Here at Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control, we’re committed to keeping every inch of your Orlando lawn and landscape looking sharp and pest free. The two main ways we keep your lawn healthy is through lawn and ornamental liquid & dry fertilization, as well as insect, weed and disease control.

Knowing the grass that surrounds your home is very important in lawn care. St. Augustine grass thrives in tropical and subtropical regions, like Orlando. Therefore, we have a specific treatment schedule tailored to keep your St. Augustine grass healthy and green all year:

April & May: We inspect your lawn for insect and disease problems, as well as fertilize it to help maintain its color and improve turf vigor as summer heat approaches. We also apply a specially formulated fertilizer to maintain your lawn’s density and color.

June & July: Summer heat takes a toll on your lawn, so during this visit we inspect it for weed, insect, and disease problems. If excessive crabgrass is a problem, we’ll give you some control options to get it taken care of. Our specially formulated fertilizer is applied during this visit to maintain lawn density and color.

August & September: Early fall is the best time to revitalize your lawn as it recovers from that stressful summer heat. This visit concentrates on thickening the grass, promoting root growth, and turf color. We will also inspect for insects and provide treatment if necessary.

October & November: If there are any weed problems from the fall, we’ll take care of them. The fertilizer used during this visit promotes root growth and plant vigor to help your Orlando lawn survive the upcoming winter cold.

December & January: It is especially important for us to get a winter visit in because the cooler months of the year are harsh on your lawn. We inspect for insects and provide treatment if necessary. Lawns usually continue active growth during winter, so we also apply a special fertilizer to enhance root growth and winter color during this service visit.

February & March: The early spring visit helps your lawn recover from winter stress as well as helps promote green-up. The fertilization and weed control products we use during this time control existing winter seeds and thicken your lawn to handle any weed problems that may arise.

At Pro-Staff Pest Control, we are committed to providing the absolute highest quality lawn care services. If you are interested in learning how the team at Pro-Staff can transform your Orlando yard through our high-quality lawn care services, please give us a call today at our Seminole County office – (407)331-7378.

As the weather warms up here in Orlando, homeowners are opening their windows to let in the fresh air of summer. Unfortunately, opening your windows this time of year may provide the perfect way for pests to get inside your home, especially the commonly known house fly.

We’ve all seen house flies before, but did you know that these pests are a major carrier of infectious diseases? House flies don’t bite, but they are capable of transferring over 100 pathogens, including malaria, salmonella and tuberculosis. Therefore, we advise you to take precautions to prevent these pests from living near your home.

Here are some tips that you can follow around the house in order to keep house files out:

• Keep your home’s air conditioner filters clean. Dirty filters can lead to moisture build up, which attracts pests.
• Repair torn window screens. Holes in window screens can be an easy entryway for house flies.
• Keep trash cans clean and lids sealed. Flies are attracted to manure and organic matter, so the less trash that’s exposed, the better.
• Dispose of waste regularly and keep it away from your home.
• If you have dogs, horses, or other animals living on your property, remove feces from the yard regularly.

If you can’t seem to get rid of the house fly population around your home, contact a pest management professional at Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control by calling our Seminole County office at 407-331-7378. We will treat your pest problems and best of all, our services are completely guaranteed!

There are several rooms that can be easily overlooked in the process of pest-proofing your home—especially the attic. Rodents such as mice and rats tend to be the most common invaders of these areas, but insects such as cockroaches, spiders, ants, and stinkbugs can also make themselves at home if given the chance.

Pests usually enter your home in search of shelter, food, and water because of changes in the weather, like extended periods of rain or the onset of cooler temperatures. Pests can find entry points into your home through almost any opening, including cracks and crevices as small as a nickel in the structure’s exterior. Rodents are capable of destroying insulation in attics and chewing through walls, baseboards, and electrical wires, and cause up to 25 percent of house fires in the United States every year.

Keeping a clean attic will prevent headaches in the future.

