Fruit Fly Traps That Work- Homemade Traps, Recipes & Product Reviews

The warm days of summer, when fruits and vegetables are fresh and readily available are a true pleasure– the nasty little fruit flies that swarm in with the heat and seasonal produce are anything but. Fruit flies are the kind of pest you ignore for a couple days, swatting at them when they appear in…

Does killing a cockroach attract more? Not often, but it can

Ever heard that killing a roach will attract more roaches? Normally, it’s the opposite. Both ruptured and unruptured dead cockroaches emit a scent (oleic acid) that repels other cockroaches. Researchers have observed similar behavior is observed in many types of insects. It seems the scent of their dead brethren serves as a warning for some…

What Does A Flea Look Like?

Fleas are found throughout the world. Like any other living organism, from as big as tigers to as small as ants, fleas also experience genetic modifications due to the climate and areas they live in. This means that they all do not look exactly similar, but come in various varieties. In fact, there are over…

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SAFE Bee Hive Removal from Attics, Walls, Yards & Garages

Bees can be dangerous if you have them building a bee hive around your home. They are great little insects, but not right outside your home. They can choose a number of place to start their hive on and it usually consists of areas where there is little movement. They may choose a high area…

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Carpet Beetles (Identification, Prevention & 10 Control Tips)

As there are a number of different species of carpet beetles, they all have some things in common. They are all small in size and are oval shaped. They range in colors, but the main ones that will be mentioned in this post are black beetles and varied beetles. They both feed on materials of…

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How to get rid of ground bees (and prevent their return)

Some ground-dwelling bees can sting you, so most people want to learn how to get rid of ground bees as soon as they see a few ground bees in their yard or around their property. In this article, we’ll show you how to identify what type of ground bees you’re dealing with, how to prevent…

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Flying Termites (Why Winged Termites Can Be Serious Trouble for Homes)

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Unlike flying ants, flying termites typically spell serious trouble for homeowners because their presence suggests an established termite infestation or an impending termite infestation. Essentially, visually confirming numerous flying termites inside your home suggests termite activity, meaning termite treatment is vital. The good news is that most termites damage your home slowly (unless you have…

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Drywood Termites (Identification, Damage & Treatments)

There are several types of termites throughout the United States, however, there are specific types that are found in various regions of the country to help identify drywood termites. They are found in warm weather—mostly in the southern and southwestern United States. As their name suggests, drywood termites feed on dry wood, as well as…

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Baby cockroaches in your home? Learn what they mean.

Finding a single baby cockroach can be scarier than finding several adult roaches scurrying across your floor because many folks aren’t familiar with the site of baby roaches. If you’re ever unlucky enough to see a white cockroach nymph (often confused with albino cockroaches), then you can assume that this one immature roach baby likely…

Palmetto Bugs vs Cockroaches? (They’re basically the same)

Trying to figure out the differences between cockroaches versus Palmetto Bugs? Palmetto bugs and the common American Cockroach are essentially the same insects, just different naming conventions. What are Palmetto Bugs? Well, in short, the Palmetto bug is a fancy nickname for the common American cockroach. The nomenclature appears to be regionally focused on Florida…

White Cockroaches or Albino Roaches? – The Difference is Crucial.

Picture this: You suspect nothing, go to the kitchen, flick the light on, get the coffee maker ready and out from under it scuttles one of nature’s many great wonders. A rare and beautiful sight. There, in all its glory, is the super elusive albino cockroach, making a break for the sink. If you’re quick…

How to Get Rid of Sow Bugs: Control House, Basement & Garden Infestations

Sow bugs are small in size and are often mistaken for pill bugs, also known as ‘rollie pollies’. The difference between the two is sow bugs don’t roll up in a ball like pill bugs. You will find sows in areas where there is plenty of moisture commonly found in gardens and flower beds. There…

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How to Get Rid of Aphids from Houseplants, Trees & Gardens

Aphids feed off the leaves of your plants and can kill them. They are hard to identify by the naked eye as they are practically microscopic in size. They vary in color from white to black to green to yellow while some are even pink in color. They have a waxy coating with pear shaped…

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Leaf Cutter Ants – Facts About Them and Control Tips

There are surprisingly over a 1,000 known species of ants currently residing within the United States. The term “leaf cutter ants” accounts for about 39 of these ant species, of whom have become troublesome pests in landscapes of homeowners and commercial businesses alike. So let’s first take a closer look at these well-equipped tiny soldiers…

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How to get rid of earwigs in your home & yard (Control tips)

