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…
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 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…
It’s not uncommon to see baby animals in your neighborhood, especially during springtime. If you find a baby animal by itself, you might be tempted to take it in or save it. However, not all baby animals need help, as sometimes their parents are simply off hunting for food to bring back to them. If you find a baby animal,…
Raccoons are nocturnal animals that are widely known as scavengers. When you think of raccoons, you probably imagine them rifling through dumpsters. They will eat just about anything they can get their paws on. While raccoons tend to avoid humans, sometimes they come into homes in search of food and shelter. If you have an attic, that is a prime…
Florida is home to 4,368 known animal species, making us one of the most biodiverse states in North America.[1] While it can be incredibly interesting to learn about our local animals and see them in person, sometimes they can be a nuisance. With so many animals living in our state, you might find one in your home from time to…
Green iguanas are a type of lizard that originates from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. If you have noticed them crawling around the streets of South Florida, that is because they are an invasive species. They were introduced to South Florida by accident on cargo ships in the 1960s. Adult iguanas typically don’t live past 8 years…
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