Common Florida Insects

Florida Critters: Nile Monitor

Well, it's the Sunshine state. We call it that for a reason. Outside of maybe a handful of days in the dead of winter, it's warm and…

Florida Toe Biter

Well, a few nights ago I had the pleasure of running into a very unique bug. And I do genuinely mean that when I say a pleasure.…

Tampa No-See-Ums

If there's any sand around your home and you live in central Florida, you've probably been this insect's victim. The Tampa No-See-Ums…

Florida Biting Flies

Spring comes again every year. And just because there's a pandemic going on, that doesn't change. And with spring, comes pests. But…

New Port Richey Ticks

Despite a few unseasonably chilly days, it's been a warm April. But those few days of chill weren't nearly cold enough to deal with…

Common Florida Parasites

The Sunshine State is a hell of a place to live. Sandy beaches, beautiful wilderness. It some ways it really does feel like a…

Common Restaurant Pests

There's nothing worse than trying a new place and seeing flies. We've all been there. You walk into a nice, cute little mom and pop…

Tampa Spider Infestation

Once again I come to you in the months leading up to the Florida Summer. Spring is in full swing and everywhere you look it's bugs,…

Tampa Wolf Spider

Most people don't like spiders. Yeah, that's the simple fact of the matter. But there's one spider that even makes me a little…

Florida Southern Mole Cricket

Here we are well into spring and easing into summer. Stepping outside these days is like stepping into a big, wet oven. It's brutal…