There’s an old saying that the only things capable of surviving the nuclear holocaust are cockroaches and Twinkies. Stories of roaches surviving for a week without their heads only makes people fear them even more. We’ve mentioned previously about using borax on ants, but can you also use borax for roaches? Let’s take a deeper … Read more
Skunks have a very long love/hate relationship with humans. Considered a symbol of love in some cultures and a dreaded pest in others, it’s no wonder modern North America tends to hate all types of skunks in one breath. And in the other breath, they once treasured Pepé Le Pew, the skunk who loved to … Read more
We’ve all dealt with gnats in our houses, whether it’s from a sugary spill that you forgot to wipe or houseplants that you overwatered by mistake. If there are only a few gnats buzzing around, then they can be effectively dealt with, even various home remedies like a fruit fly trap or a candle trap. … Read more
If you live here in Florida (or anywhere else lizards are common), you’ll know the frustration of getting house lizards. Getting rid of lizards is difficult because you often don’t even know they’re there. But lizard poop is a dead giveaway once you know what to look for. Let’s look at what lizard droppings look … Read more
Fox are crafty canines that generally eat smaller mammals. Their diet includes frogs, mice, rabbits, crabs, fish and insects. They’re also known to feed on vegetables, seeds, fruits, berries, and other similar things. But they can also be dangerous, especially if you have pets around. Therefore, you would want to get rid of them if they’re entering … Read more
Poop talk! Not a very polite topic to discuss but a pretty necessary one. Today, we’re here to talk about possum droppings. Wild animals, just like us, eat, sleep, and of course, poop. And while possums might not always drop on in when you are around, their scat is usually the proof of their visit. … Read more
Cockroaches are a sign of unhygienic living conditions in any space. They are attracted to filth, are disgusting and can be smelly. For centuries, humanity has associated them with a sign of poor living conditions, but they can infest clean homes too. These bugs are one of the most common pest phobias. But do cockroaches … Read more
Coyotes are considered as one of the most clever beasts of North America. In fact, many Native American nations have stories about the Trickster Coyote who was sometimes too crafty for his own good. They are slightly smaller than their close relatives such as the gray wolf and red wolf. Now, if you want to … Read more
Finding a cockroach anywhere near your food is a great cause for concern. This will prompt you to look into every nook and corner of your kitchen to ensure that all their hiding spots have been found. But after all the thorough inspection, you might have forgotten to check somewhere vital: Are there cockroaches living … Read more
No one likes spiders living in their homes, especially me. So, one would hope there’s some easy evidence that can be used to identify whether they are present in our home or not, right? Well, what about spider poop? Spider droppings can be a sure sign of spider infestation in our home. But wait… Do … Read more