Don’t worry; there are steps that you can take to discourage these unwanted guests from taking shelter in your forgotten rooms. First, pay special attention to your home’s insulation by replacing loose mortar and weather stripping around your foundation. Items that are kept in the attic should be stored in plastic sealed containers off the floor rather than in cardboard boxes because pests tend to nest inside these shelters. Lastly, attics should be kept well-ventilated and dry. In order to remove any known moisture, homeowners can run a dehumidifier and install gutters or divers.

Pest-proofing the forgotten rooms of your home should be viewed as a year-round commitment to protecting one’s property and health from the threats associated with pest damage and disease. A licensed pest expert, such as the experienced professionals at Pro-Staff Pest Control, can recommend a prevention plan to keep your home pest-free. To learn more about our annual pest control program, give Pro-Staff Pest Control a call today at (407)331-7378.

The experienced professionals at Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control are committed to providing the absolute highest quality termite, pest control, and lawn services in the industry, period. We have been serving residents and businesses in Central Florida since 1995 and have received countless rave reviews. Our technicians are fully screened, tested, and interviewed prior to employment, and we maintain a drug-free workplace.

Pro-Staff Pest Control maintains one of the highest growth rates in our industry due to two factors. We retain our customers consistently year after year by always maintaining our high standard of customer service, and referrals from existing customers represent our strongest marketing resource.

We have been a Better Business Bureau (BBB) accredited business since 1995 and are extremely proud to say that we have maintained our “A+” rating. Last year, we were awarded the 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, a prestigious award given to only about 5% of businesses on Angie’s List. We are also a member of the Florida Pest Management Association and the National Pest Management Association. An “A” rated insurance carrier insures us in all phases of our operation, and we are fully licensed by the State of Florida in all categories of our industry (Termite, Pest Control, Fumigation, and Lawn/Ornamental).  All materials that we use are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and are always applied in a safe and effective manner.

Our customer support system and fast response times are unparalleled in the industry, and your complete satisfaction is guaranteed. But please don’t take just our word for it; check out what some of our customers is saying about us:

Extremely happy with the treatment of termites done by ProStaff. Our tech Robert assessed and explained the situation, came back the next day, and got the job done. Very courteous, efficient, and of course effective. Highly recommended! –Damien

Chad was very professional and did a great job. I was impressed how thorough he was. Much better service than anything that I have ever received in the past from any other company. –Rick

I am so glad that we found Pro-Staff. Bob came out and explained the treatment process and that he will retreat until our bugs are gone. He is very professional, efficient, and goes the extra mile. I am confident that he will get our cockroach problem under control. THANK YOU! –Annette

If you’re still not convinced that Pro-Staff Pest Control offers unparalleled lawn care, termite control and pest control services, please give our team a call today at (407)331-7378. Since our services are completely guaranteed, you’ve got nothing to lose!

Spring is officially here, and that means the bugs are here to stay! How are you protecting your home and family from ants, roaches, and other crawling pests? Our seven-step pest prevention program controls all crawling insects for one full year—guaranteed!

Step One. This preliminary step controls outside roaches and ants. We will set up baits around your home in selected sites in mulch beds, woodpiles, gardens, and the outlying borders of your yard.

Step Two. At this part of the treatment program, our trained pest control professionals will place specially formulated granular repellents on the soil and in shrubbery immediately adjacent to your home to drive annoying pests away.

Step Three. This step involves the utilization of a clear-drying liquid repellent, which we carefully apply around windows, doors, eaves, and other areas sneaky bugs can crawl into.

Step Four. Half-way through the program, we will place a baited granular in the attic and cracks and crevices found in your home to stop insects from entering their favorite hiding places.

Step Five. For this part of the program, we utilize a special granular ball agent. We will remove every accessible wall and light switch plate and inject this agent into the spaces between walls, where insects love to hide.

Step Six. This step uses baits similar to those used in Step One, but instead of being used outdoors, these are placed inside your home under major appliances where roaches and other insects scurry in search of food and water.

Step Seven. For the final step of the annual pest control program, we use a residual, gum-based attractant, which is applied in out-of-the-way spots, such as behind drawers and cabinets, to draw insects that have been inadvertently brought into your home or have managed to evade the other barriers.

