In centuries past, Seminole Indians used the cabbage palm tree’s heart as food, its fronds as brooms, and the trunks for water pilings. A truly exceptional plant. Today, though, to preserve these wonderful trees, Florida homeowners and residential lawn care services are better served using them as decorative elements and beautiful additions to landscapes. About […]
Read MoreAs fall and winter approaches the weather gets cooler, and as much as you don’t enjoy it, there are creatures who really don’t – bugs. As fall arrives and winter approaches, they begin looking for warm places to stay in order to survive. You can probably guess which warm places they might pick for the […]
Read MoreEarwigs do, indeed, cause some problems. However, before looking into the problems that they can create, it is important to learn some other facts about earwigs. What do they look like? Earwigs are about 5/8 inches long. They are a dark reddish-brown color and they have light brown legs. They also feature pincers, which are […]
Read MoreCaterpillars are an insect that even tiny tots know something about. From the time we are little, we talk about how cute the furry little caterpillars are. In fact, many kids love to play with the caterpillars or catch them and watch them turn into butterflies. However, playing with puss caterpillars simply isn’t a good […]
Read MoreNowhere is a yellow jacket education more important than in the state of Florida. These nasty pests can be a real problem throughout the state. Arming yourself with information about these pests is the first step to prevention and maintenance. What Are They? These are wasps which have yellow and black stripes with transparent wings. […]
Read MoreFall is a beautiful time of year for trees, especially if you have taken the time to care for them throughout the spring and summer. In order to enjoy the trees after winter, there is still more maintenance to be done during fall. In fact, there are 3 essential things you can do to keep […]
Read MoreAny time bugs are found in a house most of us jump to the conclusion that it is a bad thing to have them there, especially if they are found with many of their kind. But, is this always the case? Stink bugs are one example that might challenge this thought. There are in fact, […]
Read MoreUnless you’re a member of the Addams family, you’re probably not too keen on the idea of bats taking up residence in your attic. If the nighttime fliers have already moved in though, it’s not so simple to get them out. Here’s how you can safely remove bats from your attic and take preventative measures […]
Read MoreLots of people have joked that cockroaches can survive anything – even a nuclear disaster – but that doesn’t have to be the case at your home. If you’ve spotted a few of these nasty little crawlers, no doubt you want them out of your life for good. Here’s how you can banish cockroaches from […]
Read MoreThere’s a lot to love about spring, summer, and fall, but one part that most people don’t like about these warmer months are the ant invasions that can occur. While most ant infestations are not really dangerous to you or your property (with the exception of a few species), the little crawlers are still a […]
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