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Arachnophobia: Fear of Spiders, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

June 12, 2018July 17, 2017 by Irina

A boy is scared as a spider on his head.

Are you deadly afraid of spiders? Do you fall into a state of panic every time you see one of these creepy crawly creatures? You’re not alone.

Just about everyone has a fear of spiders (whether they want to admit it or not). But when that fear becomes debilitating, it becomes a phobia.

What is Arachnophobia and How Common is It?

Arachnophobia is a phobia of spiders and other members of the arachnids family, including scorpions.

We’re not talking about a rational fear of large or aggressive poisonous spiders. People with arachnophobia have debilitating fears of any spider – even the average house spider.

8 Natural Spider Repellents to Get Rid of them in your House & Garden

July 17, 2019July 17, 2017 by Irina

Spiders are harmless little creatures, and while no one wants house spiders, they’re very beneficial, especially if you have a garden or any plants that you want to grow. Spiders eat many of the pests that come to eat your plants and crops, so keep this in mind before pushing them away with a natural spider repellent.

Let’s dive right in with a few of the top repellents to keep these eight-legged insects away.

7 Fun Facts About the Goliath Bird Eating Spider

June 12, 2018July 17, 2017 by Irina

Goliath bird eating spider isolated on white background.

A fear of spiders is very real, and then these fears become reality when you cross the Goliath bird-eating spider. The mere sight of these spiders makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck, and at about the size of a puppy, these spiders are something out of science fiction.

But they’re real.

Solitary in nature, these spiders will come out during your nighttime stroll, and they like to spend their time in the beautiful rainforests of the world.

1. Basic Goliath Bird-Eater Facts

Spider Bites Vs. Bed Bug Bites: What’s the Difference?

June 12, 2018July 14, 2017 by Irina

You wake up with weird bites on your legs. You know it’s wasn’t fleas or mosquitoes that bit you. What was it, then? Could it be a spider bite? Or maybe you have bed bugs.

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It’s not always easy to tell the difference between a spider bite and a bug bite. Both are similar in appearance, and they aren’t quite as itchy as a flea or mosquito bite.

We’re going to take a closer look at these bites, so you can tell the difference between the two.

Spider Bites vs Bug Bites: What’s the Difference?

Redback Spiders: Venomous, Master Web Makers with a Deadly Mating Ritual

June 12, 2018July 14, 2017 by Irina

Australia is dangerous. The continent is filled with insects and animals that can kill you. The redback spider practically screams “deadly” and looks suspiciously like black widow spiders.

And this spider is known for having highly-effective venom.

Let’s learn a few neat facts about these spiders first.

Redback Spider Facts

Redback spiders are feared, and their high venom toxicity is to blame. You’ll be able to identify these spiders by proper spider identification – from afar.

Spider Bites vs Bed Bug Bites: What’s the Difference?

June 12, 2018July 13, 2017 by Irina

You wake up with weird bites on your legs. You know it’s wasn’t fleas or mosquitoes that bit you. What was it, then? Could it be a spider bite? Or maybe you have bed bugs.

It’s not always easy to tell the difference between a spider bite and a bug bite. Both are similar in appearance, and they aren’t quite as itchy as a flea or mosquito bite.

We’re going to take a closer look at these bites, so you can tell the difference between the two.

5 Popular Types of Gnats (Plus 27 Quick Facts)

May 8, 2019July 11, 2017 by Irina

27 Quick Facts about Gnats

The gnats can lay up to 300 eggs in a single day.
They attack in large swarms.
Their lifespan is very short, usually lasting from only four to five months.
These creatures use dead or decayed insects or small animals as a safe space for laying eggs and providing them with nourishment.
They feed on dried leaves and bad seeds, decaying animals, flies, and insects. They can live on these decaying substances for years.
The male gnats do not bite, but the female gnats bite, and this bite is very painful and can transfer infections to the skin with their sting.
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Female gnats bite to complete their reproduction process, they use the blood as an enzyme that rapids the reproduction process and completes it.
Male gnats do not require blood to live; they can live on the nectars of flowers and plants, and suck fruits.
They are highly attracted to bright and dark colors.
The female gnats travel long distances in search for sucking blood.
They mostly attack homes during the winter month.
The female gnats are attracted towards the black color.
The gnats are attracted towards ripped or rotten fruits and vegetables.
The eggs are hatched and nourished to form an adult in a week.
Fungus gnats take more time to reach the adult stage.
The Gnats stung people to protect themselves.
These species do not change their habitat for years.
They are mainly found near the trees, and plants as it is the food source for them.
Female of fungus gnats lives only for ten days, and their decayed bodies are used for the nourishment of little ones.
They are trapped by yellow sticky tapes that can attract them easily.
The bites of gnats can transmit viral diseases.
Sand gnats were named due to their sand like color.
Female gnats can lay up to 150 eggs from morning to afternoon.
Gnats have one of the most rapid reproduction capability.
They are also attracted to flowers smell which predicts them good and juicy food for them.
These insects are also found near the garbage and sewage where they easily find rotten and decayed substances for themselves.
Sand gnats take more time in reaching their adult stage than the other gnats.

Lice Treatment for Dogs: Most Effective Treatments (Plus Signs & Symptoms)

August 20, 2019July 11, 2017 by Irina

Dog lice are tiny, wingless six legged insects. They have strong hook-like claws on each leg, to grip the host’s skin or hair. Dog lice grip so strongly that even the hardest scratching by the dog cannot dislodge them. Passing some molting phases, the immature lice turn adult. An adult dog lice have pale to …

Crazy Ants: Identification, Control and 10 Fun Facts

February 23, 2019July 10, 2017 by Irina

What are crazy ants? 1. Appearance and size The crazy ants are known for their distraught and distressed movement. These tiny insects are 2.2 to 3 mm in size. But their size doesn’t matter when it comes to their crazy behavior. These small creatures are named as crazy ants because they can cause shocks in …

Carpenter Ant Bite: Painful Bites and How to Get Rid of them at Home

June 21, 2019July 5, 2017 by Irina

Carpenter ants belong to kingdom Animalia and phylum arthropods. They are most aggressive wood destroyer insects. They do not use wood as food but create hollow sections in all the woody items and make their appearance fearful and horrific somehow. The Carpenter ants have many species, but the most known are the black carpenter ant which has a black body, this special species has pure black color with its body and head while there are some yellow hairs on its abdominal area.

Do Carpenter Ants Bite People?

Carpenters ant live in colonies, and they do bite people, the carpenter ant uses its wood-cutting strong mandibles to bite people.