If you live in a community that includes minor monthly lawn services like I do, you may have weeds in your St. Augustine lawn. This is something that’s pretty common in South Florida homes in HOA’s due to the fact that the same lawn maintenance equipment (i.e. mower) is being used on multiple lawns in a community, spreading the seeds of ONE lawn’s weeds to ALL of the lawns. Ju...
Homeowners in Boca Raton, Jupiter and throughout South Florida should know more about termites because tropical regions provide favorable living conditions for them. Termites are known as the “silent destroyers” because they can cause large amounts of extremely costly property damage over periods of several years all the while going undetected by the homeowners. These destruct...
It can be nearly impossible to identify a termite infestation because there are very few, if any, visible indications. Termites are often referred to as “silent destroyers” because they can live in your home for years without showing any immediate signs of damage. As a homeowner you can better protect your property by knowing the warning signs of a termite infestation....
In part one of DIY: Ghost Ant Edition we learned all about ghost ants as well as a few natural home remedies to help get rid of them, such as vinegar and chalk. In part two we will learn about even more natural home remedies, such as mint and coffee. ...
Ghost ants are very common pests, especially in South Florida, and they can be very frustrating to live with, so I decided to research natural ways to rid your home of ghost ants that are safe for your kids and pets. But first, it can’t hurt to learn a little bit more about these irksome ants....
Many pet-owners know all too well how frustrating fleas are to deal with, so it may be helpful to know a little bit more about these annoying little critters as well as their history....
Everybody has heard the superstition that ladybugs are good luck, but did you know that they are also known as one of the most beneficial garden insects out there? It’s true because they feed on destructive sap-sucking insects like aphids, mites, and scale....
In recent decades, the green iguana population in South Florida has exploded; they are everywhere! Although they are not native to Florida, they seem to have taken quite nicely to our warm and tropical climate. In light of their growing population, it can’t hurt to learn a little bit more about these extraordinarily exotic creatures....
Everyone in Jupiter is beachy, well, almost everyone. There’s one group of people who want nothing to do with the beach. This particular group has traveled to South Florida, leaving behind a woody and isolated southern territory in search for some place similar. They are the people of Jupiter Farms. They know they’re different and they embrace it. Many of us wonder, “Why are t...