A lot of people lump all creepy-crawly creatures under the umbrella term “bug.” That’s true whether we’re talking about roaches, spiders, centipedes or millipedes. “Bug” really is a useful, colloquial shorthand for various arthropods (after all, it’s in the name Slug-A-Bug). But just what are arthropods and how do we distinguish between their various classes? […]
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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. 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 feel threatened. Yes, […]
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 […]
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