April 23, 2014 / by Janine / Ticks
Figure 2.Black-legged deer tick male. Credit:J. F. Butler, University of Florida Symptoms The first sign of Lyme disease in 70-80% of patients is a red circular rash, called an erythema migrans, around the puncture mark made where the tick pierced the skin. This rash appears after a three-to-30 day delay. The most common shape […]
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Deer Flies, Yellow Flies, and Horse Flies: Parkland Westin and Wellington
September 25, 2014 / by Janine / Flies
The family Tabanidae, commonly known as horse flies and deer flies, contains pests of cattle, horses, and humans. In Florida there are 35 species of Tabanidae that are considered economically important. Horse flies are known in Florida as a fierce biter. Like mosquitoes, it is the female fly that is responsible for inflicting a bite. The […]
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South Florida: Lyme Disease from Ticks
April 23, 2014 / by Janine / Ticks
Figure 2.Black-legged deer tick male. Credit:J. F. Butler, University of Florida Symptoms The first sign of Lyme disease in 70-80% of patients is a red circular rash, called an erythema migrans, around the puncture mark made where the tick pierced the skin. This rash appears after a three-to-30 day delay. The most common shape […]
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Ant Extermination – How To Get Rid of Ants in Florida
April 14, 2014 / by Janine / Ants
Ghost Ants | Fire Ants | Carpenter Ants | Caribbean Crazy Ants | Pharaoh Ants | Sugar Ants | White Footed Ant 3 Helpful Tips for Preventing Ants: Keep your plants properly trimmed, understanding the new tender growth of plants attracts aphids. These aphids feed on the new tender growth. Throughout their feeding process the […]
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