Also known as a wood spiderHuntsman spiders, members of the family Sparassidae (formerly Heteropodidae), are known by this name because of their speed and mode of hunting. They are also called giant crab spiders because of their size and appearance. Larger species sometimes are referred to as wood spiders, because of their preference for woody…
Also known as the shoe-button spiderLatrodectus mactans, known as southern black widow or simply black widow, and the shoe-button spider, is a venomous species of spider in the genus Latrodectus. The females are well known for their distinctive black and red coloring and for the fact that they will occasionally eat their mate after reproduction.…
Opportunistic HuntersWolf spiders are members of the family Lycosidae, from the Ancient Greek word “λύκος” meaning “wolf”. They are robust and agile hunters with excellent eyesight. They live mostly in solitude and hunt alone, and do not spin webs. Some are opportunistic hunters pouncing upon prey as they find it or even chasing it over…
Also known as a Palmetto BugThe Florida woods cockroach or palmetto bug (Eurycotis floridana) is a large cockroach species which typically grows to a length of 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6 in). When alarmed, adults can eject an extremely foul-smelling directional spray up to 1 m, which inspired several of its other common names: Florida skunk roach,…
Certified Bedbug Specialists – Fully-licensed and insured, Regal’s specialists understand the most common ways bedbugs enter a home is by hitchhiking on belongings, furniture, clothing, and luggage that were exposed to a bedbug-infested area. Furniture from rental outlets or items from used furniture stores are also risks, and so are travel belongings and luggage that have been stored in hotel rooms, planes, trains, and automobiles. If you suspect a bedbug problem, call us today. Customers rest easy with Regal.
Got Fleas?Fleas are the insects forming the order Siphonaptera. They are wingless, with mouthparts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood. Fleas are external parasites, living by hematophagy off the blood of mammals and birds. Characteristics – The tough body is able to withstand great pressure, likely an adaptation to survive attempts to eliminate them…
Termites & Termite Control ServicesRegal Pest Control is a full-service pest elimination company offering outstanding, state-of-the-art commercial pest control service that is guaranteed in Ocala, The Villages, Lady Lake, Leesburg and the surrounding areas. Termites are a group of eusocial insects that, until recently, were classified at the taxonomic rank of order Isoptera, but are…
Just as toxic, but a less dangerous biteThe Brown Widow is slightly smaller and generally lighter in color than the black widow species; the color can range. Like the black widow species in the United States, the Brown Widow has a prominent hourglass-shaped marking on the underside of the abdomen. Characteristics – The Brown Widow…
Rodent Control Experts – At Regal Termite & Pest Control, our team has an advantage by being trained in past and current rodent control methods. Rodents are smart, and it has been proven they can make decisions. Not only do we know the best, fastest, most professional ways to outsmart and eliminate rodents based on science and research, but we also know what NOT to do when trapping for rats and mice.
Fire Ant Service Treatment (F.A.S.T!) – With Regal’s F.A.S.T! Services, Central Floridians will never have to look at or feel the painful sting of a fire ant again. If you have fire ants at your home or business, the time is now to call the experts. To fit your busy schedule, Regal offers fast fire ant service treatment to remove the ants that are currently living on your property, in addition to destroying the colonies. During the initial inspection, your specialist will treat your lawn using a combination of granular and liquid applications to destroy any existing fire ant colonies. We also place protective barriers to prevent fire ants from coming back to your home or business.
