There are approximately 4,000 rodent species in the world; these are divided by their anatomy into three groups: Sciuromorpha (the squirrel-like rodents), Myomorpha (the mouse-like rodents), and Hystricomorpha (the porcupine-like rodents). According to the...

eople often stay as far away from stink bugs as they possibly can to avoid setting them off, which is a smart thing to do, but how can you get rid of them? According to pestworld.org, stink bugs get their name from the unpleasant odor they produce...

8 Creepy Bug Facts s a tribute to the looming Halloween holiday, here are some creepy facts about bugs. Most of these bugs are native to California. Information for this post was taken from the Science Channel website. 1. The larvae One type of...

t's not common to think of birds as pests. After all, people don't react the same way when they see a rat as when they see a bird. Yes, birds are usually pleasant and nice to have around. But there is always an exception to the rule, the pigeon...

our home sweet home, may not seem so sweet once you find you've got unwanted guests. As we head into the colder months, many critters will be searching for a nice warm place to ride out the cold. Just like people, pests need shelter, food, and...

Do you find yourself waking up with itchy bites or irritations on your skin, yet there are no visible signs of bed bugs or fleas? One of the possible culprits could be mites, which, like ticks, are arthropods. Generally, mites are microscopic, making it difficult to...

other Nature sure has things well planned: just when we think we can’t take any more heat, the days start to cool down and Fall begins. We are just around the corner from that cool break, so it’s time to start thinking ahead. Among things like...

What is small, flies, and carries disease-causing germs? The answer is Musca Domestica, or the house fly. We call this nuisance pest the house fly because it is the fly that is most commonly found in and around homes. In fact, you've probably seen a number of them...

ave you ever reached for a nice piece of fruit from your countertop and then noticed many tiny flies scatter away while avoiding your hand? Nothing ruins the joy of fresh fruit quite like a fruit fly infestation. The beautiful fruit laying in a...