Chinch bugs can seriously damage lawns. The small bugs can be grayish-black, or a pale brownish-red. They feed on the stems of grass, but their tiny size makes them difficult to identify. This means that the damage is often mistaken for a drought, or even frost. If you notice your lawn progressively fading and becoming […]
Read MoreThere are a few Florida scorpions that are referred to as a Florida striped scorpion. This could refer to the Florida bark scorpion, the Hentz striped scorpion, or the Guiana striped scorpion. Scorpions in Florida can be dangerous and will often enter a home at night, lurking in the bathtub or shower. If you’ve got […]
Read MoreThere are many types of biting flies in Florida. Fly bites come from many different types of flies. The more recognized varieties of fly bites come from deer flies, horse flies, and yellow flies. These biting flies belong to a family called Tabanidae. It includes 35 species in all. These flies can lay eggs totaling up […]
Read MoreTo say that Florida has gotten a lot of rain this year is an understatement. Unfortunately, all the hurricanes and tropical storms don’t just do water damage. They have longer lasting impacts as well. One of these is the triggering of termite swarms. When the ground is moistened, termites start flying out and begin reproducing. […]
Read MoreIt’s utterly disappointing when you hear the scurrying of mice in the middle of the night. A mouse is rooting about, looking for food in your trash. Mice are sometimes cute, but a mouse problem is a complete pain to have in the house. So you look the next morning. You can’t find the mouse, […]
Read MoreThe term “big headed ants” covers a range of ant species. What’s common among them is that they nest outside, but will come inside for food. This can make them a nuisance pest, making big headed ant prevention and ant control an option for families that can’t keep them out. About Big Headed Ants Big-headed […]
Read MoreOf all the beetles in Florida, one of the most interesting is Rhinoceros Beetles. It’s an incredible looking scarab beetle. It has a smooth, dark back that looks like a half-oval, and a horned head that makes its look unmistakable. It can lift up to 850 times its own weight, which means it can move […]
Read MorePaper wasp nests give these wasps their name. While they look similar to other wasps, they are darker and their nests are impressive to behold. Paper wasp nests often have a swirling pattern that starts off with an umbrella shape. Yet as impressive as they may be, paper wasp removal is a must if they […]
Read MoreChigger bites are not fun. They’re intensely itchy and can keep you up at night. You’ll see bumps on your skin. Yet you may wonder how exactly you got these. This is because chiggers are barely visible to the unaided eye. Learning more about chiggers is helpful in treating chigger bites. What are Chiggers? Chiggers […]
Read MoreIt’s the time of year that lovebugs start to become a problem once again. After periods of strong rainfall, they seem to fill the air with swarms of mating pairs. You may not be too familiar with them because the lovebug insect is relatively new to Florida. It’s important to learn about the Florida lovebug. […]
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