We often talk about pests that affect humans, cats, and dogs, but a lot of us also have pet birds or invite them onto our property. These birds often bring their own problems, such as the slip-n-slide that was once your lawn when geese drop by, or sparrows, starlings, and other small birds gumming up … Read more
What has eight legs, spins webs, drinks the blood of plants, and spreads fear into the hearts of plant lovers everywhere? If you guessed spider mites, you’re spot-on! If not, there’s a critter you really need to know about. Let’s look at how to get rid of spider mites and what they can do to … Read more
There’s a good chance you’ve seen them – tiny red bugs on concrete sidewalks or covering your plants in late spring. These miniscule critters can be quite the nuisance, but just what are they and are they harmful? Welcome to the curious world of the clover mite, a tiny arachnid with some very unusual traits … Read more
You often hear people on the news talking about how there are too many people in the world, yet the human race is just one of millions (if not more) species on this planet – and we’re actually one of the smaller ones in terms of numbers. In fact, the world of bugs has us … Read more