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…
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…
As spring approaches avid gardeners are getting ready to plant their favorite crops. However, garden pests are also preparing for the feast of their lifetime as an abundance of food will be presented to them in the form of our beloved plants. Flea beetles are one of these pests that can do a lot of…
Getting ready for hurricane season means stocking upon supplies and preparing your home to withstand the wind, rain, and flooding. As we go about making these preparations, we can often overlook another problem; the additional risk of pest infestation following the storm and the need for pest control for hurricane season. Hurricane Effects on Pest…
During late summer and early fall you’ll probably notice an increased number of spiders in and around your home. This can be concerning especially for those who don’t know what spiders to watch out for and which ones are harmless. Of course, in an ideal world we wouldn’t have any spiders in our home, but…
When rodents find their way into our homes, they can do more than destroy our food, spread disease, and be a nuisance. They also have a tendency to chew on everything, including electrical wires. This may seem like an odd habit as they get no nutrition or seemingly any benefit out of this act. So,…