If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you are likely very familiar with ticks. These blood-sucking pests are common in many areas of the country and can be extremely dangerous to pets and humans alike. There are various methods you can use to deter these tiny creatures, including repellents and topical applications, but one of the … Read more
In terms of pests, bed bugs are among the worst. They also bite. But they also spread very quickly and are very hard to get rid of In places like: Furniture and laundry have dark cracks that make it hard to find them. Many of them can be found even if you kill some of … Read more
Nothing ruins a nice meal on the patio quicker than pesky wasps descending uninvited. Getting rid of wasp nests on your property is important to prevent painful stings. But before reaching for dangerous chemical pesticides, try these easy homemade wasp spray recipes and traps first for safer and effective control. In this simple guide, learn: … Read more
Bees fly between 12 and 20 miles per hour, yellow jackets (a type of wasp) between 6 and 30 miles per hour, and hornets up to 25 miles per hour. Insect Average Flight Speed Fastest Flight Speed Honey bee 12mph 20mph Bumble bee 7mph 33mph Yellow Jacket 7mph 30mph Hornet 14mph 25mph Horsefly 10mph 18mph … Read more
Raccoons are able to climb a myriad of surfaces that consist of cement, bricks, trees, siding, downspouts, and more. But they cannot climb unweathered sheet metal and glass. They’re able to climb many surfaces because of their sharp claws, an instinct to survive, and ability to scale anything from your home’s exterior wall to a … Read more
It does not produce meth. It can be sprayed in such a way that crystals resembling meth form. However, it is merely poison (neurotoxin specifically). You cannot smoke it, and if you consume it or shoot it… have you ever seen a wasp being sprayed and how it seizes and curls up? Consider doing the … Read more
Bugs can enter your home through closed doors and windows. These insects enter the house via the cracks and gaps in the windows and window sill. They’ll hover around the window screen, or you’ll notice slow-moving bugs on the window sill and frame. Thus, what are these insects? And how are they to be identified? … Read more
In spring and summer, porcupines eat grasses, berries, leaves, roots, stems, and seeds. In the winter and fall, they feed mainly on evergreen needles, the bark of trees, fruits, vegetables, and greens with their favorite food item being corn on the cob. What Do Porcupines Eat? These rodents are primarily herbivores and mostly feed on … Read more
Skunks are cute from afar, but they constitute a nuisance when they begin breaking into coops and farms to kill poultry chicks and steal eggs. Depending on its size, a skunk may not choose to attack a chicken directly since they have a beak and sharp claws that could cause some real damage. Yes! Skunks … Read more
Raccoons are intriguing wild creatures, but attempting to force one into a human’s bottom would be extremely dangerous and is not anatomically possible. Raccoons average 2-3 feet in length and weigh 10-30 pounds. In comparison, the human gluteal muscles measure just 6-12 inches across. Clearly the sizes are incompatible. Beyond size differences, raccoons have sharp … Read more