Mosquito, Cockroach and Rodent Populations Expected to Spike
After record-breaking rainfall last spring and summer, along with hurricanes Alberto, Florence and Michael pummeling the southeast with unprecedented amounts of water and lingering moisture, The...
View ArticleMost Common Rodents in South Florida
It’s no secret that rodents have cohabitated with humans since they made their way to Europe via cargo ships from Asia. Today, Old World rodents, such as Norway rats, roof rats, and house mice have...
View ArticleCockroaches: What You Need to Know but Didn’t Want to Ask
In a world where cockroaches live in the wild, you might say, “Wow they’re interesting creatures,” however, when a cockroach, a known carrier of diseases, runs across your floor or kitchen cabinet,...
View ArticleNew Study Concludes Worst US City for Termites is Miami
Known as the Magic City, Miami reigns as one of the most glamorous metropolitan areas in the country, with her tropical year-round climate, her famous beaches, her saucy culture mix, and her legendary...
View ArticleTermite Awareness: How Much Do You Know About Termites?
This month includes Termite Awareness Week so it’s that time of year for South Florida homeowners to brush up on their knowledge of termites. According to the University of Florida’s (UF) Institute of...
View ArticleWorld’s Largest Bee was Found Alive After Going Missing for Almost 40 Years
Imagine a bee as long as your thumb, four times larger than a honeybee with massive mandibles, like that of a giant stag beetle. That’s a big bee but the likelihood of you encountering this largest of...
View ArticleTermite Spotlight
For Florida residents, termites are constantly in the news. A recent UF/IFAS study predicted that if Florida continued on the same trajectory it has since 1990, termites are on track to infest at...
View ArticleWhy Pests Love Florida
Why do pests love to call Florida home? The short answer: What’s not to like? Here are 7 reasons why pests love Florida. #1: Warmth Insects love warm weather. In cooler climates, insects tend to die...
View ArticleTest Your Pest Knowledge
Even though many bugs are active year-round in South Florida’s mild, humid climate, but in the summer months…it’s full-on bug time. The usual suspects, such as cockroaches, palmetto bugs, ants,...
View ArticleFlorida chickens carrying deadly mosquito-borne virus
According to a statement from the Orange County Florida Department of Health, several sentinel chickens have tested positive for the Eastern equine encephalitis virus; they had antibodies to fight the...
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