Garlic has a very long history. In folklore, the pungent smell of garlic repelled demons who hunted by scent. The Catholic Church later applied the remedy as a means to ward off a wampyr (vampire) as they began to adapt folklore to fit in with Christian beliefs. But all myths have a basis in fact, …
Grasshoppers are an interesting lot. They can be a pest in gardens or even a threat to farms, so getting rid of grasshoppers is often necessary. However, they also hold a high place in world cultures. There’s a lot to talk about with these critters, so let’s pull up some of the most fascinating facts …
Love them or hate them, mice are quite common in nature. In fact, there are over 1,100 species worldwide. Of those, 200 call North America home. Many of these have adapted to living among humans and may even be nesting somewhere in your home. Don’t worry, these critters are far less likely to be hanging …
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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 and does rubbing alcohol kill bed bugs like many people say? Research has shown very grey results. Let’s take a moment and look …
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There’s nothing worse than coming home to an awful stench and finding out it wasn’t the dog’s flatulence causing it. Narrowing down the possibilities, you remember seeing droppings and come to the terrifying conclusion that you’re dealing with a dead mouse or rat. Obviously, finding the corpse and getting rid of it is the best …
Sometimes critters leave behind mementos of their visit that remain long after they’re gone. Chipmunk holes are one notable example, and while the entrance to a burrow can be tiny, the tunnels can stretch a good 20 to 30 feet underground. Filling in a hole with dirt might seem like the obvious solution, but chipmunks …
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Wolf spiders can be a scary surprise when you aren’t expecting to see one. With their speed and ability to leap great distances, people often fear them. Yet these arachnids are both fascinating and beneficial. Here are some facts that you likely never knew about this fun species. #1 – They’re Everywhere! (Almost) There are …
One of the most controversial household critters, spiders are both beneficial and (depending on the species) dangerous. But where do spiders go in the winter, when their primary food source has either gone into hibernation or died out? The answer to this depends upon the species, and sometimes also the circumstances. Do Spiders Die in …
“Step into my parlour,” said the spider to the fly. Unfortunately for you, this spider’s parlour happens to be your living room. Most common house spiders will set up shop where food’s available, and can become unwanted guests – especially come winter. Some species are harmless to humans and will generally stay out of the …
While pests of various types are known to invade your house throughout the year, the problem tends to be at its most severe in the autumn. As we destroy more and more of the environment, critters begin to come into our homes and demand shelter. We then find ourselves struggling to get rid of these …
