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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Bug Out Service 50th Anniversary monthly event


Nascar night at the Suns Game



 




Join Bug Out Service for “Nascar night at the Suns Game” Tuesday July 2, 2013 (game starts @ 7:05). Daytona Speedway is sponsoring this event in preparation for the Coke Zero 400…This will be our 50th year anniversary event for July... Come out and meet Scott Lagasse who is a Nationwide Nascar Driver & a Felker family friend. Be sure to check out the Nascar race car up close displaying the Bug Out Service logo proudly!
Suns Tickets

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Did you know that Bug Out offers Fumigation Service?

Structural Fumigation Service's

Subterranean Termites aren’t the only critters that invade and damage our homes. Drywood Termites nest in our homes and need no contact with the soil, like Subterranean Termites do. Effective Drywood Termite treatment in Jacksonville can require full tent fumigation of the infested structure.
 
Bug Out Service is ready to meet the needs of our community and is able to provide fumigation services for the following pests:

  • Drywood Termites
  • Powderpost Beetles
  • Old House Borers
  • Bedbugs
  • Rodents
Structural fumigation of residential homes involves enclosing the home with a sealed tent and exposing the invading pests inside to a fumigant gas.

For more information on fumigation services give us a call at 904-743-8272 or click on "Contact Us" on our website bugoutservice.com

Monday, June 3, 2013

Cicada documentary

Take a look at this incredibly interesting video on cicadas by filmmaker (Samuel Orr) & the kickstarter project.

Click Here Return of the Cicadas






kickstarter.com/projects/motionkicker/return-of-the-cicadas

Friday, May 17, 2013

Getting an upgrade internet browser error when in the Client Login?

If you are having trouble paying your bill online, you are not alone. You may have received a message that states that you need to update your internet browser, especially when using Internet Explorer 10.

No worries, there's an easy fix. The "Compatibility View" simply need to be turned on.
Click the link listed below to learn how to turn this function on.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/use-compatibility-view#ie=ie-10

Feel free to give us a call if you need further assistance. 904-562-6093

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Why Choose Bug Out Service?

Termite, Pest, Lawn, Shrubs, & Irrigation Service Too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbGqOnqrZp0&feature=share&list=PLGNZL_MuNNTb8wO4jUX0yRjUIlGKk9vlU

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Last of the eighty-degree days

Last of the eighty-degree days

What does this mean for us? When the warm weather dates back to 1888, anything is possible for Pests. We already have infestations of fleas, ants, and termite activity.

Here are some tips to keep your home pest free;
  • Clean out the rain gutters. This will keep rain flowing freely without water settling. Standing water is mosquitoes!!!
  • Clean up all outside Holiday decorations or left over Holiday storage. No harborage results in no breeding areas.
  • If you are opening your windows to let the fresh air in, check your window screens for no gaps and no holes.
  • Always seal any entry points for Pest. That is the long term control.
  • Plants in, plants out…..what is it going to be? Check for pest activity in plants, especially ghost ants.
  • Where is all that firewood you have waiting on the cold weather? If it is up against the house, expect pest problems.
  • Plumbing, drains, excessive moisture….keep drains clean and clear. Small fly problems will disappear.
  • Food preparation is a biggie for residential or commercial kitchens. You can not expect pest to not find food if it is available.
  • Fleas, Fleas, fleas, it is a 3 part program. If you leave one out, it is worthless.
    •  Treat Pet
    • Treat Pet living areas
    • Treat outside pet areas
  •  Trash removal, this is any trash. Garbage is taken out daily. Floors are vacuumed for any  debris. Do not leave crumbs for the insects. They don’t need your help! J
 If you need help with pests that are bugging you,
give our Pest Management Professionals a call. 904-743-8272!
 
Linda Prentice
Associate Certified Entomologist
Bug Out Service

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Fungus Invasion

By: Jeremy Maneol










Have you ever woke up one day and looked out the window just to notice large rings all over your lawn? The first thing that probably comes to your mind is that we have been invaded by aliens. Well we just aren’t that lucky. Your lawn has been invaded by a disease known as Brown Patch Fungus.

Brown Patch usually starts out in small circular patterns and can spread to several feet in diameter. It often has a patch of green grass in the center of the circle. The leading edge of the circle is kind of an orange-yellow color when the fungus is active. The base of the leaf will appear rotted. This is because the fungus is a soil born disease and infects the leaf closest to the soil surface. There will also be a rotten smell at the base of the leaf tissue. Brown Patch only affects the foliage and does not attack the root system of the turf.

Brown Patch has distinctive features, but is often confused with herbicide damage. Certain herbicides used can cause the same symptoms of yellowing or brown patches. The best way to tell the difference between brown patch and herbicide damage is to pull the leaf tissue from the runner. The base of the leaf will not appear rotten and will not have a putrid smell when dealing with herbicide damage. You will notice that the base will be dry and tan in color with no odor.

I am often asked where brown patch fungus comes from. Rhizoctonia is the name of the naturally occurring fungus that does the damage. When the conditions are right and the fungus is present it becomes active.

Brown Patch usually will occur through the months of November through May when the temperatures are below 80 degrees. I have also seen Brown Patch Fungus as early as September some years. Cooler nights and warmer days seem to spark up the disease. Brown Patch can also be triggered by rainfall, over watering, and high humidity.

There are several things a homeowner can do to control Brown Patch. First of all, do not apply excessive quick release forms of nitrogen during the fall and cooler months when the disease is most active. Try to use a fertilizer with slow release nitrogen with equal amounts of slow release potassium. Another thing and probably the most important is proper watering. Only water as needed and only water early in the morning between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. when the dew is already on the ground. This will cut down on how long the foliage of the turf stays wet. One of the quickest ways to spread the disease is by mowing. When mowing try to always mow any infected areas last and be sure to clean of the mower blades after each cut.

There are also several chemical controls on the market. You can find these at your local hardware store. It is usually best to contact a professional when dealing with turf diseases. If the disease is not treated properly a lot of times more damage can occur. If you are not sure what you are dealing with give us a call, we do offer free lawn evaluation and estimates.

904-743-8272