insects that feed on humans (i.e. blood), animals, plants, etc.
We’re now well into the spring and headed directly towards the hot summer. Unfortunately, during the hot summer months, your beautiful lawn may not look quite as lush or as green. But this doesn’t mean you should just throw in the towel. We have some helpful tips for you to prepare your yard for the […]
Pill Bug, Roly Poly, Wood Louse, Miniature Armadillo, Sow Bug. Any way you name them, these little tiny round creatures are cute to watch as they roll up into balls and are fascinating to children all over the world. It’s fun to watch children at a local playground find these little brown creatures and touch […]
Florida is certainly no stranger to invasive species. We have all kinds of frogs, snakes, monkeys, lizards, and insects that have been introduced over the years. Some, such as the python, causes some real issues. Others seem to take their place in the Florida ecological system without doing much damage. But there’s one invasive species […]
Birds are so pretty aren’t they? They are fun to watch as they swoop to feed, they are colorful to look at and their lyrical songs are soothing to hear. Many bird lovers put up bird feeders in the hopes of attracting these awesome creatures to their backyard. And many bird lovers sincerely wish they […]
Imagine knowing that a momma spider just gave birth to 200 baby spiders in your house! And now imagine that you are excited and think this is wonderful news. Impossible, you say? Not really – at least not for those who opt for natural pest control. As the name implies, the Huntsman Spiders hunt. They […]
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. […]
Among those that HATE spiders, the joke goes like this: Q: What should you do if you see a spider in your house? A: Burn down the house! Now we certainly don’t recommend this approach. And if you see a spider in your house and don’t wish to deal with it, simply call us and […]
As winter turns to spring, our thoughts often turn to sun, sand and the outdoors. Even though spring is a joyous time, it’s also a time when the damage that pests do can quickly develop into a huge headache costing lots of money if you don’t catch it early enough. Springtime is a time when […]
Rabbits may be cute and fuzzy and certainly – they evoke warm feelings of family, chocolate and Easter. But when they get into a nice beautiful backyard, they can be a huge nuisance. And with spring coming, rabbits are beginning to breed and reproduce, which means they may well venture into your backyard and start […]
Winter is coming to a close and spring is not too far away. For the gardeners in the Melbourne area of Florida, thoughts are quickly turning to spring tulips, flower beds and even perhaps a vegetable garden. Experienced gardeners know there is one stage that is extremely important in order to have a successful outside […]