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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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Back-to-school time brings new books, new friends, homework in the evenings again and if you are one of the unlucky few, it may also mean head lice. In a school situation where children are in close quarters with hundreds of other children, lice can spread extremely quickly. Lice (plural of louse) are a parasite. They […]
Floridians don’t love the Love Bug – especially, when these critters start feeling amorous in the months of May and September. During these months, these red and black flies swarm around the roadways and make themselves a nuisance to Florida drivers. What is the Love Bug? In reality, a Love Bug is not a bug […]
Isn’t it aggravating? You’re outside and the mosquitoes just won’t leave you alone. But no one else seems to be having any issues with the mosquitoes. The guy beside you isn’t having any problems and is thoroughly enjoying his time outside. What in the world is going on? Did you use the wrong perfume or […]
Sunstate Pest is glad to announce we are now offering a 10% discount for first time customers who found us on the web. Simply print up the coupon image and present it to the service provider when they come to your house or business. Sunstate Pest is proud to serve the Melbourne, Rockledge, Palm Bay, Kissimmee […]
It seems that sharks have been in the local Melbourne news recently. Here’s an overview of these stories: Shark Watch There are currently five great white sharks known to be hanging out in the south Florida area: Betsy, Gina, Sabrina, Katharine and Lori Ann. Although these are, by no means, all the great white sharks […]
