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Month: September 2014

History of Pest Control

In today’s world, we have many options and strategies for managing pests and insects, not only for farms, but also at the personal level.  Outdoors, we can light citronella candles, use electronic pest systems, spray pesticides or use an insect repellant.  Indoors, we can have a professional come spray, we can purchase insecticides from the […]

24 Sep
2014
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Fun facts about bumblebees

Unlike wasps or honeybees, bumblebees are usually not considered to be aggressive or dangerous.  In fact, the fluffy black and yellow insect has been the inspiration for several songs, multiple poems and even fun cartoon characters.  So –in homage to the bumblebee, here are some fun facts for you! Although bumblebees create honey, they only […]

18 Sep
2014
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Tree Frogs

In the central Florida region, you can typically find three types of tree frogs – the Green Tree Frog, the Barking Tree Frog and the Cuban Tree Frog. Green Tree Frog Just like their name implies, the green tree frog is some shade of green.  This can be a yellowish-green to a bright lime green […]

15 Sep
2014
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All about the palmetto bug

Ask 100 different people what the most dreaded insect infestation is in Florida and you’ll get a resounding answer of “the palmetto bug”.  The palmetto bug, also known as the water bug, is a species of bug that can be found all over Florida. Are they cockroaches? The answer is usually – they are the […]

11 Sep
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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Planting fall crops

If you’ve got a green thumb or simply like to eat fresh autumn vegetables, you probably starting to plan fall crop garden.  October in Florida is perfect for planting items such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, carrots and radishes.  Planting a fall garden requires effort, diligence and forethought.  It would be a shame to have […]

04 Sep
2014
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All about the earwigs

Earwigs are little brown insects that grow up to 2 inches long, although most are smaller than 1 inch.  They are easily recognized due to the pincers at the end of their long abdomen.  They get their unusual name because an old wives tail tells us that these bugs would crawl into a person’s ear […]

02 Sep
2014
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