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The Importance of Interior & Exterior Pest Control

Being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to a pest control plan includes all facets of your home – interior and exterior, and is more beneficial than you think. Pests, especially in Florida, are active year round. These pests can result in damage such as structural damage from burrows […]

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How to Keep Iguanas Out of Your Commercial Property

While South Floridians enjoy lots of sunshine and warm weather, many of them are also trying to prevent those pesky iguanas from destroying their landscape plants, flowers, and shrubs. When these creatures threaten to invade your commercial property, you wouldn’t want to wait until they wreak havoc on your lawn. […]

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The ABCs of Pruning Trees and Shrubs

If you want to produce strong, healthy, beautiful landscape plants that won’t fail to complement your property, you’ll have to learn the basics of tree and shrub care in Boca Raton, FL. This means that you can’t just indiscriminately cut back your woody plants in a useless attempt to limit […]

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South Florida’s 5 Most Common Household Bugs

Sunny, warm weather and beautiful beaches make South Florida one of the top destinations to live, but with this climate comes an array of household bugs that can invade our homes. As one of the top pest control companies in Palm Beach County, our team at East Coast Sprayers has […]

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Lychee Erinose Mite: The Latest Pest Invading Florida’s Lychee Trees

If you are an avid grower in Palm Beach County, you know of (or proudly grow) a rare fruit tree called the lychee tree. Originating in China, this delicious fruit-bearing tree isn’t grown commercially in the United States, besides a few small farms here in Florida. Favorable tropical conditions in […]

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A Guide to Identifying Whiteflies

We live in South Florida for a number of reasons: warm climate all year round, beautiful beaches, and plenty of activities and things to do. But we can’t escape the pests that habitat our area. Whiteflies are a big concern here in Palm Beach County and they are so good […]

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Aphids and Scales: What You Need to Know

Living in Palm Beach County comes with its perks, but it also comes with the insects and pests that make their home in your landscape. Aphids and scales are two of the common found insects that invade and cause destruction in South Florida plants. East Coast Sprayers know how important […]

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Grubs Are Summer’s Invasive Pest

In Palm Beach County, we are used to the heat, daily rain, and bugs that come along with summertime. While we can’t control the weather, we can control the pests that are invading your landscape this time of year. Since we have been seeing an influx of grubs taking over […]

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Fire Ants: Palm Beach County’s Painful Pest

Just like alligators and snakes, fire ants are a resident pest of Palm Beach County. If you live here, you have more than likely had your fair share of experiences with these painful insects. Their mounds can destroy your yard and cause painful stings to you, your children and your […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Getting Rid of Whiteflies

Whiteflies are known for their nutrient-sucking habits and their war on crops and plants, especially decorative plants. Understanding how to get rid of whiteflies can benefit farmers and home plant owners alike.   The whitefly has an incubation period of 4-12 days. After that, they pierce plants and suck out […]

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5 Most Common Lawn Bugs (and How to Get Rid of Them!)

The lawn industry is worth $40 billion a year. If you need to replace your entire lawn with sod, it could cost you a pretty penny – anywhere up to $4,500 depending on size. That’s why it’s important to take care of your lawn.   Don’t let grass bugs destroy […]

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