Steve Lum's Article in Gardening

9492 Looking For a Termite Exterminator in Florida?
There are so many pests out there, almost too many to count, but out of all the pests the can bother us, there are some that wreak a little more havoc on us humans than others.
Posted on Jun-24-2014

2186 As The Fire Ants March By…
Ants seem like they are everywhere. Luckily, there are a vast number of ants in our environment that are perfectly harmless.
Posted on Jun-05-2014

1407 How Can I Control Ticks This Year?
Everyone knows that pests, while annoying are simply, just a part of life. While the thought of living in a nice world free of those biting and stinging pests, this is not the case.
Posted on May-24-2014

1257 A Quick Study in the American Cockroach
Quick, what is reddish-brown, an inch in a half long and could be hiding in your shower right now? Not a very pleasant thought is it? It’s an American Cockroach, often called the Palmetto Bugs.
Posted on May-07-2014

1325 Beware Ticks are Here For Good
It is common knowledge that ticks are a particularly nasty pest. They make their homes almost everywhere, regardless of climate.
Posted on Mar-27-2014

1394 Lawn Care Tips for Florida Lawns in Winter
Lawn care is an important part of home maintenance. For most regions across the United States lawn care is only important during spring, summer and early fall. As winter settles in, the climate grows colder, and lawn maintenance gets a little break. Snow covers the ground, and grass gets some time off.
Posted on Feb-28-2014

1112 Are Mites a Danger To You
Undoubtedly you have heard of mites, but you might not know just what these tiny creatures are. Mites are tiny arthropods that are related to ticks. And most people know that any friend of ticks is no friend of ours.
Posted on Feb-15-2014

1029 What are the Top 5 Florida Pests
Millions and millions of people choose to live in Florida or choose to visit the Sunshine State each year on vacation for a variety of reasons: the great weather, the large variety of cultural events and offerings, the golfing, restaurants
Posted on Feb-04-2014

1320 A Quick Guide To What Could Be The Buzzing Around Your Florida Home
Anyone who has ever visited Florida can attest to the beauty of the state. It is certainly a beautiful place to live. However, with the beauty, comes the possibility for many different kinds of insects and bugs.
Posted on Jan-23-2014

1217 Can You Diagnose A Drywood Termite Problem In Your Home?
Florida is an amazing state. It is also one of the most unique states in the nation. It offers sunny beaches on both sides of the state and beautiful usually sunny weather all year, so it is not hard to see why so many people want to live here.
Posted on Jan-07-2014

1092 How to Have a Grub Proof Lawn Today
If you are like most people, you want to have a beautiful lawn. After all, it is the first thing people will notice about your home. Unfortunately, a beautiful lawn is not always as easy to get as you might imagine.
Posted on Jan-02-2014

988 Could You Get Cigarette Beetles In Your Home?
Have you heard of Cigarette beetles. Cigar beetles, or Tobacco beetles. These are all names for the same little annoying little creature – Lasioderma serricorne – and no matter what you call it, it spells bad news.
Posted on Dec-05-2013

974 Have You Seen Giant African Land Snails in Florida?
Florida with its warm humid climate often plays home to a very large host of pests unfortunately sometimes it is home to pests native to other regions as well. The latest pest to join this list? Giant African land snails.
Posted on Dec-02-2013

1062 Find Out if You Have Carpenter Bees Now
If you are like most people, you probably never want to see a bee near your home, but in the event that you do, you should actually watch that bee carefully.
Posted on Nov-07-2013

1226 Got a Palmetto Bug Infestation In Your Home?
No one wants any type of bugs in their home, but Palmetto bugs rank up there as one of the last things you want to see in your kitchen or bathroom. Many Florida homeowners however find Palmetto bugs in their homes on a regular basis.
Posted on Oct-29-2013

1012 Florida Homes and Termites is A Dangerous Combination
There are some areas of the country where you can go your entire life without seeing single sign of termites on or near your property. Unfortunately for residents of Florida, this is not the case.
Posted on Oct-07-2013

1883 Taking Care of Florida Lawns
A lawn is an extension of you home. It is one of the very first things people notice about your home as a whole, so you want it to look great, no matter what the season may bring.
Posted on Sep-28-2013

1810 Get Rid of Those Annoying Lovebugs
If you have ever had the pleasure of driving down a Florida highway in either the early spring or late summer, then you, perhaps unknowingly, have probably run into the lovebug – and quite literally.
Posted on Sep-03-2013

1107 Facts and Myths About Chiggers
Stinging and biting bugs seem to be everywhere we like to go. And each time you go outside, you put yourself at risk. These bugs are in the woods, on the coast and of course in your very own backyard.
Posted on Aug-14-2013

1413 Do Not Be Bothered by Bed Bugs
It seems as though the number of bed bug reports that circulate through the media are on an almost daily basis nowadays.
Posted on Jul-31-2013

1165 What you Need to Know About Grasshoppers
When you think about common household pests, often the first pests that come to mind are ants, roaches or termites.
Posted on Jul-24-2013

1088 Have Bats Moved into My Area?
There are many bats that are lucky enough to call Florida home. Why? For one thing, the climate is just right for them, there are many food sources as well as places to roost.
Posted on Jun-12-2013

998 Keep Guard of Your Home From Palmetto Bugs
It is probably pretty safe to say that keeping a pest free home a goal for just about anyone these days. When you live in Florida, though, that is often easier said than done.
Posted on May-22-2013

899 Stop Those Weeds Before They Start!
People will disagree over just about everything, but one thing that probably everyone can agree on is that when spring and summer arrive, weeds are a huge annoyance.
Posted on May-13-2013

849 Should You Worry About Killer Bees?
Do you know what makes a bee a “Killer Bee?” There is no such classification for a bee when it comes to killer bees. Killer Bees are referring to Africanized honey bee. The Africanized honey bee has earned the nickname of killer bee because of the insect’s aggressive nature.
Posted on Apr-26-2013