the action of getting rid of tiny animals that usually have several legs; some insects have wings and some are capable of flight; several kinds of insects can spread infections and diseases and affect crops and animals
Did you see the article about the people in Texas that found a huge hornet nest in an old trailer? This trailer had been sitting on their property, unattended, for 10 years. When they decided to remodel it, they opened the door and came face-to-face with a hornet’s nest that filled the trailer. It is […]
Global warming is a term most all of us have heard. Any time there is a warm day, it’s blamed on global warming. Unusual weather? Must be global warming. Flooding? Definitely caused by those melting ice caps that are increasing the sea levels. Yes, there are many things that have and will be altered by […]
Florida is a major attraction for people of all ages. Because of its climate, Florida offers a lifestyle of watersports, sunbathing, golfing and other outdoor activities. Florida is a destination for winter weary people to take a much needed break from frigid temperatures and snow. And because of its warm weather, Florida is a retirement […]
You don’t want these insects hanging around and there is nothing lovable about them. They are commonly called kissing bugs because of their tendency to bite near the face and lips of mammals. They are blood suckers and therefore transmit disease. The solution to staying safe is fairly simple, but first, here is some more […]
Despite their creepy extraterrestrial appearance, silverfish are not going to put you or your family in any immediate danger. But they are a nuisance and can cause damage to your food and paper goods including your walls or wallpaper. Regular pest control maintenance can keep these pests at bay and prevent a hard-to-detect infestation from […]
These silent destroyers will eat your home from the inside out. They are endemic to all parts of Florida and the Southeast part of the nation. Most likely they were accidentally brought over from the West Indies and have been a destructive force ever since. The good news is that they are easily treated and […]
Bees can be a major problem for all ages. With the anaphylactic threat for some more sensitive individuals, removing bees is a serious job. The most common in the Melbourne, Florida area is the aggressive African Honey Bee (AHB). Bees should never be attempted to be eradicated on your own, especially this species. You are […]
Studying nature is a profoundly rewarding experience. With innumerable types of species, plethoras yet undiscovered, planet Earth has an infinitely complex array of life forms existing in the most extreme conditions imaginable. By understanding that in the vast microcosm of existence, all smaller systems are representative of a larger one. Adaptability is key to the […]
In several of the major shipping ports in the Eastern United States, customs officials have announced they have recently found shipments containing an extremely destructive stowaway: the Khapra Beetle. They have been found in shipments in New York, Virginia and Atlanta, as well as in cargo at the DFW airport. As Floridians, we certainly understand […]
No – this is not a new Halloween story. However, it is a story about the living dead. Well – in a way. It’s a story about ants that are turned into zombies before dying a horrible death away from the colony. Yes – these zombie ants do exist and they are in Florida. What […]