13th August 2007
There are thousands of species of spiders with differentiating marks and behaviors. Some people can get past their 8 legs, 9 eyes, hairy bodies, and cannibalistic mating rituals, while others loathe the sight of spiders.
Spiders are actually a benefic...
12th April 2007
If you live in Alaska, you don’t have to worry about inspecting your home for termites. But, if you live in any of the other state, and especially if you live in California or the Southeast, you should do an annual inspection of your home. A home inspec...
26th March 2007
A bedbug doesn’t hurt when it bites and it doesn’t carry any disease; however, it can still be a nuisance. Some people experience an allergic reaction to the bite, while others scratch the bite areas and irritate the skin. But even without skin irrita...
27th February 2007
If you have inspected your home and found no sign of termites, before you start celebrating, there are a few things you should do to make sure your home stays termite free.
Most species of termites need wood and water to survive. The drywood termite,...
09th February 2007
You may think you’re cursed when you see a termite swarm outside your house in early spring. Actually, you are very lucky. For many homeowners, it isn’t until they actually find the damage that they know they have termites.
For some homeowners, ...
23rd January 2007
Although, they are known to invest areas of filth, cockroaches can infest a well-kept, home as well. Cockroaches often infest a home looking for food and water, but they also infest buildings to escape the elements, such as cold and heat, heavy rain and d...
21st December 2006
The weather is growing cooler and many of us have already built that first winter fire. A fire is a great way to reduce winter heating costs and it’s nice to enjoy an evening with family and friends around the fireplace. Unfortunately, bringing firewood...
13th December 2006
The red imported fire ant is a pest to fruit growers throughout the United States, but they are equally aggravating to homeowners as well. Fire ants are more often a pest during the warm summer months, but red imported fire ants can be a problem all year ...
28th November 2006
Cockroaches are one of the most troublesome pests found in homes. They cause damage to food, stain furniture and books, and they can be a health hazard for people with asthma. Studies have shown a strong association between the presence of cockroaches and...
16th November 2006
No one likes to read instructions, but not reading how to program your electronic equipment doesn't usually prove dangerous. However, when it comes to protecting yourself, your family, the family pet, and the environment, reading a pesticide label is ...
12th September 2006
Carpenter ants do not eat wood; they chew the wood to create a nest for the colony. The nests, sometimes called galleries, are made when the ant bites off the wood and carries the waste outside the nest. Finding out how to treat carpenter ants can sometim...
07th September 2006
It's hard to get rid of fleas because they multiply fast and can go long periods of time without food. In the right environment, a flea can transform from egg to adult in less than 30 days. To completely get rid of fleas, you have to treat your home insid...
