county in the state of Florida; borders Volusia county to the North, Orange and Osceola counties to the West, the Indian River county to the South, and the Atlantic Ocean to the East
There is a significant increase in flying/stinging insect attacks in the fall months. In this article we will go over the reasons that this occurs. Even though we live in beautiful sunny and warm Florida, there is still a mild season change and we do have a few freezing nights here and there. Certain insects […]
The wheat doesn’t subside for Floridians living in Brevard County, Florida until late fall. But the months that follow are very pleasant. Fall is a time to celebrate holidays and get together with family. It is also the time where lawn pests are most active. The fall months are the best time to treat your […]
On thing that there is no shortage of in the state of Florida is lizards. The warm sub-tropical climate suits their climate needs best. Warm weather, bugs and moisture is all a lizard needs to survive. Lizards have a lineage on this planet that is well over 285+ million years. Types of Lizards Native to […]
In Florida, wasps are everywhere. They are an insect that will basically set up shop anywhere they can. They try to select under-hangs or shaded areas. They will usually pick areas where there is not a lot of human traffic. After Hurricane Dorian left town, I was unlatching my hurricane shutters. I have the type […]
Roaches lurk in dark hiding spaces and wait until human activity is at a lull before they come out to feed. That is why the famous cliche scene on TV exists where the lady comes out for a midnight snack, flips on the lights and starts screaming when she sees a huge cockroach. Even if […]
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 […]
Living in an apartment or condo is a convenience for many people. They are part of a small community that is sharing the same space. There are benefits to being in close contact with your neighbors. But, there are also some detriments to tighter living quarters. You can share a laugh with a neighbor across […]
If you live in Central Florida, you probably appreciate the warm winter months that top out at 75 degrees while the rest of the country is going through blizzard like conditions. But, living in a state that is warm all year long is attractive to all life forms, not just humans. For this reason, Floridian’s […]
The CDC states that lemon eucalyptus oil is “comparable to DEET in effectiveness”. After all, no one wants to spray chemicals on their body. But, when you have mosquitoes dive-bombing you every three seconds, you do what you have to do. But, if this natural repellent can work just as well, it is a no-brainer. There can […]
What is West Nile Virus? It is a single-stranded RNA virus that causes the host to run a fever and have other flu-like symptoms. It is a member of the Flaviviridae family of viruses which contain yellow, dengue and Zika. Other symptoms may include rash, swollen lymph nodes, tremors and even paralysis. The worst cases […]