We are looking for an experienced Office Manager! If you know someone who'd like to be a part of our customer excellence team, please share this with them. We also have other employment opportunities for the right candidates. Check out our Employment page for more details. … [Read more...]
Common Pests in September
YELLOWJACKET WASPS pose significant health threats to humans as they may sting repeatedly and can cause allergic reactions. BEES do not pose a public health threat unless a person is allergic. Carpenter Bees can damage wood through their nest building. FLEAS are troublesome pests. They puncture the skin with their sharp beaks to get blood. The bite of a flea can cause … [Read more...]
Zika Virus found in Florida, USA
Florida Finds Zika Virus in U.S. Mosquito for First Time The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has detected Zika in three mosquito samples from a small area in Miami Beach. The mosquitoes from Miami Beach that tested positive for Zika are from an area where increased trapping and intensified mosquito control measures are occurring due to the … [Read more...]
Time to treat for overwintering insects
Ladybugs, Stink Bugs, Western Conifers and Cluster Flies are all seeking outside structures to overwinter in September and October as the temperatures start to drop. Treatment for these bugs MUST be done at this time of year before they can get into the structure. They can be a nuisance and a problem at any time of year, but are especially an issue as the cooler weather sets … [Read more...]
No more fleas please…
Fleas can be a nuisance and problem any time of year but especially as the cooler weather sets in. Fleas can be brought into your home on cats, dogs or even rodents who are trying to find a warm place to spend the winter months. Much of the flea problem associated with pets has been eliminated by properly applying products offered by veterinarians to pet owners. However, … [Read more...]
QualityPro Certified since 2010
QualityPro is administered by the Foundation for Professional Pest Management, an independent organization that develops good business practices and standards for pest management companies in the US and Canada. Created in 2004, QualityPro has become the largest certification available in the industry. Governed by a board of representatives from across the country, this group is … [Read more...]
Jobs for Women in Pest Control
At SHS Pest Control we have many employment opportunities for the right candidates. Our business is growing and we are interested in speaking confidentially with experienced people who love the industry, or training new employees who have the right attitude. We have full-time and part-time positions available and can teach you everything you need to know to be … [Read more...]
Prevent rats, mice and squirrels from destroying your home
Rodents (mice, rats and squirrels) find their way into structures for shelter, nesting and hoarding food. All of these things will cause damage to the building. Whether it is a mouse, rat or a squirrel, (yes squirrels are in the rodent family) their habits are very similar. This time of year they are storing food known as hoarding and rodents mostly store food with seed or … [Read more...]
