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Bug Bites 101: Flea Bite Vs. Mosquito Bite Vs. Spider Bite Vs. Chigger Bite

July 9, 2019August 18, 2016 by Irina

Cartoon funny flea illustration on a white background. Flea sitting on the skin and flea bite illustration.

After a long, fun day at the park, you come home feeling refreshed, a little tired and itchy all over. With each scratch, those bites on your legs and arms swell. What exactly bit you? Was it a flea? A mosquito? Chiggers? A spider? Your first instinct may be to assume that it was flea. …

Get Rid of Palmetto Bugs in Home: 5 Easy Methods (That Work in 2018)

June 6, 2018August 6, 2016 by Irina

Sometimes mistakenly called American cockroach, the palmetto bug (pronounced “palm meadow bug”) can be found skittering around homes in areas where the climate is damp and humid. It’s not uncommon to see palmetto bugs in Florida, where the weather is usually hot and humid all summer. But you’ll also find these creepy-crawly critters in other areas of the southern U.S.

If you’ve spotted a palmetto bug or two crawling the walls in your home, there’s a good chance there’s more hiding somewhere nearby. While it will require some diligence and patience on your part, you can get rid of these pests without calling an exterminator – as long as the infestation hasn’t gotten out of control.

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What’s the Difference Between a Palmetto Bug and American Cockroach?

Giant Water Bug 101: 6 Facts & How to Get Rid of Bugs?

June 6, 2018July 14, 2016 by Irina

Giant water bugs are scientifically known as Belostomatidae. They’re hemipteran insects that many people also call “toe-biters.” These bugs are found across the world, with a concentration in Australia, and North and South America. East Asia also has a large population of the giant water bug.

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There are a lot of different species of this bug, and there are a lot of facts people don’t know about these insects:

34 Intriguing Facts about Snakes: You Ever Wanted to Know

June 6, 2018July 10, 2016 by Irina

Slithering, hissing and sneaking, snakes find their way into homes in the most peculiar ways. Maybe you’ve seen a few in your garden, or maybe you’ve had the displeasure of finding one waiting for you in the home’s bathroom.

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Snakes can sneak up on you and catch you by surprise.

Whether you’re dealing with one or many, it helps to understand your enemy – in this case, snakes – if you want to rid your home of these pests.

1. Are Snakes Reptiles, or Are Snakes Mammals?

Snakes are elongated reptiles that don’t have legs and are carnivorous (meaning they eat meat).

5 Easy Steps to Keep Snakes Away Fast

May 8, 2019July 9, 2016 by Irina

You’re walking through your garden, the tomatoes are growing quickly and as you go to pick one off of the vine, you hear something rustling through the grass. The sun is shining, and the birds are whistling, but as you turn to look at what must be a chipmunk, the noise turns out to be …

How to Get Rid of Mice Naturally: 7 Natural Repellents and 1 Deadly Deterrent

June 21, 2019July 5, 2016 by Irina

Mice have a way of plaguing the homes of every society, and chances are, this will continue for thousands of years. But you can pass on advice on how to get rid of mice naturally to your kids and grandkids in an effort to keep future homes free of mice with a natural mouse repellent.

We assume that you’ve already done the basics to keep mice away:

Remove any and all food from the reach of mice
Remove garbage and any “lures” that attract mice
Filled in any entry holes into the home

Keep in mind that even small holes that are 1/4” – 1/2” are big enough for mice to squeeze through.

If you’ve cleaned up, removed food and fixed all of your holes, you can enhance your efforts by getting rid of mice naturally – no poisons necessary.

How to Get Rid Of Roaches Fast: The Complete Guide

April 28, 2019June 19, 2016 by Irina

They say roaches will be one of the only things left after a nuclear attack. In the meantime, you’d rather keep them out of your house. You may have only seen one roach in your kitchen, but where there’s one, there’s many more – waiting back at the nest or hiding underneath your cabinets. No …

How to Get Rid of Sugar Ants Fast? 4 Ways to Eradicate These Pesky Ants

June 21, 2019June 5, 2016 by Irina

Sugar ants – you know, those pesky tiny ants that take over your kitchen – are a hassle to get rid of properly. And you might not want to spend the extra money to hire an exterminator if you can get rid of sugar ants naturally – or on your own.

I’ve had my fair share of these pests before, and I know how to kill sugar ants quickly and effectively.

A few methods work well to eradicate most infestations, but the question is do you really have a sugar ant infestation?

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Signs of Sugar Ants in Your House

Baiting in ants that may not be in your house doesn’t seem like the smartest choice. You may also have a different type of ant present that will require another method to kill properly. To the untrained eye, sugar ants look just like ants, but one key factor in identifying these ants is their love for sugar.