As the warm weather approaches, homeowners across the country begin to notice the emergence of tiny black bugs leaving itchy bites on their skin. While just minor nuisances to some, these minuscule biting pests can quickly become a major source of frustration and discomfort if left unchecked. In this article we talk about Tiny Little … Read more
As people become more health conscious and environmentally aware, they are seeking out natural alternatives for dealing with everyday problems like controlling garden pests. One natural pesticide that is growing in popularity is neem oil, which comes from the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) native to India. Using neem oil is an excellent … Read more
It’s a common scenario – you leave some food out on the counter or picnic table, only to return and find a trail of ants marching through it. This can be annoying, inconvenient, and make you wonder if the food is still safe to eat after the ant invasion. In this article we talk about … Read more
Yes, a raccoon will escape a non-steel trap/cage with flexible wires or a door. They are super flexible and (like mice) have relatively flat skulls meaning that they can squeeze through some surprisingly small spaces. The key to catching and keeping raccoons trapped is tying the bait securely in the back of the trap and … Read more
Wasps can make simple summer activities like gardening or grilling extremely unpleasant with aggressive stinging attacks. These familiar flying pests create those paper umbrella nests we discover clinging beneath eaves or fence railings each year. But beyond the menace of their stingers, have you ever looked more closely to count a wasp’s total number of … Read more
Raccoons can pose serious problems in areas where they coexist with people. These nocturnal mammals will eat almost anything – including pets, crops, stored feed, and trash. Raccoons also carry diseases and parasitestransmittable to humans and other animals. Trapping and relocating raccoons is always the most humane option. But when they persistently threaten livestock or … Read more
Spiders are fascinating creatures that inhabit almost every land environment on earth. With over 47,000 described species, spiders display an incredible diversity in sizes, shapes, colors, and behaviors. One thing that almost all spiders have in common, though, is eight legs. Read on to find out more about why spiders have eight legs, how they … Read more
The pyrethroid compound used in wasp sprays is synthetic chemical that has a three-week (3 weeks) kill time, which is great for killing an entire nest of wasps but bad for your shrubs when left on the leaves Wasps and hornets pollinate plants and flowers and feed their young by catching insects. While both of … Read more
Although wasps and bees appear similar, there are numerous fundamental differences between the two. Wasps have hairy bodies and rounder abdomens, whereas bees have hairy bodies and rounder abdomens. Wasps’ legs are also longer than bees’. Wasps are more aggressive and predatory than bees in terms of behavior. Bees primarily eat on nectar and pollen, … Read more
Wasps establishing nests near homes is a common nuisance in late summer, when colonies expand rapidly. Their painful stings discourage most homeowners from directly disturbing nests. This leads many to wonder whether readily available household cleaners like Windex can safely eliminate wasps. Windex is a frequently used glass and surface cleaner in homes. Its low … Read more