There are many creepy-crawlies that may choose to pay you a visit in the middle of the night. In most cases, you’ll wake up with a bite mark and immediately blame bed bugs. However, there are a lot of critters that can potentially invade your home, including the bedroom. One of these potential pests is … Read more
There aren’t many spiders in the US that are considered deadly, and the most notorious among these is the black widow. However, what you think you know about black widows is actually wrong. Those iconic images of a black spider with a red hourglass under her abdomen are only one of several species of black … Read more
Spiders can be a big nuisance and disrupt your mental peace in case of an infestation. They can easily make unsightly webs in hard to reach (yet easy to see) areas and some spider types can even turn out to be poisonous. There are various ways to repel the spiders. Some of these involve pesticides, eucalyptus, … Read more
Spiders are known to be creepy, stubborn predators. A spider can lay between 2 to 1000 eggs, which usually differs based on species. These eggs are well protected by their mothers; wrapping and hanging them up in a silk blanket (egg sac). She then hangs the egg sac somewhere safe around your home, guarding the … Read more
No one likes spiders invading their houses especially if they are making nests, hiding in your clothes, and leaving their droppings all around. These crawling pests can be a major cause of worry because if poisonous, they can be a huge threat to your loved ones around. Now, many people use pesticides and spider bombs to eliminate these insects. … Read more
Nothing can fill a homeowner with more dread than coming home to find spider webs in the corners of your rooms and, much as you clean and vacuum, these creepy critters always try to make your home theirs. Traditional methods such as direct contact sprays, or even home remedies like lavender, eucalyptus, etc. may work in the … Read more
No one likes spiders living in their homes especially if they difficult to spot and challenging to eliminate. So, there must be some kind of 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 … 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 and understand how to get rid of… What Are Spider Mites? Spider mites are neither truly … Read more
Jolly old Saint Nicholas Send some help our way We bought a live tree for this year Now we’ve got to spray Johnny found some black aphids Sally found mites too The cat chased down a small mantis Please tell us what to do! Ahh, Christmas, the time when people around the world celebrate a … Read more
Of all the creepy crawlers in your home or apartment, one of the most hated is the spider. Between superstitions, misinformation, and health concerns, finding a spider is generally the last thing you want. However, spiders aren’t nearly as bad as their reputation and can actually be beneficial. Let’s take a look at what spiders … Read more
