The plural of beetle, the multiple version of hard shelled six legged insects
There are many common pests in the United States that are invasive species, which means they are non-native to the region and have been introduced either intentionally or accidentally. Some of the most well-known invasive pest species in the United States include: Asian longhorned beetle – a wood-boring beetle that attacks and kills a wide […]
Ever since the pandemic started, Florida has seen a huge influx of residents. Whether they come here for our sunny warm weather or for a political environment which is more conducive to their own opinions one fact remains, they are moving here in droves. This migration has seen a dramatic rise in housing demand and […]
Winter in Brevard County is very warm compared to most of the continental United States. Its true that we do have cold spells and many plants do suffer during these times. Leaves fall off certain trees and in North Florida it is hard to distinguish where Georgia ends and Florida begins. Down here in Central […]
The beetle has a strange name, that is for sure. When we bring up powder post beetles, 9/10 people shrug their eyebrows because they have no idea what we are talking about. In this article, I will go over what a powder post beetle is and how it may affect you. This beetle is a […]
Beetles are one of those creatures that most of us don’t think about very often. You may see a bunch in the spring or hear one smash against your window at night and be reminded that they exist. But, for the most part, they are not in the forefront of our minds. What Are They […]
Ever hear of a fig beetle? Maybe you’ve heard them called as June beetles. If you’re a gardener, you are no stranger to the fig beetle. They are large beetles that are metallic green in color and eat corn, the petals of flowers and soft skinned fruits. Some of their favorite fruits are grapes, tomatoes, […]
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 […]