unit of distance measurement that equals 3 feet (0.9144 meter)
Its that time of year again when the rains starts pouring and the sun shines brighter. The grass grows thicker and faster and must be cut almost on a weekly basis. This is not reality for some people though. They have lawns which are dysfunctional and have underlying problems which make it impossible for their […]
The armadillo is an armor plated mammal which has found its way into Florida from out west. In many ways they are a leftover species from prehistoric days when armored animals roamed the world. The Western United States is not where they originated however. They actually made it there millions of years ago from the […]
Its late May and summer is upon us. The change of season for Central Florida isn’t as drastic as it is up north but there is still a noticeable change. It goes from being hot to really hot! It also rains a lot more and grass grows a lot faster. This in turn brings out […]
The term “exterminator” is one that is widely used and basically means a person or company which specializes in neutralizing pests. You would see the term used a lot more in years past to describe basically any company which handled pest problems. Today, pest control is used to describe a company which will work to […]
Snakes are good for keeping rodent populations down and bringing balance into nature. They typically want to avoid human contact as much as possible. But, we tend to run into one another from time to time. The problem with snake and human interaction is that some snakes (very few) are deadly. Their bite can send […]
The wheat doesn’t subside for Floridians living in Brevard County, Florida until late fall. But the months that follow are very pleasant. Fall is a time to celebrate holidays and get together with family. It is also the time where lawn pests are most active. The fall months are the best time to treat your […]
As we occupy our space within the home, there are animals that are attracted to the space around your home. In the little patch of woods behind your house, under your porch, in the bushes, it doesn’t matter where, there are pests for every space. It is a good idea to pay attention to signs […]
Florida is home to many beautiful species of birds. There are hundreds of different types of birds found in Florida. Many of them can be found around your yard. Bird lovers like to put bird feeders and bird baths in their yard to help the animal and to enjoy the company of it at the […]
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, […]
If you live in Florida and like snakes, congratulations, because Florida is one of the best U.S. states to find snakes. The warm climate and wide open expanses of marshland cause snakes to thrive here. Also, their food supply, which usually consists of smaller creatures, is in great supply as well. If you do not […]