There are more than 12,000 species of ants in the world, 700 of which are in the US. Thus, it should be of no surprise that there are a LOT of ant species in California alone. Let’s take a look at just a few of the more common ants in California, including some you may … Read more
There’s an old saying that goes “strength in numbers”, and some ant species take this to heart. Just as in any video game, ants have a boss-tier version – and no, it’s not the infamous fire ant. Instead, it’s a seemingly insignificant species known as the Argentine ant. Let’s discuss how to battle the unbeatable. … Read more
Ants are among the most common macroscopic (i.e. visible) life forms in the world. They’re found in every continent except Antarctica, and are so old that we may yet find fossils of ants even in that remote place. Texas is no exception to this rule and is home to hundreds (if not more) species, many … Read more
Unlike roaches and termites, bed bugs, fleas, and lice are three indoor pests that can transmit disease by drinking blood. Of these three, fleas are perhaps the most misunderstood – and dangerous. Fleas breed quickly and can even kill kittens or endanger babies, so identifying an infestation quickly is vital. But there’s more than one type … Read more
Jolly old Saint Nicholas Send some help our way We bought a live tree for this year Now we’ve got to spray Johnny found some black aphids Sally found mites too The cat chased down a small mantis Please tell us what to do! Ahh, Christmas! The time when people around the world celebrate a … Read more
Mosquitoes are the source of a major phobia for many people, and for good reason. They can spread disease, chase you away during a picnic, and are generally a nuisance. But then they seem to suddenly vanish between fall and spring. Today we’re going to take a look at the role temperature plays in mosquito … Read more
Bed bugs are one of the most feared critters in the Western World. While not as terrifying as roaches, they’re resistant to many chemicals and leave nasty bites. Your first instinct may be to squish or drown one when you see it, since these are usually effective. But can bed bugs drown in water or … Read more
Nobody wants to deal with fleas outside of the circus. Thus it’s a bad day when you find fleas in the house. What’s even worse is when you find bite marks on your kids. But aren’t fleas only supposed to attack pets? Let’s look at this matter from various angles and give you some honest … Read more
Today, we’re going to be looking at the terrifying topic of daddy long legs, dispelling some myths, and revealing some surprising facts. We’ll begin by covering some quick and easy ways to eliminate daddy long legs in the event you really don’t want these creepy critters hanging around your home. Be warned, there are actually … Read more
Say the word fly and the only two groups of people getting excited are scientists and people wielding their Bug-A-Salt. But the spotted lanternfly is only exciting for the latter and dreaded by everyone else. Let’s take a look as to why it’s so disliked at how to get rid of lanternflies when they invade … Read more