Our Company, a Bonita Springs Florida based firm, has been serving the Lee and Collier County Area with pest control services for over 19 years. We specialize in residential and commercial pest control, rodent control, organics, palm trees, as well as turf, palm tree and ornamental fertilization.
We have worked with clients to protect and to ensure a pest free and beautiful environment.
- Life should be a pleasant journey - Bon Voyage!
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The newest PEST attacking our trees is the "RUGOSE SPIRALING WHITE FLY." It was first collected in Miami-Dade in 2009 and is believed to have originated from South America.. This White Fly has landed on the west coast of Florida and is highly visible. The broad host range goes from palm trees to woody ornimentials and fruit trees. Coconut palms and Areca palms. Hard woods affected are Gumbo Limbo, Black Olive, Copperleaf, Cocoplum, Wax Murtle, Live Oak, Avacado and Mango. Additional hosts are likely to be added.
The total amount of damage done is not known yet however White Flies in general cause plant delcine, defoliation and branch dieback. White flies produce "honeydew", a sugery subtance that causes SOOTY MOLD. Monitor plants for early sign of an infestation as it will be easier to manage the pest before it builds in population and causes major damage.
The most effective control and optium effect is "DIRECT TRUNK INJECTION" clinically tested for more than 10 years and availlable now through our company. Unlike standard methods of CROWN DRENCHES OR ROOT INJECTIONS that leach out of the tree or is spread on the open ground, this treatment can be appliled directly into the trunk of the tree with no exposure to the public, environment or applicator and is not affected by weather conditions. The result is its fast acting with much better control as the tree takes it up much quicker that convential methods. In some cases, a few days versus a few months. Unhealthy plants in a weakened state are an easy target for pests and disease. Nutrient deficiencies are the biggest cause of decline leaving plants and trees in a stressd state and open to a variety of diseases, fungus and insect attacks. DIRECT INJECTION of a nutrient package made specifically for the plant is one of the best defenses. Other factors that contribute are sunlight, watering, mechanical care and proper installation.
DIRECT INJECITONS inlcude systemic fungicide treatments (Fusarium Wilt in palms), systemic insecticial treatments, (Weevils and Wood Borers in hardwood trees), nutrients for all palms and hardwoods and a NATURAL PRODUCT for FRUIT TREES leaving the fruit eatable even during treatment..
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Fort Myers Florida is an ever growing community and home to the SWFL International Airport. In addition to traditional pest control issues for the Ft. Myers area the community is subject to pests arriving from other destinations outside our state and country. This is an ever increasing problem for Florida residents and their properties.
Bon Voyage Pest Control is dedicated to education and control of new species of bugs, insects, spiders for the Ft. Myers community.
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The fall and winter season brings with it shorter days, less rain and w whole new set of challenges and oportunites for the lawn and landscape technician. T"he following information in part comes from the University of Florida.
WATERING
The calibration and operation of the sprinkler system is critical from September thru the winter and into spring. Prevention is the key-calibrating the sprinkler system at least twice a year, proper amounts of water, covberage of all areas and properly operating heads are recommended. If you have a rain sensor be sure the sensor is located in an area where it will be directly affected by the weather. The correct amount of water put out by the sprinkler system for the time of year will determine the amount of time the system should run. Check the brown or faded spots in the turf with a moisture meter to determine if those areas are receiving enough water or too much water. Less water is required for shaded areas and more water for the direct sun.
SUNLIGHT
There are no lawns in the forest. Lack of sunlight and less sunlight hours cause many problems. Trimming shade trees by thinning the branches and raising the canopy will help thise shaded areas get more sunlight and air flow. Too much water will promote fungus, broad leaf weeds and root rot in turf, plants and trees. When the turf dies off, weeds and wild grasses grow in .
NUTRITION
Proper applications and timing of fertilzier applications prevent many pest, disease and cold prlblems. Slow release fertilizers are better than quick release fertilizers. Healthy lawns and shrubs withstand attacks from insects and disease better than stressed turf, trees and shrubs. Thicker turf, mowed at the proper height will help stop weeds from growning in.
MOWING
Proper mowing practices are necessary to keep any lawn healthy and attractive. Standard St. Augusitne cultivbars should be maintained at a height of 3.5 to 4 inches. Repetitively mowing at lower heights reduces overall stress tolerance of the lawn, discourages deep rooting, increases the chance for" scalping" and may increase susceptibility to pest problems. Maintaing the right height will help the grass develope a deep root system and give a better appearance to the turf. No more than one third of the leaf blade should be removed with any mowing. Keep the mower blades sharp. Dull blades will give the lawn a brownish cast, because a ragged cut shreds the leaf rather than cutting them. Scalping or mowing the grass too short can injure your lawn.
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