Have You Seen This Palmetto Weevil?
Updated 4/2/2022 Over the decades of working to protect yards and trees we have come across some pretty interesting bugs. Identification is only the first step. We need to know their history, what they do and if they need controlled. The Palmetto Weevil (Rhynchophorus cruetatus) is one such pest. This pest was once considered to […]
The Lovebugs are Back
Updated 3/2/2022 If you have spent any extended time in Florida you are familiar with our seasonal lovebugs or Plecia Nearctica Or if you were unfortunate to visit in April/May or August/September. Twice a year we get to clean these bugs off our windshields and grills of our cars, motorcycles and boats. But what are […]
What Do Mice Eat?
What do mice eat, and how can I keep them from coming into my house? Mice have always been an extremely common pest to find in the home, and that doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Unfortunately, though, mice can also carry diseases that are easily transmitted through their droppings, urine, and saliva. It’s […]
How To Know If Your House Has Termites
The idea that your house has termites is the one pest no homeowner wants to see evidence of. Unlike other bugs, termites can cause extensive damage to a home’s major supports, resulting in repairs, treatments, and sometimes even extensive renovation to return your house to the way it was before. All of this can cost […]
What is Poison Hemlock
Poison Hemlock has been spreading rapidly throughout the country. Cases of hospitalizations from Poison Hemlock have been rising as well. Leaving many people wondering what they need to know about this poisonous weed. How do you identify it? How bad is it actually? And why are people eating it in the first place? Identification Poison […]
Monarch Butterflies How to Help Them
The Monarch butterfly is one of the most easily recognizable and well-known butterflies in North America. Their migrations are a spectacle that many people travel to witness year after year. However, the unknown reality is that the Monarchs are dying. Their population has decreased by 90% since the early 1990s. Even here in Florida, we’ve […]