We are so proud of our annual pest control program that we guarantee that it will work. If any bugs come back during the contract period, we will too—at no additional charge to you! To see why people call us the best pest control company in Central Florida, give our trained professionals at Pro-Staff Pest Control a call today at (407)292-7378.

Spring is right around the corner, is your yard ready? After a slightly cold winter, homeowners have begun to focus their attention back onto their lawn and will prepare to care for it. But, if you’re a new homeowner or inexperienced with lawn care, how do you maintain your lawn without doing more harm than good?

One of the first things that you should do in early spring is remove the debris that has accumulated in your yard over the winter, such as excess leaves, broken branches from nearby trees, or overgrown plants. However, wait until the soil has been dried out slightly to complete this task, because working on a soggy ground can be extremely detrimental to your yard.

While fertilizing turf in the spring can be beneficial, it needs to be done in moderation. Heavy applications of nitrogen fertilizer in the spring can cause serious lawn problems. When you decide to fertilize, choose a quality lawn fertilizer that contains controlled-release, slow-release, or water-insoluble nitrogen. These types of fertilizers release small amounts of nitrogen over an extended period of time, which leads to more uniform and healthy lawn growth.

If it can be delayed, early fall is actually the most optimum time to seed your lawn because fall weather conditions tend to be more favorable for the new turf and weed pressure is much less of a concern. Spring seeding can be successful, but is not recommended because hot weather often sets in before the new lawn is well established.

At Pro-Staff Pest Control, we are committed to providing the absolute highest quality lawn care services. Our early spring visit promotes recovery from winter stress. In April, we will fertilize your lawn to maintain its color and improve turf vigor into the summer. Your lawn will be inspected for insect and disease problems, and we will also apply a specially formulated fertilizer to maintain your lawn’s density and color. If you are interested in learning how the team at Pro-Staff can transform your Orlando yard through our high-quality lawn care services, please give us a call today at (407)292-7378.

When you picture a raid of termites infesting a house, chances are you imagine one homogenous group of insects working towards the same goal. But did you know that there’s actually a very sophisticated caste system within termite colonies?

• King and Queen. These are the two most elite termites in the colony, primarily existing for reproductive means. The queen’s sole purpose is to reproduce, laying thousands of eggs every year. If that isn’t terrifying enough, consider this: some termite kings and queens live for as long as 30 years!
• Workers. These termites are blind and wingless. Worker termites account for the majority of the caste system, and are most likely to be found in infested wood. The main objective of this type of termite is to build, repair, forage for food, and care for other termites.
• Nymphs. This type of termite is still practically a baby: they are newly hatched termites that have not yet assumed a ranking within the colony. Once aged, a nymph termite can molt into various castes, including workers, primary reproductives, or supplementary reproductives.
• Soldiers. These termites are the strongest in terms of fortitude, but are sterile, wingless, and blind. Their sole function is to defend the colony.
• Winged Reproductives. The only type of termite with wings, these termites can leave the colony and swarm a new location, where they will shed their wings and begin to pair up to start a new colony.

Termites may have a complex caste system in which they function, but that doesn’t mean they have to invade your home. Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control is one of the few Termidor-Certified pest control companies in Central Florida, and we promise 100% control of subterranean termites, guaranteed! Please give us a call today at 407-331-7370 for a free estimate.

Did you know that the termite risk in the state of Florida is extremely high? Formosan termites and drywood termites are particularly common in the Southeast and can be extremely threatening for homeowners—every year, these termites cause $5 billion dollars worth of damage in the United States alone!

Termites can squeeze through cracks as narrow as 1/32of an inch to enter your home. They not only destroy the structure, but can attack movable wooden objects such as furniture. How do you plan on protecting your Central Florida home from thousands of dollars worth of damage? With over four million homes treated since 2000, Termidor is America’s #1 termite defense product.

