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Fleas // Posted May 30, 2012
Attack of the Sandfly – Remedies and Prevention
We all want to enjoy our days relaxing at the beach. It always feels like those pesky little bugs are pestering us when we’re trying to enjoy ourselves under the sun. As if there weren’t enough reasons to apply bug spray this summer, here’s another. The Sandfly. The Sandfly, or Sand flea, usually breeds in [...]
Mosquitoes // Posted May 24, 2012
Don’t Let Mosquitoes Ruin Your Summer!
As much as I enjoy the summertime, I never enjoy the bug bites that accompany the season. When night time falls, these winged creatures emerge by the thousands, seeking someone to feed on. In addition to being a giant nuisance, they also carry diseases – Encephalitis, Malaria, West Nile Virus – and cause heartworms in [...]
Pest Information // Posted May 24, 2012
We’re not in Love with Love Bugs!
They sound nice enough. But don’t be fooled by this bug’s sweet sounding name. Also known as the honeymoon fly, the kissing bug, or the double-headed bug, the Love Bug’s true name is Plecia Nearctica. These little bugs are common in the Central America, especially Florida. Drawn to the highways by light and exhaust fumes, [...]