During the warm summer months, we want our kids to play outside and enjoy the weather but with summer comes Fire Ants; at least for those in the South. These ants carry a powerful sting and can quickly damper any summer fun. So, before beginning the activities you have planned for your family, take some…
Have you been noticing little bags made of leaves stuck to your home? Most of the time they are about a quarter of an inch in length. What are they? Most likely you are seeing Bagworm Moths. No doubt you find them annoying as they are stuck to the walls of your home. So what…
6 Rules of Termite Extermination No pest causes as much damage to a home as untreated termites. In fact each year billions of dollars of damage is cause to buildings all over the United States. This is one pest you don’t want to tackle on your own. Here are 6 Rules of Termite Extermination you…
The Oleander Caterpillar is something most of us have seen here in Southwest Florida. The bright orange and black hairs make them look dangerous. So are they? Let’s take a few minutes to discuss this common caterpillar and if it can harm you or you plants. Oh and do the caterpillars turn into anything? Let’s…
You love a beautiful green lawn. You make sure your lawn is cut with sharp blades. You fertilize your yard and water on a regular schedule. Yet if you are not careful, something or rather, some insect might be working against you. It might even bring back thoughts of Caddyshack®. Problem is by the time…
There has been quite a bit of media attention this week on an usual hornet spotted here in the United States. They have been grabbing headlines be being dubbed “Murder Hornets” in a recent New York Times article. What exactly are these insects? Are they here in Charlotte County Florida? How can I protect myself…