Is Pest Control Safe for Pets
Is pest control safe for pets and small children? After finding pests in your home and deciding it is time to treat for them you may wonder what affect the pesticides can have on your pets. Prior to having a pest control professional come out it is a good idea to discuss with them what […]
Why are People Afraid of Spiders?
Why is it common for people to be afraid of spiders? Fear for a lot of people, after all they have so many legs, creepy bodies, and run all over the place. We don’t often think if this fear is warranted or not, we just know that we don’t want them anywhere near us or […]
Palm Nutrient Deficiencies: Palm Health Part 4
Palm Nutrient Deficiencies As with you, your lawn and all your shrubs, proper nutrition is essential for palm trees. This post will give you the “bare-bones” information regarding palm tree nutrition. We have compiled the most common palm nutrient deficiencies found in palm trees in our area. I hope placing this knowledge in the hands […]
Palm Weevil: Palm Health Part 3
Palm trees are priceless treasures. But weevils bore into these trees & kill them. Sometimes before you even know they are there! These Palm Weevils or Rhynchophorus ferrugineus is one of two species of snout beetle known as the red palm weevil, Asian palm weevil or sago palm weevil. If you want, read this post about weevils. Palm Weevil Damage: General, irreversible […]
Royal Palm Bug: Palm Health Part 2
Royal Palms are one of the most sought after palm trees here in Southwest Florida. Their majestic size, and true tropical look is used to really make a statement. They can also be very expensive to purchase and increase in value as they grow. So the last thing you want is for some bug to […]
“Murder Hornets” In Sarasota?
There has been quite a bit of coverage this past week of the “Murder Hornets”. Quite possibly this is the first time you even heard about these hornets. And no, they haven’t escaped from some lab experiment. So why all the press, and why the crazy name? More importantly are they here in Sarasota, and […]
7 Common House Spiders in Florida Homes
You are not alone if you hate spiders! Chances are these 7 common house spiders in Florida homes are roaming around. Hopefully not in your house at the same time! Since it’s possible any of these spiders could be found in and around your house, we wanted to give you some helpful information. Spiders prefer […]
Does A Real Christmas Tree Have Bugs? 3 Free Tips
As Christmas time approaches, you need to make a decision, and you may wonder, this year will my Christmas tree have bugs?Should you purchase a real live Christmas Tree or do you go with an artificial.Many people love selecting just the perfect real tree and the smell of pinethat it brings to there home. This […]
Stay Safe – Cockroach or Palmetto Bug?
Cockroach or Palmetto bug is the question here in Southwest Florida, we have lots of bugs. In many parts of the country insects are called by different common names. Let’s face it, trying to learn let alone pronounce these names are near impossible. So when you have bugs, particularly roaches in or around your house, […]
Help Me Keep Pests Out!
The art of trying to keep pests out of your home can be a challenge. Pest control is something we usually think about after we start seeing bugs or signs of bug activity. Sometimes this is limited to our yard and trees. However, when we start to see bugs inside our house, this is when […]
