
How to keep your South Florida lawn insect free
No one wants their beautiful lawn and lush landscape eaten up by insects! Bates Exterminating professionals know that cultural practices are critical to effective integrated pest management programs. Most home…
Why do Ants crawl in a line?
At some point or another, almost everyone has watched a string of ants’ march across a sidewalk or kitchen floor. Ant behavior such as this is pretty fascinating. But why…
IS YOUR LAWN THE EYESORE OF THE CUL-DE-SAC?
Bates is well-specialized in the treatment of lawn and shrubs. Contact us today for more information concerning Bates Exterminating’s special offers on Lawn and Shrubs amenities. At Bates Exterminating, we…
WHERE IS THE ZIKA VIRUS?
When you turn on the TV or open your internet browser, chances are you’ll see a Zika virus headline, causing justifiable worry about becoming infected. Learn where Zika is. You…
TERMITE SWARM SEASON: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Termites are hard at work on their colonies throughout the year, though they’re engage in many visible activities during the swarm season. February through May is considered termite swarm season,…
EXTERMINATOR COST: IS IT WORTH HIRING A PROFESSIONAL?
Finding a professional extermination company can feel like a hassle, but it shouldn’t. When searching for an exterminator, you should look for a company with qualified experience, customer service, value,…
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEES AND WASPS
Black and yellow stinging insects are often lumped together in the same group, but bees and wasps are actually very different. Being able to tell them apart is an important way…
HOW LARGE IS A BROWN RECLUSE?
The brown recluse is identified as one of the most menacing spiders in North America. Although there are not naturally hostile and hardly bite people, they’ve acquired a really bad…
Spiders In My Home
Fall is upon us! Don’t forget to watch out for the common autumn pest – spiders! Spiders are very common during the fall months because they hurry to feed and…
Cockroaches
No matter where you live, it is safe to assume you have come into contact with one the most unpopular and prominent bugs in Florida, the cockroach. They can be…