Squirrels are cute little creatures but can cause havoc on your patio and become a nuisance. They use leaves, twigs, animal fur, and other natural materials to make their nests. But when they can’t find these objects in the wild, they come looking for them on your patio furniture and cushions. They could also come …
Did you know that 15% of the population suffers from arachnophobia? If you have a crippling fear of spiders, killing them is a life mission. And while you may spend hundreds on insecticides to kill spiders, you can also use household products to kill spiders. Bleach is an excellent substitute for insecticides and other insect …
Mosquitoes are not just a nuisance; they are also a health hazard. They are responsible for the spread of various blood borne diseases such as the West Nile Virus, the Zika Virus, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis. For this reason, you should always purpose to kill mosquito larvae before it can escalate into a full-on mosquito …
You could be enjoying a warm afternoon picnic in your yard until you come across a nest of yellowjackets. Although yellowjackets nest in rotting logs and hollow logs, their favorite spot is underground in rodent burrows. Often confused with bees, yellowjackets are not a species of bees. Instead, they are in the wasps and hornet …
Frogs are goofy, mostly harmless, and even scary to some. They are easy to ignore out in the open or the garden. However, most people will draw a line once they start seeing frogs in their toilets. If the frogs don’t scare you, they definitely will shock a guest or send a family member shrieking …
After the long chilly, cold weather, summer and spring come to brighten people’s lives. However, during this period, insects explore the environment and make their nest in our homestead. Wasps are among those insects that nest in homes and are very dangerous if provoked. Wasp stings are painful and cause swelling or severe health issues, …
Finding slugs in your house can be a bit revolting. They look creepy and leave dirty lines of slime wherever they go. Even though typical garden slugs aren’t directly harmful, they are an eyesore and an inconvenience, especially if you have an infestation. What Causes a Slug Infestation Slugs are natural in the garden during …
Many enjoy the sounds of birds around their house, but you have to deal with the nuisance of bird poop and stains on your concrete walkways, patios, and driveways. If left uncleaned for long, they become more challenging to remove. Therefore it’s best to clean the stains before they dry up. The ideal approach is …
Gnats are tiny flying insects that can be a great nuisance in your home. They include fruit flies, fungus gnats, and drain flies. Fruit flies are small, brown, and round; fungus gnats are dark with long legs, and drain flies have wings like moths and love water. These bugs exist in swarms. It is essential …
Bugs are unwanted guests that require you to find different ways to deal with them. Fruit flies are no exception. You need smart and long-term solutions to get rid of them. To distinguish fruit flies from drain flies and fungus gnats, fruit flies are usually light or dark brown and have red eyes. If not …