8 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Drain Flies Completely

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Close-up of a drain gnat sucking blood on human’s skin.Sewer gnats, sink flies, drain flies – no matter what you call them, these pests are a royal pain. They may not do you any harm, but they sure love to buzz around your face just to drive you mad.

As you may have guessed, these flies feed on sewage and organic matter. Considering their hangouts and diet, it’s a surprise these pests don’t transmit human disease.

Even though these flies are harmless, females can lay between 30 and 100 eggs at once, and it takes just two days for eggs to hatch into drain worms. In just a few days, the population can start to get out of control.

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Best 7 Mosquito Repellents Worth to Buy(6 Homemade Remedies)

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Flat icon design of killing mosquito.Mosquitoes are pests. When you have a mosquito in the house, they’ll buzz around until the opportune moment before deciding to bite and snack on your blood. These pests can carry disease, so there is a fear of contracting a disease from a simple mosquito bite.

You’ll want to know how to get rid of the mosquito quickly, as they can carry many diseases.

Malaria, dengue fever and the Zika virus are diseases (there are many more, too) that mosquitoes transmit.

The best mosquito killer is a repellent.

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2 Simple Ways to Treat Bed Bug Bites: Identification, Pictures, Symptoms

Treat Bed Bug Bites

Bed bug bites are common, with more than 200,000 cases of these nasty bites in the United States every year. The good news is that these bites are short-term, and they often resolve on their own. You can usually self-diagnose a bed bug bite, too. Identify the Bug That Bit You When you have a …

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Do Bed Bugs Bite Dogs ? & Cats? Can Pets Carry Bed Bugs?

Critters Hurt Your Pets?

When your mother said: “sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite,” she was saying a little prayer that you (or she) would never have to deal with these relentless, hard-to-kill pests. Bed bugs feed on your blood, and they’re notoriously difficult to get rid of once you have an infestation. Contrary to what you …

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Bed Bug vs. Flea: The Differences (Plus Bed Bug vs. Carpet Beetle vs. Tick)

Bed Bug vs Flea

Beg Bugs under bed zoomed in.Bed bugs and fleas – two pests no one wants anywhere near their homes. Yet, most of us will find ourselves dealing with one or other (maybe both) at some point in our lives. If you have pets, fleas are inevitable if you don’t take the right steps to prevent them. If you travel often, your risks of bringing home bed bugs skyrockets.

And while bed bugs and fleas are similar in some ways, they are inherently different bugs. Because both of them bite humans, it can be difficult to determine which critter you’re dealing with.

Bed Bug vs. Flea: What’s the Difference?

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10 Popular BedBug Q&As (What Does It Look Like?)

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Illustration of the bed bug anatomy.Bed bugs – a pest no one wants living in their mattress or furniture. When you see a bed bug, you can be certain that there are more hiding away or waiting to hatch that will cause an infestation before you know it.

Knowing the enemy – bed bugs in this case – is the key to remedying the problem.

First, let’s discuss what bed bugs look like before going into some interesting questions people just like you have asked about bed bugs.

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14 Best Home Remedies for Termites That Really Work 2019

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You have termites and you’re searching for a natural method to kill these destructive pests. If you have a massive infestation, it’s often better to forget the natural treatments and call in a professional.

This may seem like a drastic measure, but termites can cause structural damage to your home.

If allowed to feast on the wood in your home, there may be so much damage that the home needed severe repairs or may be inhabitable. But if you’re just starting to notice these pests around your home, there are home remedies for termites that will work well.

But again, if the problem persists, you’ll want to call an exterminator or have the home’s structural integrity examined.

12 Home Remedies to Get Rid of Termites

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7 Super Easy Ways to Get Rid of Asian Beetles

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The Asian beetle is just another term used for ladybugs, those tiny red insects with black spots on their backs. Found all over the world, these bugs are typically a welcomed sight in gardens and farms. But not all species of this beetle are beneficial – some are destructive. And even the harmless kind can gather in hundreds near your home when temperatures cool off, waiting to hibernate in your home.Multicolored Asian lady beetles on white background.

There are few reasons to want to get rid of ladybugs, but if you’re dealing with the destructive kind or just don’t want a swarm of these bugs in your home for the winter, we’re going to show you the best ways to get rid of them.

First, let’s take a look at the destructive species of Asian beetles, so you know whether you’re dealing with the harmless or damaging type.

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What Types of Asian Beetles Are Destructive?

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19 Effective Ways to Get Rid of (& Prevent) Ladybugs Completely

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A lady bug on white background.Ladybugs are often called friends of the garden, but these bugs are not always a welcomed site. Some species of ladybirds are destructive, and even the harmless types can invade your home in large numbers, looking for a place to hibernate for the winter.

We’re going to show you how to get rid of these insects once and for all – from both your home and your garden. But first, you need to know how to detect ladybugs, so you can confirm that you have an infestation of them and not some other type of bug.

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How to Detect Ladybugs in the House and Outdoors

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20 Ladybug Facts They Didn’t Teach You in School

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Flying little cartoon ladybug on the white.The ladybug goes by many names: ladybird, lady cow, lady beetle, mariquitas (ladybugs in Spanish) and lady fly. One of the few insects to be called “cute,” ladybugs can be found in most parts of the world, and they’re symbolic of different things in numerous cultures.

From appearance to habitat, life cycle and potential dangers, we cover everything you need to know about the ladybug in our guide below.

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Are Ladybugs Insects?

Yes. Ladybirds are a part of the Coccinellidae family of small beetles, and there are a variety of species of this tiny beetle.

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