an insect that feeds on a humans (i.e. blood), animals, plants, etc.
You have probably heard that our area is expecting very cold temperatures for Christmas. Some have even gone so far as to predict snow. The last time people here saw anything resembling snow was 19 years ago when a some flurries occurred on the coast of Brevard down to Vero. In 1977, there was a […]
The pest control industry is becoming more and more popular, understandably so. Researchers and engineers are always searching for new ways to eliminate pests effectively. The dedicated companies and services have ventured on a journey to ensure they are using the most environmentally friendly methods. They are taking extra measures so they can eliminate the […]
A pest is a generalized word that includes any type of weed, rodent, insect, or even disease that attacks a crop. Pest management is crucial in ensuring the health of you and life around you. Pests can have a detrimental impact on horticulture since it affects the quality, quantity, and of course, the marketability of […]
Living in Florida has many benefits. The warm climate attracts many people to our beautiful state. But the same climate which makes it so nice for us also makes it a perfect habitat for most of the world’s critters & creatures as well. This means that most any animal or insect can flourish here if […]
Well I suppose it was only a matter of time. The Burmese Python situation we have in South Florida has made its way up the coast. Steve Nauman, an alarm technician at Kennedy Space Center, was going about his routine when he stumbled upon the slithering reptile. When asked what he usually sees on the […]
For many homeowners there can be a mystery surrounding which pest it is digging up your yard. We have seen homeowners automatically call their burrowing pest a mole or a vole without actually knowing the difference between the two. In the homeowner’s mind, they don’t care what its called they just want it gone. And […]
This particular insect seems innocuous enough at first glance. It just looks like an oversized housefly. But this giant housefly packs a punch. Most everyone who lives in the United States knows what a horsefly is. Well, they know it is bad news at the least. This is because whether you are in Central Florida […]
We have written many articles about the dreaded insect pest called the mosquito. We have gone over how it is the single deadliest living creature in history. We have studied how scientists are engineering ways to prevent the mosquito from reproducing as much as it does. Now let’s take a look at what makes you […]
The python invasion of South Florida and the Everglades especially has become such a problem that authorities hold contests to aid in their efforts in reducing the population. Pythons are not native to Florida and as a result they have simply devastated the natural habitat in the Everglades. This happens because they have no natural […]
Lizards are reptiles which can range from tiny sizes of less than an inch to giant lizards several feet in length. In Florida, lizards are everywhere. In Brevard County you will encounter small lizards mostly. But there are exceptions. Tegu The Tegu Lizard is a large lizard which first leapt on the scene about four […]