Posts by Charles Toler

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), last year local mosquitoes transferred 222 cases of Zika virus, 216 in Miami, FL alone!  Federal Funds have been approved for defense and research, to the tune of $1.1 Billion dollars, and while particularly in South Florida this helps to get ahead of any potential concerns, it will not totally protect residents from this threat.  Aedes Aegypti, the breed of mosquito known for transmitting the virus, can also be linked to West Nile Virus, Dengue Fever, Chickungunya Fever, as well as Eastern Equine Encephalitis.  Attached is an article from Pest...

It’s already the First of March, which means Spring is right around the corner.  For many it means trying to prepare their lawns for the rigors of the summer heat in the not too distant future.  Experts at the University of Florida have devised an excellent guideline they refer to as Best Management Practices for Lawn Care, and it pertains exclusively to our great state.  Attached to this post is vital information pertaining to Fertilization (Amount, Type, Timing, and Application Rates), Mowing schedules, and Irrigation schedules.  We at Safe Home hope this information will be helpful in creating and maintaining...