If you read our previous post on twospotted spider mites you probably have a good understanding of just how deadly these minute menaces can be to your crops. We won’t leave you without a game plan. Here are two ways to help combat an infestation that threatens to destroy your fields. Using natural predators Twospotted […]
How to Know if You Have a Twospotted Spider Mite Infestation in Your Fields
Very often twospotted spider mites can collect at the edges of your fields, especially if the fields are bordered by weeds. Although the mites don’t have wings, the insects can travel with the wind and a mite problem that began at the periphery can eventually spread and create an infestation that spans your fields. Here’s […]
How to Identify Twospotted Spider Mites in Your Fields
Twospotted spider mites love to consume crops, and if left unchecked they can literally suck the life out of your plants by piercing leaf tissue with their needle-like mouths and extracting the contents of plant cells. Here’s how to identify these crop-hungry critters that can create infestations that hurt your bottom line. Identification The appearance […]
3 Words to Watch for in Real Estate Listings
If you’re like most people, you’ve spent a good deal of time scouring real estate listings in Lake City – and you’ve probably read plenty of listing descriptions along the way. While you’ve read, you may have noticed a few words that got you thinking: Do these really mean something else? Check out these three […]
5 Great Reasons to Buy an Ugly House
We’ve all been there – you’re out touring homes for sale and you find one that’s just… well, ugly. And if you’re like most people, you shake your head and tell your Lake City REALTOR® that you’re ready to move on to the next place. But don’t bee too hasty. Check out these five great […]
Can You Put a Tiny House on Land You Own in Florida?
If you’re like many people, you’ve noticed the recent craze about so-called “tiny houses.” These houses, typically ranging only between 100 and 400 square feet, are cheap to buy and easy to get on a property. You can buy one already built or put it together yourself from a tiny house kit. But is it […]
What Does it Cost to Build a House?
When you’re thinking of buying a homesite and building your own custom house on it, one of the biggest considerations on your mind is likely cost. But what does it cost to build a house, and what factors go into the total amount? This guide explains. What Does it Cost to Build a House? First […]
Is Owner Financing Land a Good Idea?
If you’re like many land sellers in North Florida, you’re wondering whether offering owner financing is a good idea – and this guide can help you make the right decision. Is Owner Financing Land a Good Idea? Although mortgages are the most common way to finance a home, another option exists: Owner financing. Owner financing […]
How to Sell Vacant Land in Lake City
If you’re like many people who want to sell vacant land in Lake City, you need to know that it’s quite a bit different from selling a home – and this guide explains. How to Sell Vacant Land in Lake City First things first: You should work with an experienced Lake City REALTOR® who understands […]
What Are Twospotted Spider Mites? What You Don’t Know Might Kill Your Crops
Are you familiar with twospotted spider mites? What you don’t know could harm or kill your crops. Twospotted spider mites live on the undersides of leaves, and are oval-shaped insects that are easy to miss—they’re only about 1/50th of an inch long. They sometimes have a brown or orange-red appearance, but are typically green or greenish-yellow […]
