We have lived here 11 years in the same house in the Village of Caroline. We do our own insect control using a product called Suspend SC. I spray every 3 months around the outside , in the garage, lanai and inside the house. Product is safe for pets if applied as directed and can be used in food prep areas.
Only insect problem we have had has been with the tiny ants called Pharoah ants. They are the ones that follow a path into and out of a house. If they find a source of food, you will find a steady stream along a path into and out of the house. The important point is to follow the trail to and from the source of food (usually very easy). Do not kill the ants during their journey. Feed them a product called Terro by putting a drop or several on their path and they will communicate with their friends to collect it and take it back to their nest. I had one infestation several years ago while we were away for several months. Had left several open sources of sugar in our cabinets that they found while we were gone. (Open sugar bag, sugar bowl etc). Since then ,we keep sugar in sealed containers and watch for telltale trails of these ants. Catch them on the outside and interrupt their travels with a drop of Terro.
11 years, no contractors, Suspend SC every 3 months and one attack from Pharoah ants. Note if you see one of these ants in your sink or elsewhere, there are more. Put out a drop of Ferro and they will share with their compatriots.
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