Science has a very complicated way of classifying things. They will often group things together based upon physical similarities, only to later separate them based on minor differences. Even more confusing is the fact that there are multiple classification systems which can place a plant or animal on completely different locations on the evolutionary tree … Read more
You’ve likely heard countless times that you should attack wasp nests at dusk. But are the wasps really all asleep in the nest at night, or are they secretly waiting to strike any invaders? Knowing when wasps are least active gives you the best chance of taking out an entire wasp nest when dealing with … Read more
Let’s be honest, there are some critters we love more than others, even when they’re closely related. For example, we love bunnies, but tend to hate mice. While the most commonly voiced argument between these two is that bunnies are fluffy and cute while mice are small and have long, naked tails that make them … Read more
Bed bugs are one of the most irritating pests to infest the homes of people or hotel rooms that they stay in. These little bugs can be extremely hard to eliminate. Therefore, it becomes essential to know about the infestation when they’re low in numbers. For that, finding bed bug poop is one of the … Read more
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 … Read more
If you’ve ever had a cat or dog in the family, there’s a good chance you’ve run into a particular pest that looks a lot like a poppy seed at a distance. These little nasties are, of course, fleas. But aside from being tiny terrors, fleas are also sometimes excellent little ninjas, skillfully evading detection … Read more
Mothballs are a common home remedy due to their pesticidal properties and ability to negate other bad smells. The problem is that mothballs are themselves rather unpleasant smelling and tend to leave that odor behind long after the balls themselves dissolve. Getting rid of that mothball smell can be difficult in many cases, but there … Read more
Of all the bugs out there that you pray will never enter your home, one of the worst is the risk of roaches. These critters are the source of a common phobia, and for good reason. Cockroaches can do a lot of damage to your home, spread a whole host of diseases, and can even … Read more
There are a lot of critters homeowners fear, but one of the most infamous is the termite. These tiny pests are often mistaken for ants despite actually being related to roaches. Even more importantly, there are three types of termite to be aware of, two of which are known to infest homes. Dampwood termites seek … Read more
Have you ever noticed tiny black critters in kitchen and wondered what they were? Perhaps they were the size of poppy or sesame seeds, or maybe they’re a little bit bigger. Tiny black bugs are a common pest problem in many homes, especially in kitchens due to the easy food availability. Some of these bugs … Read more