Pest Control for Hotels: Essential Practices to Ensure a Clean and Safe Environment Hotels are places of comfort and hospitality, where guests expect a clean and safe environment. However, the constant flow of people and goods can inadvertently introduce pests, making effective pest control crucial. Here’s why pest control is beneficial for hotels, the common…
Florida Ticks: How to Protect Your Home and Family from These Dangerous Pests Living in Florida’s warm climate means dealing with various pests, including ticks. These tiny, blood-sucking arachnids pose serious health risks, transmitting diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), and Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI). Knowing how to identify and…
What is an Oleander Caterpillar? Identification and Habitat The oleander caterpillar, scientifically known as Syntomeida epilais Walker, is a brightly colored caterpillar with distinctive tufts of long black hairs. According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), these caterpillars are native to the Caribbean and have spread across South America,…
What Makes Oleander Deadly? Toxic Components The plant contains two primary toxins: neriine and oleandrin. These compounds are highly potent and affect both the digestive system and the heart. The toxins are most concentrated in the sap, making any contact with the plant potentially hazardous. Mechanism of Toxicity Oleandrin, in particular, is known for its…
Florida is an amazing place to live if you love a variety of animals and insects. While many people complain about all the “pests”, many are quite remarkable, even worms on my citrus tree. If you have citrus trees in your yard sooner or later you are going to notice a few damaged leaves and…
Palm trees are a part of life here, in Florida. When we see them, we are reminded that we live in paradise. Even though you admire your palm trees daily, palm tree care may be as hard to grasp as a foreign language. In this four-part series on palm health, I’ll introduce you to several…