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Florida Citrus Trees – Common Pests, Diseases, and Disorders

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. […]

16 Jul
2015
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Relative Paradigms (Grasshoppers continued)

Like all insects the grasshopper has six legs, a head, thorax, and abdomen.  Molting several times during its lifespan, it also has an exoskeleton which is a hard outer surface that protects its softer insides in an overlaying fashion similar to armor plating.  A combination of two compound and three conventional eyes allows them to […]

08 Jul
2015
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Public Service Announcement – Credit Card Skimmers

Since the dawn of time, people have exchanged goods or services for other goods or services.  And – unfortunately, since the dawn of time, there has always been somebody trying to take from that exchange what they didn’t earn.  It seems officials find a way to stop one method of theft only to have the […]

14 Jun
2015
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The Tawny Crazy Ant

We’re used to all kinds of bugs and pests here in Brevard County, Florida.  In fact, if it bites, flies, buzzes, slithers or crawls, we’ve probably gotten a call on it at one time or another.  And we’re used to ants.  But there’s a new type of ant invading Florida that can cause some serious […]

13 Jun
2015
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Katydids

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 […]

30 Apr
2015
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Spring Bugs

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. […]

02 Apr
2015
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Praying Mantis

Several years ago, Florida Marlins’ outfielder Logan Morrison was attacked by a praying mantis.  His reaction was priceless.  He jumped backwards, rubbed up against others and wiggled around until it flew off.  The announcers, his teammates and the fans all had a few good laughs at his expense.  Yet his reaction was probably more subdued […]

27 Mar
2015
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What is the Ebola risk for Melbourne residents?

Ebola is certainly a big topic in the news lately.  The disease ravages the body and there is no cure.  Although some people do survive the disease, many do not and will die a horrible death. There have been very few cases of Ebola reaching the United States and none currently in Florida.  However, one […]

20 Nov
2014
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Banana Spiders

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 […]

11 Sep
2014
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Preparing for Fall in Florida

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 […]

09 Sep
2014
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