Termidor begins to work immediately and completely rids homes of termites faster than any other liquid or bait product. The secret behind Termidor is its “Transfer Effect”; this product works as a barrier treatment on structural wood, and when termites come into contact with the treated area, they receive a lethal dose of insecticide. The affected termites contaminated with the chemical then transfer the insecticide to other termites, thus leading to a continuous cycle until all of the termites have been killed. Termites cannot see, smell, taste, or even avoid the chemical, leading to unparalleled effectiveness.

Over 15 years of testing has proved Termidor to be extremely effective. Additionally, its low-dose treatment leaves surfaces with virtually no odor, making it safe for family households. Next time you schedule your annual pest control treatment, consider asking about Termidor. Only Termidor-certified companies can apply the treatment, and Pro-Staff Pest Control is one of the few Orlando pest control companies with the experience and dedication to be certified. For a free evaluation, give us a call today at (407)292-7378.

One of the biggest fears Central Floridians have in regards to insects is the sting that these pests can give. When most people are stung by an insect, they develop redness, swelling, and itching at the sting spot. However, a small number of people are allergic to these stings, meaning that their immune systems overreact to the venom produced when stung. For an even smaller number of people, these stings may be life-threatening. But, taking certain precautionary steps, including being aware of symptoms and knowing what habitats these insect live in, can help save a life.

The condition of severe venom allergy is called Anaphylaxis and symptoms can include: itching and hives, swelling in the throat or tongue, difficulty breathing, dizziness, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and even a rapid fall in blood pressure that can result in shock and loss of consciousness. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and can be fatal, so be certain the afflicted individual receives medical treatment immediately if they display these symptoms.

In order to avoid stinging insects, it is incredibly important to be able to identify them. Yellow jacket nests are made of a paper maché-like material and are usually located underground. Honeybees and bumble bees are typically non-aggressive, but will sting when provoked. Wild bees live in colonies in honeycombs located in hollow trees or cavities of buildings. Wasps’ nests are usually made of a paper-like material that forms a circular comb of cells which opens downward. Hornets are larger than yellow jackets, and their nests—typically gray and football-shaped—are found high about the ground in trees. Lastly, fire ants build high nests of dirt in the ground.

To prevent an insect sting, obviously the first precaution is to stay away from these insects. The insects are most likely to sting if their homes are disturbed. If flying stinging insects are close by, remain calm and move slowly away. Avoid being barefoot outside, and keep food covered until eaten. If you have been stung, remove the stinger within 30 seconds to avoid receiving more venom. Gently clean the area with soap and water, and use topical steroid ointment to relieve itching. See your physician if swelling progresses or if the sting site seems to be infected.

No one enjoys being stung by insects. Keep your Central Florida home and yard free of these nasty pests with our all-inclusive annual pest control and lawn treatment services. Give Pro-Staff Pest Control a call today at (407)292-7378 for a free evaluation today.

Pest control companies often get calls to reschedule their pest inspections/treatments on rainy days. This is because most people think that pest control treatments will be washed up with the rain, so they reschedule for another day. However, pest control treatments are usually not affected by the rain because most of the walls in your home are protected by overhangs and rarely get wet. In fact, it is usually dry around the windows, door frames, and cracks where pest control companies seal up and spray.

Also, rain can soften the soil, which helps to draw insects out. This is why you may sometimes see a trail of ants traveling indoors on a rainy day. If the insects are already out of where they live and breed, being exposed by the rain, it is easier for exterminators to rid your home of these pests.

Another reason why rain can be beneficial to pest control is because specially formulated granular pellets are placed on the lawn during pest control treatments that actually need water to help activate them. The rain carries these granular insecticides deep into the soil and prevents ants, crickets, spiders, earwigs and other pests from sneaking into your home.

So, if you have an appointment set up for pest control and it begins to rain, don’t reach for the phone right away to reschedule. Instead, let your pest control company do its job in the rain or shine by preventing unwanted pests from getting inside your home. If you have discovered unwelcome pests in your home, give the pest control experts at Pro-Staff Termite & Pest Control in Orlando a call today at to schedule your pest inspection. Our seven-step pest prevention program controls all crawling insects for one full year!