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Bugs are a general classification of insect or anything creepy crawly that is annoying and can bite etc
There are all sorts of bug repellants in the stores these days. With dozens of products to choose from, it is a good idea to know a little about what actually works, and what doesn’t. Always read label directions carefully for the approved usage before applying a repellent to skin. Some repellents are not suitable […]
One of the greatest satisfactions is enjoying freshly picked fruit from your own yard. Keeping your citrus trees healthy and free from bothersome pests is the secret to luscious fruit. The most common pests of yard citrus plants include aphids, whiteflies, fire ants, mites, scales, plant bugs, and chewing insects like grasshoppers, katydids, and caterpillars. […]
If you are a pet owner, then you know the importance of keeping your pet flea and tick free. Not only are they a harmful nuisance to your beloved fur baby, they can plague you and even make you severely ill. Most places only need to worry about these pests during the late spring and […]
Studying nature is a profoundly rewarding experience. With innumerable types of species, plethoras yet undiscovered, planet Earth has an infinitely complex array of life forms existing in the most extreme conditions imaginable. By understanding that in the vast microcosm of existence, all smaller systems are representative of a larger one. Adaptability is key to 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 […]
Most people know that katydids exist, but not many people can explain exactly what they are or what they look like. Yet at the same time, most people have seen katydids, often without recognizing what they’re looking at. That’s because katydids look like leaves. Big, green leaves. Katydids are green in color and are shaped […]
If you’ve ever seen a big green worm on some of your shrubs or garden vegetables, you may have just run across a cabbage looper. You can easily identify a looper simply by watching them crawl – they crawl by arching their back up high. This distinguishes them from cabbage worms or other similar-looking animals. […]
In several of the major shipping ports in the Eastern United States, customs officials have announced they have recently found shipments containing an extremely destructive stowaway: the Khapra Beetle. They have been found in shipments in New York, Virginia and Atlanta, as well as in cargo at the DFW airport. As Floridians, we certainly understand […]
No one lives in Florida for long without getting some type of bug bite. And with spring and summer on the horizon, it’s not unusual to get multiple different types of bites – mosquitoes, ants, spiders, wasps, bees and more. The bites usually heal without any medical assistance, but are super annoying to deal with. […]
Spring is almost here. The tulips are starting to bloom while the orange blossoms make an appearance. Bald Eagle chicks are starting to hatch and alligators are on the move looking for a little amor! Even though spring in Florida is a beautiful time, it’s also a time of bugs. Lots and lots of bugs. […]
