t first glance to the untrained eye, carpenter ants and termites appear to be identical. They are after all, colored black and with four wings, and both species swarm to mate (Swarmers are the winged, mostly female ants and termites with the sole...

Spiders: Top 5 Interesting Facts ust mention the term “spider”, and you’re likely to garner feelings of fear and disgust. However, despite however you perceive them, there are probably things a few things you don’t know about them – interesting...

he Zika virus has been making headlines recently, as American public health officials are preparing for infection to spread in the United States via travelers returning from these infected areas. Zika has recently been problematic in 22 countries...

Short days and chilling temperatures induce pests to find their way into your home, where they’ll be sniffing around for shelter, warmth and food. Aside from being a nuisance, these pests -whether they are insects or furry animals - can also pose serious health risks....

edbugs were the most commonly searched pests in 2015, according to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA); additionally, bed bug exterminators have nearly tripled in the past decade, according to a survey by both the NPMA and the...

egardless of whatever material your home is made out of, each and all of them are attractive to a termite’s palate, as these structure-destroying critters seek out cellulose – nature’s most copious organic compound, which is present in all...

Springtime is here and that means bees are abundant, which increases the risk of bee stings for you and your dog. Dogs are particularly vulnerable since they are natural born explorers and they are oblivious to the danger of bees. The good news is, if Fido gets stung,...

You have waited for a couple of months for the weather to warm up, and now it is finally here: Spring! While walking your child to the park, you are about to remark on the beauty of the day, when your mouth inhales a hefty Junebug. You choke for a moment and your eyes...

Which plants keep wasps away? There are few things worse than having uninvited pests to your backyard BBQ. Unfortunately, with the coming of the summer months, you picnics will likely be teeming with bugs. Some of the most unwanted insects include the stinging/biting...

It’s a lovely day, and you’re walking and minding your own business when all of a sudden, you run into a HUGE swarm of gnats! You try to swipe them away but it’s useless. Some bicyclists have even been known to swallow a few, ewwww! What is this cloud of insects, you...

Why do Ants Appear after Rain? own came the rain and washed the…ant hill out? There are many types of ants, each with their own habitat and underground network, but what happens to their homes during the rain? How damaging is rain to ants? Most...

Pillbugs are known by many different names: isopods, woodlice, or roly-polys (spelled a variety of ways). They are Crustaceans so they’re in the same class as lobsters, crab, and shrimp. Although other members of this class must stay near water, roly polys have...

What happens to insects during the winter? As winter rolls along you may be enjoying the decrease in insect activity but when spring comes again, insects seem to magically appear. Where do they go during the cold winter months? There are many different ways that...

Many fireplaces still use firewood to supplement heat in the home. Firewood is also used for outdoor fire pits to keep warm during the cold winter months. Unfortunately, firewood piles create a perfect shelter and/or source of food for several insects. When a firewood...

Rainy weather is good news, especially when we've had drought. But it can also be a cause for concern if your home is not ready to "weather the storm" (pun intended). If you have leaks in your roof or other areas in your home, rain can mean moisture build up and,...

ealybugs are found in warmer climate; inside greenhouses, gardens, and indoor plants. According to Planet Natural, mealybugs are described as “wingless insects that often appear as white cottony masses on the leaves, stems and fruit of plants.”...

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...