[Bonanza]

Be on the lookout for Bufo toads. They are very large and emit a poisonous spray. You will probably only see them at night or in dense shade during the day.

Our dogs are on heartworm medication as heartworm is a disease that once contracted, the damage can never be reversed.

We do not have our dogs on any kind of flea medication and won't unless we have a problem. In the 30+ years in Florida, we have only had a flea problem once and handled it at that time. We do not believe in using indiscriminate insecticides which flea treatments are.

We also do not spray our house for the same reason -- insecticides. We have never had an issue that warranted any kind of monthly treatment. I suggest you wait and see if you need a pest control service. A few bugs is not a reason to spray! Don't let your neighbors put bug fear in you. Many residents spray and usually it is unnecessary.

Please do not walk your pup on the scalding black asphalt street during the heat of the day. Keep him on a leash and if you haven't already -- have him microchipped.

Good luck with your move!