You often hear people on the news talking about how there are too many people in the world, yet the human race is just one of millions (if not more) species on this planet – and we’re actually one of the smaller ones in terms of numbers. In fact, the world of bugs has us … Read more
Imagine pulling down the sheets for a good night’s rest only to discover tiny little worm-like critters in your bed! While this sounds like the stuff of nightmares (and many who’ve encountered bed worms will say it was), these tiny pests are one of the creepiest things you’ll find hiding in the bed beyond a … Read more
An old and popular home remedy, rubbing alcohol and its siblings have long been used in the fight against all sorts of critters, including bed bugs. But are these methods really effective? It the popular belief that rubbing alcohol kills bed bugs true? Or is it just a myth? Research has shown very grey results. … Read more
You might already know how to get rid of spiders in the house, but what about the tiny spider egg sacs they leave behind? Come spring, you could be dealing with a sudden spider population numbering in the hundreds. Thankfully, most of these baby spiders will die or move on, but plenty will stick around. … Read more
Of all the critters out there, the fox is among the most misunderstood. These lovable canines are both revered and reviled, depending on the person you ask. But how do you get rid of foxes that have started causing mischief, and are they really all that bad? Getting to Know Foxes Foxes have baffled the … Read more
One of the most striking species of swallow, the barn swallow has a beautiful appearance. Unfortunately, they’re also incessant squatters, preferring human constructions to trees. This can lead to a number of problems, despite being generally popular with those living along the birds’ migratory path. So what makes these migratory birds a problem, and how … Read more
It never fails. You find out it’s going to be a wonderful, hot day and decide to go swimming. You struggle to hold your excitement as you get ready and rush out to the pool, mentally drooling over the idea of that nice cool water. But right before jumping in, you stop and look in … Read more
June is a beautiful month for garden enthusiasts, but it’s also a horrible time for pests, with a selection of bugs appearing throughout the month that can drive you absolutely bonkers. Of these, the most notorious are cicadas and June bugs, which are often confused. Like a plague of locusts, June bugs sweep in, do … Read more
Do you remember the days when T-Rex was king of the dinosaurs and thought to be giant, scaly reptiles? This imagery may no longer be realistic, but you’d still probably scream like one was chasing you if a lizard ran across your living room floor. Here’s how to get rid of them so you can … Read more
Cats are a controversial topic among all sorts of groups, from pet lovers to legislators. This is because cats don’t fit into the normal definition of a pet. They’re called domestic (i.e. Felis domesticus), yet aren’t actually domesticated. They also draw ire from dog lovers because the old saying “dogs have wonders, cats have staff” … Read more