They can strike when you least expect them. You’re enjoying the Florida sun on your patio, maybe grilling something delicious for dinner, then suddenly you feel it. A bite. You may not have even seen the insect, but it certainly saw you. In fact, you may be covered in bites before you ever see a […]
Read MoreYou know a pest is going to present a real problem to your outdoor living space when it has the term “biting” right there in its name, and biting flies are a little different. While many creatures are sometimes called biting flies, yellow biting files tend to be the biggest nuisance in Florida. How can […]
Read MoreFew things can take the fun out of your outdoor living space quite like bloodthirsty mosquitoes. Perhaps you’re sitting on your porch just as the sun sinks below the horizon when you feel that first bite. Maybe you’re out by the pool when you start to feel them buzzing around. Either way, you want to […]
Read MoreSummer in Florida. It’s as defined by the heat as it is by the sounds of Florida cicadas almost everywhere you turn. How much do you really know about this signature summer sound, or the creature itself for that matter? Demystifying the Sound Florida cicadas are well known for their very loud calls that seem […]
Read MoreA gift should be an enjoyable experience, right? That’s certainly not the case with tawny crazy ants. Also known as the Rasberry ant, this is one of the most intrusive and difficult to deal with species on the planet. In 2002, exterminator Tom Rasberry noticed this ant became very prolific in Texas, and he had […]
Read MoreCarpenter bees derive their name from the fact that they build their nests in wood. Normally they will create their nests in dead trees. But, if they create their nest in your home, or other residential or business properties, they can cause structural damage that can actually make your structure unsound if they have been […]
Read MoreSummer time is here, and you can say hello to pleasant time outdoors and hikes in the wilderness. Unfortunately, you can also say hello to chigger bites if you’re not careful. Chiggers are always looking for the next meal, and you just might hit the spot. What Are They? Chiggers are the larvae of mites that […]
Read MoreOf all the pests in Florida, the Fire ant has one of the more descriptive names an animal’s ever received. If you’ve ever had one on your skin, it may seem like it’s their bite that causes the pain. Yet fire ants only bite to get a grip on your skin. What really hurts is the alkaloid […]
Read MoreThe minute you see a single cockroach, you can be sure he’s brought friends. Cockroaches don’t travel alone and once they’ve found a suitable location for food, water, and shelter, they’ll multiply quickly. There’s no sure way to keep cockroaches out, but make sure you close all taps and don’t leave containers sitting out with […]
Read MoreThe Gulf Coast Tick is a particularly nasty breed of tick. They’re plentiful and can transmit a wide range of diseases when they bite and feed on people and pets. Gulf Coast Ticks will bite anywhere, but there is evidence that they prefer to bite in the ears of host animals, including people. Males may […]
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