Let’s face it, there are few critters that can cause even a full-grown man to jump on a chair, but roaches are among those few. From their quick speed to their habit of getting into everything and spreading disease, you probably won’t want these little nasties around unless your name is Joe. But there are … Read more
We all know and love them, yet despite every child knowing what a ladybug looks like, most of us don’t know anything else about them. In some rare cases, ladybugs can cause an indoor infestation, but most of the time, they just hang around the garden looking pretty. But this does raise some important questions. … Read more
If you’ve ever visited the Florida Keys, you’re likely to remember five things: the miles of highway stretching over open ocean, the beautiful sunsets, swimming with rays, the sounds of frogs at night, and the mosquitoes. In fact, this last memory will often trump the rest, even though mosquitoes can be found throughout much of … Read more
There are a lot of bugs you don’t want to see in the kitchen, such as silverfish or roaches. However, one of the worst has to be maggots. Finding maggots means the surface or food is contaminated. It also means fruit flies or house flies will appear within a few days if the problem isn’t … Read more
There’s an old saying: The only things that will survive a nuclear winter are cockroaches and Twinkies. Well, Family Guy already proved that Twinkies can last forever, but what about roaches? Just how long can cockroaches survive without food or water, and how long can they live overall? Let’s take a moment to look at … Read more
There are many pros and cons to having frogs on your property. But sometimes the frog population begins to get too big for the insect population to provide adequate food. Knowing how to prevent frogs from entering house and home isn’t some well-kept secret. However, it can seem like an uphill battle if you aren’t … Read more
Many critters can spark phobias in people, such as crane flies or cockroaches. However, many pests deserve to be feared, especially if you find them in your home. A prime example of this is the termite. Most termites prefer to live outdoors, but there are many species that can invade your home. Once there, they’ll … Read more
It might be true that black widow spiders aren’t as deadly as their reputations claim, but that’s not to say you want to risk getting bit by one. In fact, you won’t have much difficulty knowing what bit you when a black widow strikes. Even though they tend to be shy, it’s important to get … Read more
Frogs are a popular addition to aquariums and are often welcome as garden protectors, but are they really safe to have around? There are many species out there that release dangerous toxins when threatened. So how do you know if you’re dealing with poisonous frog species or safe ones, and what other potential problems could they … Read more
Chances are, if you’ve found a dead cockroach, the first thought is relief that it wasn’t a live one. But where did the corpse come from and should you be worried? Let’s begin by addressing how it ended up in plain view, then get into reasons it could have died and how deal with it. … Read more