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
Cockroaches are a bane of our existence because they simply don’t die quickly. So it can be pretty concerning if you find an infestation of roaches in your kitchen, especially in your cabinets or appliances like a dishwasher, refrigerator, or microwave. Sure, there are ways to kill them, but this is the kitchen where the … Read more
Ants are one of those little pests that seem to appear out of nowhere, only to suddenly swarm a spot you likely thought they’d never get to. They can get into your food, march in an endless line along your countertops, and protect aphids and other plant and garden pests from natural predators. Suffice it … Read more
“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 … Read more
The first thing that comes to anyone’s mind when they usually see mounds in their lawn or holes in their gardens is MOLES! Okay, so moles may be cute little monsters, but you probably don’t want these guys in your yard unless you’re playing Pokémon Go! Moles can go about tunneling underneath gardens, lawns and … Read more
If you’re facing a gopher problem in your garden, then perhaps you should do something quickly. These rodents can destroy your favorite plants in just a few days and they are also known to carry diseases like rabies. Therefore it’s important to get rid of them on time and effectively. Now, there are some commercial … Read more
Mice are an extremely adaptable and intelligent race. This has allowed them to study humans for millennia. But a mouse’s body is far more agile than you may give them credit for, and humans are often surprised to see a mouse bolting up vertical surfaces with surprising grace. Just because we owe our planet’s existence … Read more
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, chipmunk tunnels are around three feet deep and can stretch a good 20 to 30 feet underground. Filling in the hole with dirt might seem … Read more
There’s nothing worse than coming home to a foul odor 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 … Read more