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Considering Palm Tree Removal in South Florida: Factors and Methods

It’s not unusual for a healthy South Florida palm tree to survive for 70, 80, or even 100 years or more with proper care. Yet these graceful wonders of nature will eventually meet their end, leaving property owners with the task of carefully removing them for aesthetic and safety reasons. Of course, there are many …

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Black Fly Swarm Season: Your Best Plan of Defense for Florida

South Florida’s rainy season typically runs from mid-May to mid-October, and with the rains come swarms of biting black flies. There are 18 different species of black flies present in Florida, and while their populations decline in dry years, a wet season can cause an explosion in their numbers. Flies of all types, including the …

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How to Get Rid of Black Flies in Your Yard in Florida

Nothing will spoil a backyard barbecue or other South Florida outdoor activities faster than a swarm of biting black flies. These pests are often mistaken for non-biting house flies or other species, but when they make themselves at home in your yard, their presence will soon be felt—literally. Female black flies take blood meals before …

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