Insects or Insecta are classified as invertebrates (the largest group within the arthropod phylum). Globally there are more than 5.5 million insect species found. Among them, many can be destructive for humans and pets.
Here in this section, I will try to cover the most common insect species that can infest our homes. Also, the ways by which we can control them humanely.
Although you might not check your dried food for pests often, it is necessary every once in a while. Pests such as biscuit beetles (also known as drugstore beetles and bread beetle) can thrive in … Read more
The red velvet ant is a solitary species of ant that does not build colonies, and conventional methods of combating other types of ants will not work in this situation. The sting of these velvet … Read more
If you have an old vintage car or even a luxury car that you take care of, you may have noticed tiny black and brown bugs in your car. Upon seeing them first, you may … Read more
You’re sitting in your home, minding your own business, when you see a roach dart across your floor. You look closer and see that several more roaches are crawling around. You start to wonder where … Read more
No one wants a cockroach infestation, but even worse is when they die and leave their carcasses behind. As if the bugs themselves weren’t bad enough, their smell can be powerful and difficult to eliminate. … Read more
You can find bugs in most places outdoors. With certain exceptions, bugs tend to stay out of your way. However, if you own a pool, you are probably familiar with water bugs. A water bug … Read more
Although bees benefit the environment considerably, they can be pretty problematic to homeowners. This is especially true when the beehive has been created inside the siding. Bees are vital for the pollination of flowers, but … Read more
Sometimes you’ll go into your closet to get your favorite cashmere sweater or other expensive clothing item and find small holes in them. You may wonder if you snagged the clothes on something or washed … Read more
You can find damselflies near shallow bodies of fresh water. They are flying insects with long, thin bodies and net-veined wings, allowing them to fly relatively fast for their size. Because they look rather harmless, … Read more
The wood mite is a tiny insect. It is so small that you may not notice them at first. As their name implies, they live in damp wood. And not surprisingly, many people do not … Read more