Many home pests bite… Bed bugs, for instance, are not just disgusting creatures invading your home — and your bed. Bedbugs can also bite you and this can cause health concerns. Cockroaches are no different. These resilient little insects can give you a nasty bite as well… But what do we know about cockroach bites? … Read more
If you think about it, you always seem to get bitten by mosquitoes at night. But why is that? Well, mosquitoes are nocturnal — meaning they are more active at night. But it is a little bit more complicated than that… Why do mosquitoes come out at night? Mosquitoes are small and vulnerable creatures. Things … Read more
In a perfect world, hotels are clean and safe spaces for you to stay in when you are away from your home — a home away from home. Sadly, we don’t live in a perfect world and some hotels are less than perfect and may be dirty or — even worse — may harbour insects, … Read more
Even though ants are generally just nuisance pests, they can still be dangerous. Some ant species, like fire ants, have incredibly strong stings. And some are structurally bad for your home, such as carpenter ants. So, you don’t want these pests on your property. Here are effective ways to prevent an ant infestation at home. … Read more
Cabbage worms are some of the most common and destructive garden pests on the planet. They can be very difficult and frustrating to deal with because of how small and intrusive they are. But thankfully you do not have to suffer these garden pests for too long. Here are some ways to get rid of … Read more
Aphids are soft-bodied insects that suck the nutrients out of your plants. And no, they don’t just thrive outside — on the flowers and vegetables in your lovely garden — they can also infest your indoor house plants. If the infestation is really bad, aphids can not only cause browning and wilting, they can suck … Read more
Spiders can be a worry. Most of them have venom — although very few will actually bite you as they are more afraid of you than you are of them. Spider webs are unsightly, but they do catch flies so that can be useful. And then there is arachnophobia — an intense and irrational fear … Read more
Have you ever noticed that there seem to be more spiders in your home and garden during the summer months? Have you ever wondered why that is? If you have, then read on to find out why there are so many spiders in the summer… Where there are so many spiders in summer Spiders are … Read more
People have always been keen to try DIY and natural approaches when it comes to pest control. And termites are no exception… And one of the many natural termite control methods you see online is the use of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). But can baking soda really kill termites? The answer is no and we … Read more
It can be confusing if you wake up with itchy red marks all over your body even if you don’t seem to have insects in your home. And it’s easy to assume that you have bed bugs and you have been bitten by these nasty creepy-crawlies… But what if you have bites, but can see … Read more