There has already been one reported death due to encephalitis in this area. There is no way to completely eliminate these pests, but they can be controlled. We offer our customers a monthly organic mosquito treatment with their regular pest control service that helps with this problem and gives them peace of mind.
So remember, even though the do-it-yourself methods may seem like the least expensive way to take care of your pests, the wrong kind of treatment will not only make the problem worse, but can cost more money in the long run.

Drywood Termites Are Swarming

becky — Thu, 20 May 2010 03:43:52 +0000

We have seen an influx of calls about termite swarms from Lutz to Land O Lakes to Carrollwood to South Tampa. If you suspect that you may have termites, call us for a FREE termite inspection. Our certified termite inspector will conduct a complete inspection of any residential or commercial building. Remember, there are two types of buildings in the Tampa area, those with termites and those that will have termites.

Did you know that VIP Pest Control offers more than pest control services? We also offer lawn and ornamental care for your home or commercial building.

Do You Know Where Your Termites Are?

becky — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:27:56 +0000

Termites are a big problem for Tampa Bay area homeowners. Let our certified termite inspectors give your home a free termite inspection. Make sure that your biggest investment is safe from subterranean termites and drywood termites.

Got Brown Grass??

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:06:31 +0000

The unseasonable cold spell we have had over the last several days has turned many lawns brown. We have a quick fix for that! VIP Pest Control can paint your lawn green. Our environmentally friendly green lawn paint will make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood. Call today to schedule your lawn painting!

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