Category: Pests
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Backyard Battles: Miami Mosquitoes vs. My Sanity
There’s a unique kind of chaos that only happens when you’re trying to enjoy a sunny Miami evening in your tiny backyard oasis—just you, your dogs, and a bloodthirsty swarm of mosquitoes that seem to have signed a lease on your homestead. It started like any other serene evening after a long day at work.…
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Zone 10: Paradise or Chaos Central?
Living and gardening in Miami (aka Zone 10 Paradise or Plant Chaos Central) is like trying to grow a jungle on the surface of the sun—with a 90% chance of surprise thunderstorms. The heat? Relentless. The humidity? A full-body experience. But oh, the growing season? Practically year-round. While the rest of the country is digging…
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“Swarmageddon: How My Peaceful Spring Day Turned into a Full- Blown Termite Apocalypse!
There’s nothing like enjoying a nice spring afternoon outside with your hubby and the pups, watching them play as the sun begins to dip below the apartment buildings within our view. It’s like the perfect ending to a chaotic day… …Until you’re dive-bombed by a winged hoard of flying hellspawn. Yes, folks. I was…
The Urban Chaos Cottage 