Bugs are a general classification of insect or anything creepy crawly that is annoying and can bite etc
The housefly is something which has probably been burned into your memories as far back as you can remember. You probably remember one getting in the house and one of your parents going after it with a fly swatter or rolled up newspaper. Have you ever put much thought into this insect? In case you […]
Melbourne City in Florida is one of the most desirable places to live in because of its summer weather. However, this beautiful weather comes along with common household pests that you have to deal with. The warm temperature and humidity offer the ideal environment for creepy crawlers to thrive in. Even though some of these […]
Bed bugs are small, flat, reddish-brown parasitic insects that feed on human and animal blood every five to ten days. Their small size (about 1mm-7mm in length) and flat bodies enable them to fit easily in cracks and crevices of walls, windows, floors, furniture, and on beds, making it hard to spot them. They are […]
You have just discovered feces in your attic, crawlspace, garage or even worse – your house. How can you tell if it is a mouse or a rat? Being able to tell the two apart can be a bit troubling for some people. This is because different species of mouse and rat grow to be […]
If you have spent any time at all in our beautiful state of Florida, chances are you have run into ants. There are many species and varieties. We have covered many ants in the past, everything from tiny black ants that move very fast to red fire ants that bite. Today we will be tackling […]
You clean regularly. You mop, sweep, wipe down countertops and you never leave dirty dishes sitting out. Yet, you still have the occasional run in with the big ugly cockroach. What gives!? Trust me when I say that we hear this all the time. And there is an explanation for what is happening to you. […]
It may seem strange for some, but people often have pest problems in their vehicle. Pests are often attracted to places that conceal them as well as provide warmth. And the stray French fry or two is even more incentive for pests to call your vehicle their home. Many times, the larger the vehicle, the […]
We all know that feeling of moving into a brand new home or a used home which is spotless and has passed all the inspections. It is a great feeling knowing that the inside of your home and its structure are safe and clear of pests. But the truth is unless you start battling the […]
In recent news you may have seen stories about the “Brood X Cicada” and how this is the year in which they are set to come out. This begs the questions: what are cicadas? Does Florida have brood X cicadas? The cicada is a tree bug genetically related to the grasshopper. It’s the bug you […]
Last year we posted a story about how genetically modified mosquitoes were being created in laboratory settings and were going to be released into Florida at some point in the near future. Well, the future is here. Yesterday, the biotech firm Oxitec, with the approval of the Florida State government, released its genetically modified mosquitoes […]