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Yes, bugs are everywhere. Even in your shelter from nature otherwise known as your home. Bugs live in and live off of nutrients found in and around plants in nature so the plants in your home are no exception. In this article we will give some examples of what may be eating your indoor plants. […]
Winter in Brevard County is very warm compared to most of the continental United States. Its true that we do have cold spells and many plants do suffer during these times. Leaves fall off certain trees and in North Florida it is hard to distinguish where Georgia ends and Florida begins. Down here in Central […]
If you have not tried to plant or grow flowers, you may not have any experience with aphids. This is a tiny insect that is more or less a parasite that feeds on budding plants. They are called a “sap-sucking insect” and are from the superfamily Aphidoidea. There are many different species of this insect […]
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, […]
To many of us, a pest is an insect that is making our lives uncomfortable. Those darn mosquitos, for example. They make it almost impossible to enjoy outdoor activities in warm, humid locations. Not to mention the diseases they may carry and spread. Pests may also be animals that are starting to make their way […]
Fruit trees provide a large contribution to Florida’s economy… and to roof rats. Our weather is perfect for growing a wide variety of fruit tree species, including citrus, peaches, fig and avocados. It also is the prime habitat for a large variety of insects. Both are prime food sources for this destructive species of omnivorous […]
One of the greatest satisfactions is enjoying freshly picked fruit from your own yard. Keeping your citrus trees healthy and free from bothersome pests is the secret to luscious fruit. The most common pests of yard citrus plants include aphids, whiteflies, fire ants, mites, scales, plant bugs, and chewing insects like grasshoppers, katydids, and caterpillars. […]