Florida can get overrun with monarch butterflies over the winter. They come down from Canada and parts of the North. Some use Florida as a stopping point on their way to Mexico, sometimes even using oil drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as way-points to rest. Scientists are still unsure how many actually do […]
Read MoreFruit flies are a nuisance in humid environments like ours. They’ll get in anything and everything, infesting where you least suspect them. Here’s a primer on what you need to know to protect your house and food from a creature that truly fits the description of pest. We’ll even give you some tips on how […]
Read MoreLovebugs are black flies with a bright orange spot near their heads. They’re referred to as lovebugs because they’re often seen flying in mating pairs. After periods of the year that experience heavy rainfall, they come out in droves. They’re relatively new to Florida, migrating northward in recent decades and becoming more and more of […]
Read MoreYou can find the American dog tick almost anywhere in the United States, and as with any tick these days, they’re very dangerous. Known to carry conditions like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Tularemia, understanding how to keep them out of your yard and off of you is an absolute must. It’s a Timing Issue […]
Read MoreThey 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 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 […]
Read MoreAs the weather warms up you’ll probably be tempted to start spring cleaning. You’ll finally get around to moving those boxes in the attic or straightening up the garage. Maybe you’ll head out to your shed to clean and sharpen your gardening tools. You’ll consider re-stacking the remaining firewood and putting it closer to the […]
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