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« Previous Next » 6/28/2017So far this year, much of Florida has received abundant rainfall. We could be in for an increase of black flies in several areas of the state!
Read More » 6/27/2017In The Beneficials…Part One, we focused on beneficial “True Bugs”…Assassin Bugs, Ambush Bugs and Predatory Stink Bugs, also known as Hemipterans. In this edition, we will introduce beneficial ants, bees & wasps (Hymenopterans).
Read More » 4/20/2017What are The Beneficials? Read this article to find out.
Read More » 4/14/2017Blister Beetles tend to be harmless, for the most part, but take it from this author that they can sometimes be a real pain in the neck! Read more about Blister Beetles and my one-on-one encounter with them here.
Read More » 3/16/2017Let’s face it, when most people see a snake, they either run or figure out a way to kill it. But be careful, even a dead snake can still cause you harm!
Read More » 2/10/2017Even though you may not see them as often as in the summer, mosquitoes are always there. Try not to let your guard down and keep an eye out for them all year long, especially here in Florida where winter is warm.
Read More » 1/11/2017I bet you've heard of Glowworms, but have you ever seen one? Learn more about these elusive insects here.
Read More » 12/29/2016The popular belief is there’s an abundance of Brown Recluse spiders living freely in Florida. This is not true. Here’s some information about recluse spiders that are sometimes found in Florida.
Read More » 8/1/2016You learned how beneficial some Hemipterans (True Bugs) are in Part One and the good many Hymenopterans (Ants, Bees & Wasps) do to control certain insects in Part Two. Now, let me introduce you to the beneficial Dipterans (Flies).
Read More » 7/29/2016Chinch bugs are tiny insects known to destroy St. Augustine lawns in Florida. Learn about their biology and how to identify them.
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