Potter Pest Prevention

Potter Pest Prevention Family-owned pest control serving Tampa Bay. 5 years, 102 five-star reviews. We focus on prevention through science-based Integrated Pest Management.

Residential & commercial. Free inspections.

08/30/2026

That gnawing sound in your walls at night could be more than just annoying. Rodents chew through electrical wiring, and a chewed wire doesn't always trip a breaker before it sparks. Worth a real inspection instead of waiting it out.

08/28/2026

Citronella candles work, but only within a couple feet of the flame, and that range drops fast with any wind. One candle on a patio table isn't doing much for the person sitting three feet away.

08/27/2026

Most white and cool-toned porch bulbs attract more flying insects than warm yellow ones. Every bug circling your porch light is also just inches from your front door. Swapping the bulb is a five-minute fix.

08/26/2026

A mouse only needs a gap about the width of a dime to get inside your house. Those gaps usually show up around dryer vents, pipes, and other spots most people never think to check. A full weekend of caulk and steel wool rarely covers all of them.

08/25/2026

Senior living and assisted care facilities in Florida face a higher pest control standard than most commercial properties, because residents can't simply relocate if there's a problem. A documented, ongoing program with proof of service on file is what actually holds up during a licensing survey.

08/23/2026

Lovebug swarms are back in Tampa Bay, and this round could last about four weeks. They're harmless to people and pets, but their bodies are mildly acidic and can eat into car paint if you let them sit. Wash your car within a day or two of driving through a swarm.

08/22/2026

A new University of Florida study found two invasive, more destructive termite species have spread across most of Florida, Tampa Bay included. Most homeowners up here still think termite risk is a South Florida thing, which means they skip the yearly inspection that would catch it early. Termite damage isn't covered by homeowners insurance.

08/21/2026

Tampa just made Orkin's list of the 50 worst bed bug cities in the country, the first time ever. They don't come from a dirty house, they hitch rides on used furniture, luggage, or through a shared wall. Check your mattress seams and inspect anything secondhand before it comes inside.

08/19/2026

Most scorpion stings on pets in Florida look like a bee sting: some swelling, some pawing at the spot, gone in an hour or two. Drooling, vomiting, tremors, or trouble walking are different, and mean a vet visit. Once your pet is okay, the real question is how a scorpion got close enough to sting them, which usually traces back to mulch beds, woodpiles, or foundation gaps.

08/18/2026

Dish soap can kill the fleas it touches, but it doesn't reach the eggs and larvae hiding under your deck or in shaded groundcover, which make up most of an actual flea problem. A real yard treatment targets every life stage, not just what's visible on the surface.

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34695

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