There are many kinds of insects. Most are considered harmless while others are known to sting. Stinging insects use stingers that were initially used for laying eggs. In most insects, they are found in females while in arthropods, they can be found in both males and...

People believe that prevention is better than cure. When it comes to pests, the saying applies even more. Pests cause a lot of damage when left to infest their property. Termites are known to be destructive when it comes to property especially wood. Termites are pests...

There are many resources in the media and everywhere else concerning the health of pollinators. Pollinators are important since they help in pollination. Examples of these pollinators include bees, butterflies, birds, beetles, and birds. There are many threats facing...

As small, harmless and attractive as they may seem, mice can undoubtedly cause a lot of harm to you and your family. During dry seasons, pests and rodents including mice start preparing for fall seasons, hence look for alternative sources of food, water, and shelter...

Putting pest allergies to sleep this winter The cool temperatures of winter bring with it the comforting fact that there is reduced amount of pollen levels in the air thus translating into minimized incidences of allergies. However, that does not, in any way, mean...

When it comes to bed bugs, it's hard to separate fact from fiction. These annoying creatures have become the subject of just about everything from media reports to fictional stories. Whether you've dealt with them in the past or your home is trying to remain bug free,...

Finding wasps around your home isn't exactly something anyone wants to deal with. They pose a major threat to you and your loved ones. Just coming in their vicinity can cause them to act up and end up stinging you for no reason. You don't even have to provoke them to...

The tension of the number of bedbugs rising in many states is causing many travelers to have sleepless nights. Many travelers are ending up canceling their trips in fear of bed bugs. Notably, bedbugs are found in office buildings, movie theaters, apartments,...

Mice are known to be cute animals. Still, even the cuteness is nothing compared to the damage these tiny creatures can cause. Mice are more prone to come to your home if you live in California since they are looking for moisture to cool them from the dry weather. They...

No one likes pests and if a homeowner is experiencing severe allergies, dealing with extreme sinus congestion or having trouble breathing, it might be a sign that there are pests present in the home. Homeowners should keep in mind that there are various disease and...

Pantry pests include insects found in food, spices, pasta, herbs, flour and cereal such as beetles and moths. There are many types of pantry pests, but the most common insect pantry pests are Indian meal moth and merchant grain beetles. Both these types of insects can...

The brown widow spider scientifically known as Latrodectus geometricus is found in the tropical and subtropical areas, including Hawaii parts of Australia and the Caridean islands, and is related to the black widow spider. The color of the spider may range from tan to...

Termites are very similar to other insects and animals and to some level, even humans. Therefore, like humans, their most basic components of survival are food, water, and shelter. Termites, however, have adapted to sourcing water from wood and other materials that...

Termites would make terrible dinner guest because of their preferred choice of diet; they would rather leave the food and eat the table underneath the food. Termites feast on wood, and many of them prefer the wet and moldy wood. But if they find comfort in homes, they...

Termites can be such a bother the moment they get to your house. The moment that you realize there are termites in your home, you should take immediate steps to eliminate them before they get out of hand. If you are not able to get rid of them yourself, then you...

Your home is one of the most valuable assets that you own. Because of this, you need to make sure you take care of it at all times. While some things are fairly obvious to be fixed, others are hidden more underneath of the surface. One of the things that many don't...

Finding a bunch of termites lurking around your property can be disheartening to say the least. If you are dealing with any unwanted pests, you need to turn to the help of a licensed pest control company who can get rid of the termites for you. However, it isn't...

You're hoping it's not a bed bug! Bed bugs are tiny wingless insects that feed exclusively on blood. Oftentimes, people associate a bed bug infestation with a dirty home. However, that isn't the case. Even the cleanest of homes can have bed bugs. Another thing to...