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otherwise known as the sunshine state, a state in the southeast of the United States that is bordered by the the states of Georgia and Alabama to the north, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Straits of Florida, and to the west by the Gulf of Mexico
The CDC states that lemon eucalyptus oil is “comparable to DEET in effectiveness”. After all, no one wants to spray chemicals on their body. But, when you have mosquitoes dive-bombing you every three seconds, you do what you have to do. But, if this natural repellent can work just as well, it is a no-brainer. There can […]
What is West Nile Virus? It is a single-stranded RNA virus that causes the host to run a fever and have other flu-like symptoms. It is a member of the Flaviviridae family of viruses which contain yellow, dengue and Zika. Other symptoms may include rash, swollen lymph nodes, tremors and even paralysis. The worst cases […]
Florida is home to various species of woodpecker. They are often looked at as harmless species that attract some fascination by humans. They are pretty birds and are a favorite of many birdwatchers. But, what happens when a woodpecker decides to start knocking on your house? Why is it doing that? How can you stop […]
Florida is home to many beautiful species of birds. There are hundreds of different types of birds found in Florida. Many of them can be found around your yard. Bird lovers like to put bird feeders and bird baths in their yard to help the animal and to enjoy the company of it at the […]
Even though our profession is to alleviate pest problems, our number goal is to serve Brevard County. We love our community and hope you do too. In this post we will list some of the upcoming public events for the local area. We hope to see you there! May 2, 2019 The Illusionists Live from […]
You are probably aware of at least one plant (or natural oil from a plant) that humans have been using for many years to repel a particular pest. In this article we will list the top plants that you can add to your yard or garden that are well-known to do so. Marigolds – Calendula, […]
We have run into this question many times: “I fertilize, weed, water and cut my grass regularly, so why do I have dead patches in it?”. Most probably it is because of insect activity below the surface. These bugs can really prevent you from having the beautiful lawn that you want. Lawn Pests can also […]
Spring is upon us. You will notice the bees on flowers and those annoying love-bugs doing their thing too. The days get a little longer, the sun gets a little warmer. This time of year activates the gene in all types of creatures. They start to search for food, mate and expand their territory. This […]
Something we have become very accustomed to living here in Brevard County is seeing (and in some cases hearing) a rocket streaking overhead while leaving a trail of smoke behind. When you live here, it becomes so commonplace you barely notice it anymore. But one thing residents have noticed lately is the lack of rocket […]
Once thought of as a mild annoyance, the tick has shown itself to be very dangerous to humans and animals in recent decades. A tick “borrowing” some of your blood to live on is the least of your concerns when it comes to these parasites. They carry diseases that can drastically change the life of […]
