In an effort to pilfer sweets and meats, wasps are stinging insects that are notorious for crashing picnics or BBQs. As most have come to fear their painful stings, wasps are normally identifiable. With the familiar sounds of buzzing overhead and the similar appearance to bees, their distinct form gives […]

If someone around you started listing off bugs that are annoying to humans, mosquitoes would undoubtedly be on the list. There are not very many people that are lucky enough to be able to avoid having interactions with mosquitoes at least once in their life. Other than annoying qualities what […]

Due to Florida’s climates many species of pests can easily thrive here including cockroaches. There are many species of cockroaches in the state. One species in particular that likes to infest lawns and gardens is the Surinam cockroach. This species of cockroach can infest the yard and occasionally the home. […]

An interesting stinging pest common in Florida is the Cicada Killer Wasp. This species of wasp resembles an extremely large yellow jacket. As one of the largest wasps, these insects can grow up to 1 ½ inches in length with their long-segmented bodies. While the back segment is striped black […]

If you search through mythology you will come across bees in many different stories. In Indian, Ancient Near East, and Aegean cultures the bee is considered a sacred insect that bridged the natural world to the underworld. The bee emblem was used by Potnia, a Minoan-Mycenean Mistress, who was referred […]

Mosquitoes can often be seen in Florida all year long due to our warm climate. Mosquitoes love humidity and warmth. Therefore, Florida makes for the perfect living environment for mosquitoes. To say you can have a mosquito free yard may seem impossible. However, there are many ways you can reduce […]

Being a devastating occurrence, having a mouse infestation inside your home is nothing people look forward to. For starters, mice are known to cause a great deal of damage as they forage for food, water and nesting materials, requiring repairs on the utility lines, structure and even possessions. Mice contaminate […]

The ghost ant invaded Southern Florida in the 1980’s. By the mid 1990’s, ghost ants migrated to central Florida and became major nuisances in homes throughout the state. It’s been believed that they originated from either Africa or an Oriental country and were likely brought in by cargo ship. This […]

When it comes to pest control there are some people that think they only need to control pests when they see them in the house. If you wait for that to happen you will end up with an infestation that can start to cause damage to your home and your […]

Most people are familiar with the basics of termites. They are found throughout the world, and in the United States, there are 45 types of termite species that fall into one of three categories; subterranean, dampwood, and drywood termites. Throughout Florida, drywood termites are fairly common. With this in mind, […]