About six months ago, experts from the Global Weather Oscillations (GWO) predicted an extremely active and dangerous hurricane season this year. However, more recent predictions from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and The Weather Channel are exactly the opposite. These experts are stating they believe we will have a quieter than normal season […]
We’re now well into the spring and headed directly towards the hot summer. Unfortunately, during the hot summer months, your beautiful lawn may not look quite as lush or as green. But this doesn’t mean you should just throw in the towel. We have some helpful tips for you to prepare your yard for the […]
Pill Bug, Roly Poly, Wood Louse, Miniature Armadillo, Sow Bug. Any way you name them, these little tiny round creatures are cute to watch as they roll up into balls and are fascinating to children all over the world. It’s fun to watch children at a local playground find these little brown creatures and touch […]
With the advent of warmer weather, people and their pets are getting outside more than they did in the winter. Although this usually means fun in the sun, it’s also the time that a flea infestation can become quite visible. But don’t let fleas get you down this summer – take some preventative measures to […]
Florida is certainly no stranger to invasive species. We have all kinds of frogs, snakes, monkeys, lizards, and insects that have been introduced over the years. Some, such as the python, causes some real issues. Others seem to take their place in the Florida ecological system without doing much damage. But there’s one invasive species […]
Last month, the local news lit up with the story of the bobcat dragging a shark out of the ocean at Sebastian Inlet. Although many people thought that the picture was a hoax, local experts as well as wildlife experts state that it is probably very real. Although it’s highly unusual to see a bobcat […]
Birds are so pretty aren’t they? They are fun to watch as they swoop to feed, they are colorful to look at and their lyrical songs are soothing to hear. Many bird lovers put up bird feeders in the hopes of attracting these awesome creatures to their backyard. And many bird lovers sincerely wish they […]
Imagine knowing that a momma spider just gave birth to 200 baby spiders in your house! And now imagine that you are excited and think this is wonderful news. Impossible, you say? Not really – at least not for those who opt for natural pest control. As the name implies, the Huntsman Spiders hunt. They […]
Yes – you read that right! But – no – we’re not talking Miley Cyrus, the human singer. We’re talking Miley Cyrus – the twerking loggerhead sea turtle. Several months ago, a turtle in distress was rescued. It was noticed because its bobbing in and out of the water similar to the famous twerking move […]
In April of 2015, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosted an Exotic Pet Amnesty Day in Melbourne at the Wickham Park Pavilion. This was the second year and the event was considered a rousing success. Although only 34 animals were surrendered in last year’s event, that number was met in the first hour […]