One major reason why dead ants attract live ants to the location is to investigate what has exactly caused the death. Since live ants will always carry and bring the corpse to their hive, they … Read more
When it rains heavily, the ant nests and colonies that lie underground get flooded in a matter of few minutes. This disturbs the entire colony and forces them to go out and search for a … Read more
A dog may be man’s best friend but remember that your neighbor’s dog may not be your friend as he or she already has one. If you want your yard to be free of pets, … Read more
The boxelder bug gets its name from the boxelder tree of which the insect is often found on or nearby. The bug itself ranges from eastern Canada down to the eastern US and across to … Read more
From the Acrididae family, the desert locust is a short-horned grasshopper that is mostly found from South Asia west to Arabia and finally Africa. The invasion area of desert locust is known to cover more … Read more
The firebrat is a small insect that is distinguished by its three slender, hair-like tails that extend from the back of its body. It also has a long pair of antennae at the front. Sometimes … Read more
A mold mite is not a single species, but rather a several species that are arthropods, small in nature, and feed on mold. Just like mold, they require a humid environment to survive as that … Read more
One of the most common pests found in gardens and greenhouses, thrips, are tiny insects that are no more than 1/25th of an inch in length. Their small size makes them hard to see. Combined … Read more
Painting and treating your home for pests are two major home renovation projects that should be done with utmost care. While both of them are equally important, the question is whether you should be performing … Read more
Because bed bugs are parasites, they are more difficult to get rid of compared to most insects. Plus, they are quite adept at living in your clothes, bedding, carpet, and even small holes in the … Read more
