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Although the rattlesnake species numbers are in decline, there are still plenty of rattlesnakes in the Florida region. There are relatively few deaths attributed to rattlesnake bites in the United States each year due to the easy availability of medical care and advances in medical treatments. Add to this that there are only about 8,000 […]
Flood advisories have been hitting the region recently due to the tremendous amount of rain we’ve been getting. Given that historically September and October are the hurricane season along the Eastern coast of Florida, we could be in for a range of storms in the next month. Floods can be especially damaging because looks are […]
Ever wanted to own a boa constrictor? Or how about becoming some homeless prairie dog’s human mom or dad? If you’ve ever had interest in owning an exotic pet, you need to check out Florida’s Exotic Pet Amnesty Program. What is it? This program, run by Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee, is designed to […]
In today’s world, we have many options and strategies for managing pests and insects, not only for farms, but also at the personal level. Outdoors, we can light citronella candles, use electronic pest systems, spray pesticides or use an insect repellant. Indoors, we can have a professional come spray, we can purchase insecticides from the […]
Unlike wasps or honeybees, bumblebees are usually not considered to be aggressive or dangerous. In fact, the fluffy black and yellow insect has been the inspiration for several songs, multiple poems and even fun cartoon characters. So –in homage to the bumblebee, here are some fun facts for you! Although bumblebees create honey, they only […]
In the central Florida region, you can typically find three types of tree frogs – the Green Tree Frog, the Barking Tree Frog and the Cuban Tree Frog. Green Tree Frog Just like their name implies, the green tree frog is some shade of green. This can be a yellowish-green to a bright lime green […]
Ask 100 different people what the most dreaded insect infestation is in Florida and you’ll get a resounding answer of “the palmetto bug”. The palmetto bug, also known as the water bug, is a species of bug that can be found all over Florida. Are they cockroaches? The answer is usually – they are the […]
In the late summer months, those of us living in the central to southern area of Florida get used to seeing the big spider webs produced by the banana spider. These creatures – whose body can grow up to two inches long – can cause alarm, fear and trepidation for those of us who like […]
As the beautiful Florida temperature starts to drop in September and October, we can expect to see an increasing number of bugs and pests seeking shelter indoors. These can include spiders, cockroaches, and rodents. By December or January, many are hunkered down for the winter, so it’s important to do some maintenance now in order […]
If you’ve got a green thumb or simply like to eat fresh autumn vegetables, you probably starting to plan fall crop garden. October in Florida is perfect for planting items such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, carrots and radishes. Planting a fall garden requires effort, diligence and forethought. It would be a shame to have […]
