While you are most likely familiar with pigs that live on farms, you might not be aware that there are feral pigs in Florida. Feral pigs or wild boar are omnivores that live 9 to 10 years. They are considered invasive, which means they take up resources that should be going to native species, disrupting the local ecosystem. Feral hogs…
If you live in Florida, you’ve probably heard of hurricane season. From June to November, the entire state of Florida is at an increased risk of experiencing tropical storms and hurricanes. To explain, a hurricane is a type of natural disaster that can lead to heavy winds, flooding from storm surge, and extreme rain, as well as flying debris that…
In Florida, sometimes you have to deal with severe weather. Even though Florida is known as the Sunshine State, there are frequent thunderstorms with heavy winds and risks of flooding. Additionally, from June to November, it is hurricane season. When natural disasters, like tropical storms or hurricanes, occur, you might notice displaced wildlife. Trees might fall over, disturbing nests and…
When you’re living in Florida, you’ll likely come across all different types of wildlife. From birds and squirrels to reptiles like iguanas and snakes, Florida is home to a diverse ecosystem. While wildlife thrives here, you might also find sick, injured, or abandoned wild animals. If you come across a baby bird with a broken wing or an animal that…
Raccoons might be cute and furry, but they are notorious for digging through the trash. If you’ve ever woken up in the morning to find your garbage cans overturned and trash strewn across your lawn, you might have a raccoon living nearby. Repeated garbage can invasions can be stressful, especially when you have to clean up the garbage the raccoons…
Florida is home to a variety of lizard species, some native and others invasive. There are 15 native species and about 67 invasive species. In other words, South Florida has an endless number of lizards running around. While some people are interested in learning about and seeing lizards, no one wants them in their home. Lizards might try to come…
You might have a rodent infestation if you notice droppings, urine stains, gnaw marks on packaged food, or chewed electrical wires. Mice and rats come into homes in search of food and shelter. That said, there are different techniques when it comes to removing mice and rats, so it’s important to know which type of rodent you are dealing with….
Florida experiences severe weather during hurricane season, the time of year when hurricanes are possible. Hurricane season starts June 1st and ends November 30th every year. The worst part of hurricane season is between mid-August through mid-October. When the weather gets bad, you are more likely to experience pest and wildlife issues. For example, animals might begin to look for…
You never want to find wildlife living inside your home. Whether you are dealing with rodents, insects, or something else, finding out you have an infestation is stressful. Wildlife infestations can spread disease, lead to property damage, and cost a pretty penny to fix. Your first reaction to finding animals in your home might be to buy products containing poison…
Do you wake up in the morning to discover birds feasting on the fruits and vegetables in your garden? Maybe you are woken up by birds’ incessant noise in the early hours. Either way, you are familiar with “nuisance birds.” Allowing birds to overtake your yard could lead to property damage, picked-through gardens, bird droppings all over the place, and…
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