Skunks are notorious for their nasty smelling spray, but did you know their droppings can also pose health risks? Here’s how to identify skunk poop and what to do if you find it on your property. What Does Skunk Poop Look Like? Skunk droppings have several particular features that can help you identify them: Shape … Read more
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about infestations, it’s that pests are like icebergs – the part you see is only a tiny percentage of the whole. This is even more true of bed bugs, since it can be hard to spot even one bed bug without discovering their bites, their frass, or doing a … Read more
Don’t be embarrassed if you were startled by an opossum in your yard and felt scared by his pointy-toothed, hissing snarl! That’s a common reaction, and it typically leads to a search for an opossum trap to take care of a perceived need for opossum removal. But here’s the thing. It’s all just a big … Read more
Ants are some of the oldest living fossils in the world, and one of the most abundant critters on the planet. But something that has perhaps fascinated people even more than the ants are their mounds. The term “ant mound” can have a few different meanings and not all ants build them. Those that do … Read more
Few things are as jolting as the loud snap of a mouse trap. While effective at catching mice, common snap traps can also catch fingers and hands if not set properly. There’s an art to properly setting a mouse trap, from choosing the right bait to using the right technique when pulling back the spring-loaded … Read more
In the pest world, one hears a lot of old wives’ tales about common critters that encourage a feeling of paranoia. Today, we’re going to look at one of the scariest of these critters: the blood-sucking flea. We all know bed bugs feed on human blood, but there’s a big debate on whether fleas will … Read more
They won’t win any sweetest smell awards, they’ll damage our gardens by nibbling on all kinds of vegetation, and topple over trash cans in search of food. Skunks get a bad rap but there’s more to them than meets the eye. Read on for some eyebrow-raising science as we look at 13 revelations about Pepé … Read more
Few sensations send a chill down the spine quite like hearing an odd scurry or noise in your basement. While common critters like rodents and raccoons cause enough distress, your imagination can run wild with thoughts of what mysterious creature could be making its home in the shadows below. All sorts of animals can find … Read more
Of all the bedroom pests out there, bed bugs are one of the most feared. If caught early enough, you might try to tackle these pests on your own using bug bombs or home remedies (such as repellents, garlic, or rubbing alcohol). But these tend to only work if you’ve been recently exposed or are dealing with … Read more
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