We Floridians see them all the time. Walk along a wooden privacy fence and they scurry at your approach. Anole lizards are everywhere. The question is, are they pests? Anoles come in several sizes First, a little background. Florida is home to eight species of anole. The green anole is the only one native to […]
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The home often attracts unwanted visitors. Among the least welcome is the scorpion. Seeing one scurrying around in your house can be more than unsettling. A nasty sting If one of these intruders shows up, don’t panic. Scorpions (order Scorpiones or Scorpionida) are usually not aggressive and will refrain from attacking unless they’re cornered or […]
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Whether you’re native to Florida or a recent transplant, chances are you’ve noticed the climate isn’t exactly ideal for lush turf. The scorching heat, torrential rains, and salty air seem to join forces to wreak havoc on our lawns. We can either battle the elements, or we can select a grass that will work well […]
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The year 2022 has one encouraging success story: The so-called “murder hornets” (Vespa mandarinia) don’t seem to be making inroads into the United States or Canada. In May, scientists set about 1,000 traps in areas of Washington state suspected of containing these insects. None of the traps revealed any specimens when examined at the end […]
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