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Every year many people pick a new years resolution, something they want to change or start doing in their life. For many people, it is something along the lines of losing weight or quitting smoking. This year, add getting rid of those annoying spiders to the list! You know what I mean. You sweep out […]
Unless you are dealing with black widow spiders or brown recluse spiders you really have nothing to fear when it comes to spiders in your home. Most spiders may be creepy, but are harmless. If one bites you there may be a little swelling, but no more than a mosquito bite and it will go […]
Spiders will never be known as an attractive pest, but there is one that ranks among the ugliest and most terrifying looking; the wolf spider. Part of the horror of a wolf spider is its size, it’s a large spider. Wolf spiders are one of the most common spiders in the United States. There are […]
If you are like me, the last thing you want to come across is a spider. Most spiders are harmless and are more afraid of us than we are of them. Knowing that doesn’t help those of us who won’t step into a room once a spider has been sighted. It has too many legs […]
Tropical weather, lush vegetation, and an overabundance of food make for the prime habitat of Florida spiders. There are many species native to our area, some harmless and others quite deadly. It is important to know how to identify them. The Black Widow One of the most well-known spiders in the world is the easiest […]
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 […]
The black widow is one of the most terrifying spiders around. The “popular belief” is that one bite from a black widow spider will drop you dead. They are thought to mate and kill, and have been used as a basis for terrifying movies about deadly, psychotic women. These spiders are simply the stuff of […]
Ever wanted to own a boa constrictor? Or how about becoming some homeless prairie dog’s human mom or dad? If you’ve ever had interest in owning an exotic pet, you need to check out Florida’s Exotic Pet Amnesty Program. What is it? This program, run by Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee, is designed to […]
In the late summer months, those of us living in the central to southern area of Florida get used to seeing the big spider webs produced by the banana spider. These creatures – whose body can grow up to two inches long – can cause alarm, fear and trepidation for those of us who like […]
Did you know that there are over 900 species of spiders that are native to the Melbourne, Florida area? How many of them have you run into? Better yet, how many types do you think there are living in your home with you right now? Today we are going to take a look at some […]
