The lady bug is pretty to look at with its red/orange color and black spots. This is a defense mechanism to make them look unappealing to predators. The color will remind any animals that has tried to eat a previous lady bug that they are not a tasty item. A lady bug feeling threatened might play dead and/or secrete an unappetizing…
A bed bug infestation can quickly escalate from a minor nuisance to a full-blown nightmare. These tiny, resilient bugs prefer to inhabit areas populated by humans, latching onto a human host for blood supply. The feeding habits of bed bugs are less than ideal for humans, as their continued presence can lead to an assortment of health…
Many consumers are now turning to environmentally friendly household products and organic gardening, and are also looking for ways to control household and garden pests naturally. The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques employed by the agricultural industry also focus on reducing the need for toxic chemicals. The foundation of IPM can also be the foundation of any…
The Firewood Stays Outside Carpenter ants and beetles have a good chance of nestling into your firewood piles – dry or wet. If your firewood pile is inside or close to your door, it is much easier for these pests to invite themselves into your home. Avoid this pest risk by keeping your firewood at…
Have you ever gone to your pantry and found bugs in the flour, cornmeal, or breakfast cereal? While this experience can be quite unappetizing, it is far from uncommon. Many insects eat the same things that we eat, and they have an amazing way of perpetuating their species by stowing away in pantry items.
Mice and rats can be a huge nuisance around the house. These pests eat any food that is not properly covered, chew their way into everything, and leave their droppings everywhere. They can also be a potential disease risk. Many people are reluctant to set traps to catch mice, though, as setting the trap can…
As the temperature drops some pests like to invade your home. House mice can be a problem if they’re not caught right away. They can start to reproduce at two months old and can reproduce up to six to ten times a year. That’s a lot of mice that could be living in your home!
Have you ever experienced the dizzies, sweaty palms, tunnel vision or fluttering heart when you’ve seen a bug run across the floor or ceiling. If you answered yes, you might have a phobia. In some cases the fear is so bad people will go to therapy to learn how to deal with their phobia. The most common…
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