- 09, 24, 2019
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Drain Fly Infestation Decoded
Drain Fly Infestation Decoded The bug we will be talking about today is the Moth Fly, also known as a Drain Fly. Any fly that nests in a drain or very wet conditions is called a Drain Fly. This insect looks different than other drain dwellers. The Moth Fly looks like its name implies, a […]
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How to Get Rid of Silverfish Bugs
How to Get Rid of Silverfish Bugs Have you have ever seen a small grayish colored fish-shaped insect running, from a cardboard box or in a drawer? If you have, you most likely have experienced a Silverfish. These insects grow up to an inch in length with a body that tapers at the end. This […]
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Oh No, I Have FLEAS!
Oh No, I Have FLEAS! Fleas have what is known as complete metamorphosis. In a sense, this means that the flea will change completely from what it looked like as a young. Butterflies also have a complete metamorphosis. Fleas begin as an egg. Once the egg hatches, the flea becomes a larva (similar to a […]
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EARWIGS
EARWIGS Earwig Description Earwigs are about 12 to 15 mm in length. The adult is reddish-brown, with wing covers and legs dull yellow-brown. Earwig Habitat The earwig feeds on other insects, plants, ripe fruit, and garbage. It is nocturnal, hiding during the day and roaming at night to find food and water. Around structures, they will […]
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Love Bug
All About the Florida Love Bug Twice a year (like clockwork), swarms of weird little black and orange bugs descend upon Florida – in May and September – and cause all kinds of headache and hassle during their short stay. Sometimes known as March flies, the Florida love bug is a nasty little critter that […]
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Tricks to Get Rid of Head Lice
You may be wondering how to get rid of Head Lice fast. Sadly, there is no quick cure. Not every louse will be killed once a treatment happens. Generally, any treatment provided will have to be applied again to eradicate any lice that had survived the treatment. What are Head Lice? Head Lice are insects […]
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Plaster Bagworm
Plaster Bagworm So, just the other day I was sitting in my house and enjoying my weekend. But, as always in Florida, a certain type of bug decided that it would rather me not enjoy my time. Looking up from my chair, I saw something that looked like a small, weird-looking grey bag hanging from […]
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Black Horse Fly
Florida Rains Bring the Black Horse Fly Well, as you have already noticed, the rains have been steady here in Florida as of late. These rains create the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes as well as the Black Horse Fly. This fly thrives in moist conditions. Consequently, the more rain Florida gets, the more this […]
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