Have you noticed an increase in cancer in those around you? It’s difficult these days to find anyone who doesn’t know someone who has had cancer or even had it themselves. We ask ourselves why are there so many people getting diagnosed with cancer now? Back in the last 20th century, there didn’t seem to […]
Mice are cute. They have little faces that just exude adorableness, not to mention a whole company was built around one. There isn’t anyone who hasn’t heard of Mickey Mouse. They even make a fun, low maintenance pet. However, when mice enter your home and start gnawing on drywall and eating your food, it becomes […]
Spiders will never be known as an attractive pest, but there is one that ranks among the ugliest and most terrifying looking; the wolf spider. Part of the horror of a wolf spider is its size, it’s a large spider. Wolf spiders are one of the most common spiders in the United States. There are […]
Doctors go to medical school. Lawyers go to law school. Those who build roads, bridges and buildings go to college for engineering. Most professions have some sort of license or certification that needs to be obtained before someone can perform that job. Even those who work in the fast food industry need to know about […]
Everyone knows that the climate in Florida makes it a perfect spot for reptiles to flourish. There are alligators and lizards and frogs all over the place. And did you know there are 50 types of snakes in Florida, 50 types! If you fear snakes, this is terrible news. But there is good news in […]
If you are like me, the last thing you want to come across is a spider. Most spiders are harmless and are more afraid of us than we are of them. Knowing that doesn’t help those of us who won’t step into a room once a spider has been sighted. It has too many legs […]
Previously we discussed the Copperhead, the Water Moccasin and the Diamondback Rattler as poisonous snakes that are found in Florida. If this wasn’t bad enough, there are 3 more that complete the list. Here is a list and description of the remaining 3. The Timber Rattlesnake. This snake is a large, heavy bodied snake. It […]
To many of us, a pest is an insect that is making our lives uncomfortable. Those darn mosquitos, for example. They make it almost impossible to enjoy outdoor activities in warm, humid locations. Not to mention the diseases they may carry and spread. Pests may also be animals that are starting to make their way […]
What would you think if someone told you they saw a catfish walking across the street? You might think it’s the beginning of a corny joke or you might ask the person what drugs they had been taking. No drugs and no joke, this actually is something that happens here in Florida. The walking catfish […]
You probably think you know what a pest is. It’s those annoying mosquitoes, right? Or maybe it’s the bats that get in the attic. What about the flies that drive us crazy when we are trying to have a nice meal outside? Oh, I know, it’s the termites that are eating away at our homes. […]