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It sounds like the basis of a badly made sci-fi flick, doesn’t it? Giant snails invading an area, doing damage to everything in its wake, and in the mind of a writer, turning humans into zombies. Although zombies are outside the realm of possibility, the damage these snails can do is very real. In case […]
In 2009, the United States welcomed a new type of bug within our borders – the kudzu bug. These bugs love to feast on the dreaded kudzu plant. If you are unaware of what the kudzu plant is, it is a species of plant that is extremely invasive. If left unchecked, the hardy kudzu plant […]
Although during the summer, the fall armyworm moth can fly pretty far throughout the eastern United States, they don’t much like the cold of the northern states. Therefore, they tend to congregate down south during the winter and can be found in Central and Southern Florida as well as Southern Texas. These little creatures are […]
There have been a lot of news stories lately about what’s known as the Puss caterpillar. Simply touching this little creature can send you to the hospital in excruciating pain. It is considered the most venomous caterpillar in the United States. The nature of the venom is such that it is extremely painful and irritating. […]
Ever wanted to own a boa constrictor? Or how about becoming some homeless prairie dog’s human mom or dad? If you’ve ever had interest in owning an exotic pet, you need to check out Florida’s Exotic Pet Amnesty Program. What is it? This program, run by Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee, is designed to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
