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The housefly is something which has probably been burned into your memories as far back as you can remember. You probably remember one getting in the house and one of your parents going after it with a fly swatter or rolled up newspaper. Have you ever put much thought into this insect? In case you […]
Melbourne City in Florida is one of the most desirable places to live in because of its summer weather. However, this beautiful weather comes along with common household pests that you have to deal with. The warm temperature and humidity offer the ideal environment for creepy crawlers to thrive in. Even though some of these […]
Bed bugs are small, flat, reddish-brown parasitic insects that feed on human and animal blood every five to ten days. Their small size (about 1mm-7mm in length) and flat bodies enable them to fit easily in cracks and crevices of walls, windows, floors, furniture, and on beds, making it hard to spot them. They are […]
Usually our blog posts are about how you can reduce your exposure to pests or about how you can eliminate them once you are exposed. This article will be a bit different. In this article we would like to discuss two species of bee which researches are asking the general public if they have seen. […]
You have just discovered feces in your attic, crawlspace, garage or even worse – your house. How can you tell if it is a mouse or a rat? Being able to tell the two apart can be a bit troubling for some people. This is because different species of mouse and rat grow to be […]
If you have spent any time at all in our beautiful state of Florida, chances are you have run into ants. There are many species and varieties. We have covered many ants in the past, everything from tiny black ants that move very fast to red fire ants that bite. Today we will be tackling […]
You clean regularly. You mop, sweep, wipe down countertops and you never leave dirty dishes sitting out. Yet, you still have the occasional run in with the big ugly cockroach. What gives!? Trust me when I say that we hear this all the time. And there is an explanation for what is happening to you. […]
Were you ever getting attacked by mosquitoes and thought to yourself: “I wish these mosquitoes couldn’t see me”? New research says that fantasy may some day become a reality. For many years humans have used various sprays or scents to drive away mosquitoes. The Native Americans used tobacco smoke to help drive them away. They […]
Wasps are everywhere. Wasps of many species are found throughout most of the United States and world for that matter. They come in many varieties and behave differently depending on species. But for the sake of this article we will focus on the most common wasp humans encounter here in Central Florida: The paper wasp. […]
If you live in Florida, or any part of the southern United States, you are no stranger to the mosquito. This annoying pest has been around forever and loves to feast on mammalian blood. In urban areas, their mammal of choice is humans. We are everywhere they are. So its convienent for them to snack […]
