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Protect your home and lawn with expert insights from the Gato Lawn & Pest Control team. Our regularly updated blog delivers practical tips, seasonal pest prevention advice, and professional guidance specifically for Central Florida homeowners.

Browse our articles to stay informed about local pest activity and discover proven strategies to keep your property healthy, safe, and
pest-free.

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Will Mosquitos Ever Rule the World?

It’s easy to feel like mosquitos rule the world, especially in Orlando. Every time you walk outside there is at least one flying around you, and it doesn’t matter if...

7 Little Changes That Will Make a Big Difference in the Life of Your Pest Control

Pest control, unfortunately, is an ongoing effort for homeowners and renters in the Orlando, Florida area. As much as we wish it were a one-time fix, the constant presence of...

How to Keep Pests Out of Your Home

Are you tired of dealing with pests inside your home? What are the best ways to deal with pest control to keep pests out of your home and from disturbing...

Warning: Chinch Bugs May Be Taking Over Your Lawn!

Pest control is a normal part of life in Orlando, Florida. Now that we’re getting into the warmer summer months there’s one particular bug you need to be on the...

How to Terminate Terrible Termites

If you discovered a burglar in your house, you would throw the thief out immediately. Our advice, do the same with termites. If you suspect termites have invaded your home,...

Backyard Neighbors? Your Options for Nuisance Wildlife Removal

Part of living in Orlando is dealing with the wildlife that also lives in the area. And while you may not have alligators in your backyard (knock on wood), there...

Warning: What Most Pest Control Companies Won’t Tell You About Their Chemicals

Pest control in Orlando is a necessity. With the hot and humid weather, bugs and other critters are a problem for residential homeowners when appropriate counter measures aren’t taken. That’s...

4 Secrets to a Beautiful Lawn

While there may not be a one-step cure to having a perfect lawn, here are four secrets to getting a beautiful lawn that everyone on your block will admire. Forget...

Florida Pests 101

With warmer weather coming right around the corner, making sure your lawn and home are prepared for the summer pests is just as important as making sure your bikini body...

How to Get Your Dream Lawn & Make Your Neighbors Jealous

We all want that thick, luscious, head-turning green lawn just as much as we want that thick and luscious head of hair. While the Florida heat and humidity don’t help...