Rodents are small mammals that can spread and carry diseases.
As far as large pests in your attic are concerned there are two main threats: birds and rodents. Birds usually build their nests high up and in an enclosure like the space between splitting tree branches. But, a nice opening in an attic is attractive to birds as well. This is why it is important […]
One of the many pests that you can get at your home, farm or business are rodents. Rats terrify more people than others, largely because of the history associated with it. Rats are responsible for millions of human deaths in the past because they carried disease. Today, getting disease from rats is less of a […]
If your child seems to have asthma that won’t get better even with treatment, it may be due to pests. Certain pests can worsen allergy and asthma symptoms. There is hard scientific evidence that the presence of pests in your home will agitate your child’s asthma and/or allergies. In this article we will go over […]
Most Central Floridians don’t mind the cool off that comes with December and January. It gets just cool enough where we welcome the return to the 70 and 80 degrees in March and April. At night it can get down close to freezing for a week or two on end. This causes all animals to […]
It seems that almost any animal can make a go of it in Florida. Florida has some of the best zoos in the world because of its weather. This means a large % of living creatures can survive in our sub-tropical climate without risk of freezing or baking (like they would n a desert environment). […]
Many of us Central Florida residents are wondering where the rain is this year. Here in Brevard County we are experiencing what is classified as a moderate drought. The classification falls right in between “abnormally dry” and ” severe drought”. You can see the current drought conditions for the whole state of Florida using this […]
We’ve all heard that we are surrounded by “invasive species” before. But, what exactly does “invasive species” actually mean? Basically it means a plant, animal or fungus that has spread to an area by human activity. The implication is that this activity is harmful because the life form is introduced into an environment artificially and […]
It’s almost April here in sunny central Florida. The weather is heating up and the spring showers are right around the corner. For pests, the heat and moisture are triggers to start eating and reproducing. This article will discuss some things you can do to minimize your risk of pest infestation. Basically what we are […]
Raccoons eat vegetation, other animals, and insects, making them omnivores. Their choice meal, however, depends on their location and they’re found everywhere in the U.S., except Alaska. For example, ones living near water may snatch a frog or crawfish from creeks and streams. Raccoons may also grab mice, steal bird’s eggs, or insects. These mammals […]
Rodents can be found in many homes throughout the country. They’re not prone to show up in one area or another. They’re likely to be almost anywhere. When it comes to removing them, a lot of people want to know why. They’re just trying to find a warm place to bring their families and sometimes […]