Florida’s sunny climate and lush landscapes make it an ideal place for poolside living, but also an open invitation for wildlife. Whether it’s raccoons washing their paws, snakes seeking warmth, or alligators taking a dip, wild animals wandering into your pool area pose health risks, structural damage, and a potential danger to people and pets. In this guide, you’ll learn…
Chipmunks are a part of the squirrel family. While they both have bushy tails, chipmunks tend to be smaller. They are also easily recognizable by their brown and black stripes. While chipmunks are incredibly cute, they are also known to wreak havoc on people’s yards and homes. For example, most chipmunks make burrows, which can damage foundations, patios, and walkways….
If you live in Florida, you have probably seen a wide range of wildlife. This state has a variety of mammals, aquatic creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds. Depending on what area of the state you live in, you could come across wild boar and deer or iguanas and alligators. While it can be fun to see animals out in the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Lake Worth Beach, Florida is home to a booming ecosystem. You can find many different animal species in this area of Florida. There is no shortage of wildlife, from marine life and aquatic birds to invasive reptiles like iguanas and mammals like foxes or coyotes. While it is fun and exciting to live in a place where you can see…
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