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We are constantly amazed and in awe of the dynamic aspects of the ecological systems found in nature. The world around us provides unlimited opportunities to discover and learn about the nature of our planet. Scientists have discovered the evolution of a new breed of termite, one that is quickly spreading across Florida and altering […]
Few creatures behold the elegant mystique status in the world as the legendary Praying Mantis. This segment is all about the amazing world of this insect and its impact on culture spanning centuries. Their stoic beauty stirs our curiosity and seeds our imagination with fantastic stories and personified fables. Powerful yet graceful, they are masters […]
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 […]
One of the most common bug infestations in the United States comes from one of the smallest culprits, tiny ants. These micro sized marauders, Solenopsis Molesta, also known as thief ants, get their name from their instinct of nesting close to other ant colonies, from which they steal food. Colloquially referred to as grease ants […]
If you are a pet owner, then you know the importance of keeping your pet flea and tick free. Not only are they a harmful nuisance to your beloved fur baby, they can plague you and even make you severely ill. Most places only need to worry about these pests during the late spring and […]
The conehead termite, formally known as the Nasutitermes Corniger, is not native to the United States. Originally found in the Caribbean, this species was found in the US in 2001 and as a result of concentrated effort, was thought to be eradicated in 2003. It’s back and that’s not good news. In recent months, the […]
Since the dawn of time, people have exchanged goods or services for other goods or services. And – unfortunately, since the dawn of time, there has always been somebody trying to take from that exchange what they didn’t earn. It seems officials find a way to stop one method of theft only to have the […]
Yes – you read that right! But – no – we’re not talking Miley Cyrus, the human singer. We’re talking Miley Cyrus – the twerking loggerhead sea turtle. Several months ago, a turtle in distress was rescued. It was noticed because its bobbing in and out of the water similar to the famous twerking move […]
In April of 2015, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hosted an Exotic Pet Amnesty Day in Melbourne at the Wickham Park Pavilion. This was the second year and the event was considered a rousing success. Although only 34 animals were surrendered in last year’s event, that number was met in the first hour […]
If you’ve ever seen a big green worm on some of your shrubs or garden vegetables, you may have just run across a cabbage looper. You can easily identify a looper simply by watching them crawl – they crawl by arching their back up high. This distinguishes them from cabbage worms or other similar-looking animals. […]
