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Where have all the butterflies gone?

We’ve seen lots of stories in the news lately decrying the dwindling honeybee population.  Although this is an important topic, what’s less well known and discussed is that the once populous Monarch butterfly has also seen a drastic drop in their numbers. During autumn, the brightly colored Monarch butterfly migrates from the cold northern regions […]

13 Jan
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Winterizing your house

Unlike the northern areas of the country, winterizing a house in Florida has little to do with how to shovel feet of snow and protecting pipes from cold temperatures.  Oh sure – we sometimes get a winter blast that brings a little snow or ice, but it really doesn’t last long for us.  But that […]

09 Jan
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Beetles Found in the House

Although there are a good number of beetles that can be found in Florida, there are only a few that are routinely found in the Florida home. Some prefer the indoors and some may come in after catching a ride on firewood or in grocery bags or other items brought in from outside. Red Flour […]

16 Dec
2014
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What are voles?

A vole is a small rodent like creature that is often mistaken for a regular mouse at first glance.  Like a similarly-sounding pest – the mole – it digs tunnels underground and causes lots of damage.  Although they have similar names and similar digging behavior, moles and voles are actually not related at all. While […]

10 Dec
2014
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For Floridians – what does a wetter winter mean?

Rumor and the TV weather-people tell us that El Nino is on the way this winter.  El Nino brings with it a wetter winter with some milder temperatures at the beginning of the winter.  If this is true, the combination of warmth and wetness may bring a higher incidence of ants, termites, cockroaches and mosquitoes. […]

05 Dec
2014
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Reducing your wildfire risk

Wildfires can happen at any time in Florida.  In Brevard County, we must always be on the watch and be careful not to accidentally start a brush fire.  Although sometimes started by lightning, others are start accidentally.  And currently, Brevard County is considered high risk for wildfires. The Brevard County Fire Rescue Center and the […]

28 Nov
2014
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Prehistory of Melbourne

The Melbourne area and eastern Florida has a deep, rich prehistoric history.  Throughout the years of economic development, we have been finding some very interesting items.  Not only do they include bones, they also include shards of pottery and other signs of early life. It’s sometimes difficult to understand what these are considering when you […]

25 Nov
2014
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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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Falling Iguanas in Florida

People come to Florida in the winter for many reasons. They love the sunny weather, mild winters and outdoor activities that we enjoy all year round.  During the 2014/2015 winter, the Farmer’s Almanac predicts that most of Florida will have colder than normal temperatures.  And when temperatures drop below 40, so do the iguanas and […]

17 Nov
2014
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Going Hog Wild in Brevard County

Imagine taking your kid outside to play only to be greeted by a torn-up backyard? Unfortunately, this is happening more and more often as wild hogs are coming into some of the exclusive gated areas in Melbourne from the woods close to I-95.  This is not the first time we’ve seen them in Brevard and […]

13 Nov
2014
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