As a homeowner, it seems like pests always try to get into my space. From insects to rodents and reptiles, pests big and small want to enter your attics, crawl spaces, and walls. The scariest of pests that creep into our homes is a termite infestation. Yearly termite inspections are recommended because the cost of … Read more
Few household chemicals are as toxic and lethal as wasp spray. Wasps are nasty, territorial insects that will attack you viciously if you provoke them. That means when attacking a wasp nest in your yard, you need your spray to never miss and to always kill on contact. Quick Answer: While wasp spray may harm … Read more
Creepy crawlies lurking around at night are the stuff of nightmares. The scuttle of shadows we trace out of the corner of our eyes as we flip on the bathroom or kitchen light. Cockroaches and House Centipedes (Scutigera coleoptrata) darting out of sight or crawling onto our beds can leave even the bravest laying awake … Read more
Tomatoes are a mainstay of almost every home garden and a favorite for the kitchen table. But the enjoyment of the sweet aroma of ripe tomatoes isn’t only coveted by gardeners like me, sometimes it attracts pests that munch on fruit and chunks of leaves. Skunks are opportunistic eaters and foragers of insects and fruits … Read more
Bed bugs suck! They are small fast, and hide in the tiniest of spaces and bite hard and often. Every inch of fabric in a home is susceptible to a bed bug infestation. Once they are established, drastic measures must be taken to eradicate these pests. I lived in an apartment once and accidentally invited … Read more
Growing up, I used to love watching the bats come out at dusk and swoop and dance through the sky. Their high-pitched squeaks and screeches can be heard as they perform ariel acrobatics in the setting sun. Bats love to roost high up and will take to trees when available. But when nesting territory is … Read more
Yellow jackets and wasps can be quite the problem if a nest ends up on your property, and immediate action needs to be taken to protect you and your family. But it can be difficult to figure out what the safest and most effective way to kill yellow jackets is. Yellow jacket nests are often … Read more
Attics are great for storage and can make a nice nook or study if finished. But if your attic has entry holes like gaps or voids, then it is entirely possible for an opossum to move in. Crawl spaces, underneath sheds, and attics are opossums’ favorite shelters. Possums are generally not aggressive or dangerous but … Read more
There are loads of reasons why flies are annoying. When I am trying to get work done in the garage, and a stubborn fly keeps buzzing around my head, I get pretty annoyed. One time, as I applied a fresh coat of varnish to a table I was refinishing, this big ol’ fly landed right … Read more
Most ants we encounter are small and relatively harmless. They build long trails and make assembly lines, peacefully bringing food back to the nest. But Australian bull ants are another story. They are big and have a powerful sting that delivers strong venom, making them an ant you do not want to encounter. If you … Read more
