Tag: Statewide Pest Control

A tribute to Roberta Murphy … and a request

February 27, 2021
Marcy Shortuse
Obituaries

Statewide Pest in Boca Grande is like a family. After 30 years of devoted service, they lost one of their own when Roberta Murphy lost her battle with cancer. Those who knew Roberta best knew that...

Profile Brian Darna

September 22, 2017
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Brian Darna remembers going fishing with his uncle, Capt. Babe Darna, many times when he was a teenager. He specifically recalls catching a 132-pound tarpon that took him more than 30...

Skeeters driving you crazy? They are breeding big time

■ BY SUE ERWIN Mosquitoes seem to be more of a problem this year than the previous few. And it’s very possible the lack of rain in the late spring contributed to a massive larvae problem occurring in...

Profile: Gayle Kocab

July 15, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN If you live on the island and ever had to deal with a pest issue, you’ve probably had to call Statewide Pest Control. And chances are, you may have spoken with Gale Kocab, who would have...