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
Brevard is a beautiful slice of Florida and being a service to our community for 38 years makes us proud. Many of our fellow residents take pride in our area as well and they show it by providing local entertainment and events. We figured for this blog we would get away from the business of […]
When you say the word pest what comes to mind? Probably, cockroaches, bugs or rodents around your house or yard, right? But anyone in the agriculture business will tell you there are hundreds of pests that attack food sources that you probably have never heard of. With modern day pesticides and the internet, farmers have […]
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 […]
Even though Florida is warm most of the year, the temperatures do drop some in the winter. In Brevard County, high temperatures average around 71 degree at winter’s midpoint. Nighttime temperatures average just 49 degrees. This cold period causes insects to head for cover and find warmth anywhere they can. One bug you may see […]
This is part two in our current blog series “Most Common Pests in Florida”. Many people automatically think of mosquitoes and ants when they think of pests in Florida. But, there are actually species names for the most common and most annoying. So, sit back, refill your iced tea and enjoy the next round of […]
If you live in Florida you already know we have a large selection of bug species. Some people come to Brevard as tourists and are truly amazed with all the different types of bugs that we have. It is no wonder why the bugs love it here with temperatures that are warm most of the […]
Homeowners frequently attempt to try and manage pest problems on their own; however, the fact is that the majority of pests are best left to a pest professional. These experts have the training, knowledge, and tools needed to safely as well as efficiently exterminate pest infestations. Often when homeowners treat a pest problem by themselves, […]
Mayflies are not related to any true flies, such as a housefly. True flies have one set of wings, whereas, mayflies have two pairs. There are several species of mayflies. These slender insects are sometimes small at only 1 mm while others are up to 30 mm. Color varies in mayflies’ species, with most having […]
Pests within a home can be annoying and it can also lead to many diseases. Rodents can leave behind their droppings, and in those droppings, is where diseases hide. In homes where they’re running around, this is not something that should be taken lightly. Removing them from the home can be tough to do on […]