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The beetle has a strange name, that is for sure. When we bring up powder post beetles, 9/10 people shrug their eyebrows because they have no idea what we are talking about. In this article, I will go over what a powder post beetle is and how it may affect you. This beetle is a […]
Here in Central Florida we deal with mosquitoes most of the year. But in those few months where it cools off, there are no mosquitoes to be found. Florida mosquitoes go into hibernation just like the mosquitoes up north do. When the temperature dips below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the mosquitoes go into “diapause“, basically a […]
If you have ever dealt with ants you know that the mound on the top of the ground is just the very tip of the iceberg, so to speak. The majority of the ant colony lives under ground for protection and to stay warm. But, some ant nests are truly enormous and may be more […]
Bed bugs are something that people don’t pay much attention to until the are affected by them. They are so much out of the public mind’s eye that people typically tend to think they have a rash or an allergy attack when in fact they are being bitten every night by bed bugs. Bed bugs […]
As a home owner or renter, one thing you encounter from time to time is pest invasion. Bugs are trying to gain access to your home for food and shelter. A lot of the time, a resident can stem the pest invasion with some pest repellent, bait, or spray. But once the home gets a […]
Most Central Floridians don’t mind the cool off that comes with December and January. It gets just cool enough where we welcome the return to the 70 and 80 degrees in March and April. At night it can get down close to freezing for a week or two on end. This causes all animals to […]
You cut the grass. You water it. You add fertilizer to it. It gets plenty of sun. So what is up with the dead brown spots? Well, you may have a pest problem. There are a bunch of living creatures just below the surface of your yard. Some are actually good for your grass. Earthworms, […]
When discussing what insects creep people out, the usual examples come up right away. People will talk about spiders, scorpions, stink bugs or anything with a stinger. Another insect that is brought up often is the centipede (and/or its cousin the millipede). People seem to be creeped out by all the moving legs. There is […]
Wednesday is Halloween. Kids and parents alike will be walking through neighborhoods collecting candy in this tradition. Though the holiday started in Ireland, the United States, Mexico and Canada celebrate Halloween as well. It is important to remember safety with all of these people and especially young kids out and about during twilight hours. The […]
Beetles are one of those creatures that most of us don’t think about very often. You may see a bunch in the spring or hear one smash against your window at night and be reminded that they exist. But, for the most part, they are not in the forefront of our minds. What Are They […]
