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Have you noticed an increase in cancer in those around you? It’s difficult these days to find anyone who doesn’t know someone who has had cancer or even had it themselves. We ask ourselves why are there so many people getting diagnosed with cancer now? Back in the last 20th century, there didn’t seem to […]
Those aren’t the sound of reindeer on your roof. If you hear scurrying or thumps, you have an attic invader trying to seek refuge in your home from the cold winter elements. The four most common are all rodents; squirrels, bats, rats, and mice. They all have the potential to transmit diseases and can cause […]
A menace to lawns everywhere, moles can wreak havoc on a property in just a few days. Lawn damage caused by moles plagues homeowners and lawn care specialists alike. Seldom seen as they tirelessly tunnel underground, moles leave their telltale marks above ground as unsightly “mole hills”, mounds of soil, or grassless brown streaks. Think […]
Although called carpenter bees, their name is quite the opposite of what they actually do, destroy. In extreme cases, you may need to hire a carpenter to fix what they leave behind. Today we will learn about these pesky nuisances, and what it takes to get rid of them. Carpenter bees are large, shiny, black […]
Most people think of a different state when they think about an armadillo. The truth is that they are a very invasive species here in Melbourne, Florida. They are considered a digging animal and can ruin a yard in no time. They are affecting our undergrowth and taking a chunk out of our low-browse vegetation. […]
Floridians has some pretty spectacular insects. You have to go looking for most of them, but it’s hard to miss the Eastern Lubber grasshopper. The Eastern Lubber or Romalea Guttatta is probably the most well-known grasshopper in the Southeastern United States and is the largest variety. Even though their colors can vary, they usually have […]
Some grasshoppers can be major crop pests, such as the two-striped grasshopper, which is prevalent in North America and can completely destroy crops during a swarming outbreak. Similar to the foreboding locusts warned about in the Bible, grasshoppers can also swarm, wiping out entire crops in agricultural areas and devastating farming economies. According to the […]
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 […]
Most people know that katydids exist, but not many people can explain exactly what they are or what they look like. Yet at the same time, most people have seen katydids, often without recognizing what they’re looking at. That’s because katydids look like leaves. Big, green leaves. Katydids are green in color and are shaped […]
