Real estate blog entries tagged with insects

Blog entries tagged with "insects":

insects: In my garden again - the creature builds a crib on my basil plant - 09/29/08 07:36 PM

This spider has lost weight! All the spinning seems to be directed towards making a place for her eggs to hatch. It's like a cotton pad stuck to the basil stem.

Green lynx spiders jump on their prey, including "crop pests" like bollworms and some types of moths, rather than spinning … (14 comments)

insects: Yikes! What is this elegant, yet sinister, creature on my basil plant? - 09/28/08 05:52 PM

Obviously it's a spider (I'm math-challenged, but I was able to count eight legs). Anybody recognize it?
What could it be hoping to catch for breakfast? The ladybugs hatched months ago and fanned out across the yard, and there are no aphids. I just hope it's not messin' with my bees!
If anybody can identify … (20 comments)

insects: Yikes Ike! Gettin' Ready to Hunker - 09/05/08 02:56 PM

Well, it's a good thing that I have enjoyed our beautiful Bonita Springs sunsets lately.
Looks like it may be time to pay the price for living in paradise. Hurricane Ike is on his way with his girlfriend Josephine close behind.
Personally, I love storms and hurricanes... but I'm not stupid. … (10 comments)

insects: Time for "Plan B" for the ficus - 08/23/08 10:50 AM

I just took a break from trimming the rapidly-growing, impossible-to-keep-up-with ficus hedge that lines the west side of my property. It came with the house and is actually on the neighbor's side or it would have been gone long ago.
Ah, but there's hope for its demise. Our Remodelers Council (of … (10 comments)

insects: Hidden Dangers in Real Estate - 08/22/08 12:51 PM

As Real Estate professionals, we all are aware to be careful of other people as well as some animals.
Well, I was reminded by an experienced agent at lunch yesterday that we need to be on the look out for much smaller dangers. Please be extra careful in empty homes … (6 comments)

insects: Rain Garden and Insects - Friend or Foe! - 08/11/08 08:04 AM

I am working on a modified rain garden for my side yard. For those who don't know, a rain garden is designed to reduce the amount of water runoff from your home by channeling it to a specific type of garden. This reduces the amount of rain going into the storm water … (1 comments)

insects: Some Good Folks to do Business With - 07/07/08 09:56 AM

I do not frequently refer my clients to others for services. However, in the case of these folks listed below, I believe you will receive exceptional quality for each dollar spent . . .
Got Termites? Looking for 'em? You may need an excellent pest specialist. In this regard, I often … (0 comments)

insects: Agents and Inspectors- Warning if you go into Attics. - 04/12/08 02:42 PM

Inspectors and Realtors that go into attics and other dark places around homes should be aware of one of the most dangerous spiders in the country, the Brown Recluse Spider. When working in these areas you should wear heavy gloves and other protective clothing. These spiders love dark places like attics, … (7 comments)

insects: The presence of carpenter ants - 01/25/08 02:49 PM

is usually a symptom of a problem water leak, causing wet wood. Therefore, it is important to determine the reason the ants are nesting in the structure rather than to kill them. Look for a pest control company that locates the nest and links the symptom to the cause. Prevention of a carpenter … (0 comments)

insects: Carpenter Ants & Carpenter Bees in New England - 11/05/07 03:58 PM

It's a Bug's Life By Shannon Aldrich, Keller Williams Coastal Realty
Termites get all the glory but here in New England we have other bug's to consider as well. Carpenter ants and carpenter bees are tops on this list. These wood boring bugs don't care if the wood is inside or outside … (5 comments)

insects: Woodpeckers, moles and critters - oh my! - 07/26/07 11:20 AM

Are you or your clients battling with some kind of wildlife critter? There are ways to fix these pesky problems. Call in the professionals!
My husband and I recently bought a house and inherited a most unusual problem. AND of course, the problem arrived, so to speak, literally days after … (6 comments)

insects: Recipe to Rid us of Pesky Mosquitoes - A Negative Result of Our Incessant Rains - 07/04/07 02:59 PM

Mosquito is a member of the family Culicidae. These insects have a pair of scaled wings, a pair of halteres, a slender body, and long legs. The females of most mosquito species suck blood (hematophagy) from other animals[1]. This blood sucking characteristic has made mosquitoes one of the most deadly vectors … (8 comments)

insects: Helpful Household Tips - these are neat - 04/08/07 08:06 PM

I received an email with these "helpful household tips" from a friend today. I did not come up with this list myself or try all the suggestions but after reading thru each one, I'm amazed I never thought of doing some of the simple suggestions myself. I've read a lot of short … (3 comments)