Mosquito prevention becomes a priority this time of year. The number of illnesses that mosquitoes carry has ramped up even more, included EEE, West Nile, and Zika virus. The long-term effects of some of these illnesses is still being discovered, but we know various mosquito-borne illnesses cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) that can result […]
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. […]
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 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 MoreIt doesn’t snow in Florida with any sort of regularity. Freezes are rare in most of the state. Even hard frosts are uncommon in a large percentage of our home. The sun still shines warmly on us through the winter months when much of the county’s inhabitants are far less comfortable. It’s not a bad […]
Read More