To get rid of earwigs, you need to understand these insects. If you have never heard of an earwig before you may think they are little wigs that go over the ears to keep the ears warm, but that is so far from the truth. Earwigs are actually little insects you can find throughout North…

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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Naturally (12 BEST Nontoxic Tips)

Pesky creepy crawlers that invade the most personal places of your home are more than troublesome. Bed bugs are also bad for your health. The bite from a bed bug is small but can itch pretty badly and cause a rash for those sensitive to them. Learning how to spot and how to get rid…

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How to Get Rid of Hornets from a House, the Ground, or a Tree

By way of introduction, here is a hornet-related anecdote: There was once a female septuagenarian who lived in a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. This woman owned a colonial-style home with a large, covered front porch. On this porch was a very active hornet’s nest perched on one of the inside eaves. One summer’s day, a…

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Ear Mites in Cats (Learn THESE Remedies for Your Cat’s Sake)

Ear mites are most commonly found in outside cats and kittens, but indoor pets can also become victims of this extremely tiny, crab-like parasite. They are very difficult to see, but if you look extremely close you may be able to see little white dots.  Ear mites are hard to see with the naked eye,…

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How Do You Get Bed Bugs? This is Surprising!

Most people that find out they have a bed bug infestation, wonder how they got bed bugs in the first place. You can get bed bugs from a few rather unexpected ways, including your pets and second-hand suitcases or furniture. Bed bugs are parasites that live in dark crevices and feed off of animal and…

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Ear Mites in Dogs – Symptoms & Treatments

There are a number of pests that can live in your home, and these pests can not only be a bother to you, but also to your family dog. One such pest is the ear mite. Found ear mites in your pets? Get rid of them with pest control help. Most Common Type of Ear…

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How Much is Termite Treatment

Termites are among some of the most devastating pests that homeowners possibly have to cope with. When asking the question of how much is termite treatment, you will need to not only consider the cost of the actual treatment, but the cost of the steps you must take to repair any damage caused. For this…

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How Do Bed Bugs Spread? How Easily Do They Multiply & Move?

It’s good to know how bed bugs spread because many people accidentally bring them into their homes when buying second-hand furniture, luggage, bedding, or clothing. Don’t worry, though, we will show you how bed bugs spread into homes and what you can do to prevent an accidental bed bug migration. Where can bedbugs be found?…

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Identify and Treat a Flea Infestation – Tips & Tricks To Get Rid Of Fleas

If you have noticed your pet scratching a lot, they may have fleas. If they do, you need to understand that just killing the fleas on your pet will not solve the problem. You need to kill the fleas that live in your carpets and furniture as well. Treating your pet alone will not keep…

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How To Get Rid Of Gnats (TOP Prevention & Removal Methods)

Getting gnats out of your home can nearly drive you crazy.

Anyone who has ever dealt with a gnat problem knows how annoying it can be to get rid of gnats. Gnats are tiny and because of their tiny size, they can seem impossible to get rid of. Don’t worry, though, you can get rid of gnats by implementing a few relatively simple strategies. What are Gnats…

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Carpenter ants (Complete prevention & removal guide)

Carpenter ants look like most ants; some have wings similar to termite wings and they can typically be found chewing through wood. They don’t actually eat wood though—they nest in it. If your home has become a nesting spot for these aggressive creatures, then you have your work cut out for you. Getting get rid of carpenter ants…

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Top 5 Best Flea Fogger Reviews For Quick Results In 2022

Ridding your home of fleas can be a challenging ordeal that is time-consuming and requires a great deal of patience. Adult fleas are tiny, wingless insects measuring a scant 2.5 millimeters long with an ability to jump extraordinarily long distances making flea control difficult and a slight flea problem can very quickly become a full-blown…

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How to get rid of sewer roaches from home

We all hate creepy crawly bugs. One of the worst ones out there to deal with are cockroaches. People often refer to cockroaches as sewer roaches or water bugs. There are 4,500 species of these insects on Mother Earth. For some of you, that’s more than what you were properly expecting to hear about, but…

How to Get Rid of Wolf Spiders From Your Home & Yard (BEST DIY Tips)

The wolf spiders are quite large, measuring about .04 to 1.18 inches in body size and are brown. They are a ground dwellers and prefer to hunt rather than spin a web, hiding in dark corners or shadows to ambush their prey. It is not a fatal bite should you come in close enough contact…

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How to Treat Bed Bug Bites on Babies, Adults, Pets & More!

Even the cleanest environment; your home, a hotel even a close relative you’re visiting can end up with an infestation of bedbugs. They travel around on people’s luggage, clothing or other surfaces and can move into just about any home. This means you can be at risk of receiving bedbug bites just about anywhere. The…

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