Although most Florida residents don’t think about grasshoppers too much, we do have a species here that can occasionally cause quite a bit of havoc. The eastern lubber grasshopper is found throughout the south-central United States, including Florida. It is a type of grasshopper that is not known for its jumping skills. In fact, it […]
There are some people who absolutely refuse to kill ladybugs. If they find them inside, they will gently move them outside so as not to harm them. For more than a thousand years, ladybugs have a reputation for being “helpful” bugs. In medieval times, ladybugs were thought to be sent from heaven in order to […]
What are they? Spider mites are pests that can normally be found on common household plants. They like indoor plants and outdoor plants. Just like their name implies, they are a type of arachnid or spider. They are extremely small and can often be difficult to see with the human eye. Some reports state they […]
It is so much fun getting together with friends and family for a summer BBQ. You’ve got dad at the grill working on the brawts and burgers. You’ve got the kids running around chasing each other and you’ve got the ladies sitting around enjoying each other’s company. But you’ve got a problem! There are flies […]
Several years ago, I was startled awake by a strange clanking noise. It was coming from outside and I couldn’t quite figure out what it was. I peeked out the front curtains only to see a raccoon in my front yard. It had an old metal coffee tin in its hand and after watching for […]
Nothing aggravates a bird lover any more than looking out at their bird feeders to see the squirrels getting into the food. There are reports of squirrels chewing through electrical wires and causing power outages, making nests (and huge messes) in the attic, or shredding through insulation to have babies. In Florida, there are three […]
Isn’t it aggravating? You’re outside and the mosquitoes just won’t leave you alone. But no one else seems to be having any issues with the mosquitoes. The guy beside you isn’t having any problems and is thoroughly enjoying his time outside. What in the world is going on? Did you use the wrong perfume or […]
On May 13th, the great white shark affectionately known as Katherine was travelling in the area of Sebastian Inlet State Park. Within a 24 hour period, she broke the surface approximately 8 times. Researchers are able to follow her movements via a GPS tracking device and satellite signals and are now stating that Katherine has […]
Out of all the souvenir shops in all the world, USA Today decided to feature one of our own as one of the ten best places to buy souvenirs. Known sometimes as the “world’s largest orange”, Eli’s Orange World made the cut at spot number seven. Local residents know this place very well, but for […]
Sunstate Pest is glad to announce we are now offering a 10% discount for first time customers who found us on the web. Simply print up the coupon image and present it to the service provider when they come to your house or business. Sunstate Pest is proud to serve the Melbourne, Rockledge, Palm Bay, Kissimmee […]