We all know that termites can be dangerous to humans. Termites bite and these bites can become infected, and then there is the psychological damage of dealing with termite infestations. In extreme cases, they can cause structural collapse in buildings. But it is not only humans who can suffer from a termite infestation. What about … Read more
You really don’t want wasps around your house. Wasps build nests and can sting you — and nobody likes wasp stings. Wasp stings are not only painful but can, in some cases, cause a severe allergic reaction. But even if you try to prevent them, wasps are always buzzing around your property. Why are there … Read more
The first reaction of many people when they see a spider at home is to kill it immediately. After all, some spiders can be dangerous… But one question often arises, does killing a spider attract more spiders? This is a legitimate question because killing the spider can be counterproductive. Here’s the quick answer — no. … Read more
Rats are disgusting creatures. You really don’t want these rodents in or around your home. But some people simply don’t want to deal with rats — even if they are thriving inside their homes. They hope that the rats will just leave on their own… But can you really get rid of a rat infestation … Read more
Do you notice that mosquitoes seem to be attracted to certain people? Well, there are factors that can make you more attractive to mosquitoes, such as your choice of clothing and hygiene products. However, this also means that you can change or limit these factors to make you less attractive to mosquitoes too. Here are … Read more
Whiteflies are some of the most invasive pests you can have in your garden. They feed on plant sap, depriving your plants of the nutrients they need to survive and thrive. Unfortunately, whiteflies are slowly becoming more resistant to many insecticides, and this is partly the reason why some people choose natural remedies like vinegar. … Read more
If you have a healthy garden, it will naturally have a diverse set of inhabitants and visitors. Unfortunately, some of these can be potentially dangerous or nuisance pests — like centipedes. If you have centipedes in your garden you are at risk of getting bitten — especially If you are very hands-on in your garden. … Read more
You caught a cockroach at home and now you have a lot of questions. How do you get rid of the cockroach? Do you actually have a cockroach infestation? And what can you do about it? Here are the answers to the most common questions when one catches a cockroach at home. 1. Identify the … Read more
Suffering from a bed bug infestation is not a pleasant experience, more so in a property that you are just renting. How do you navigate through this problem? Are you even responsible for it or your landlord? Here’s a quick overview of what needs to be done when you are suffering from bed bugs in … Read more
Knowing how ants communicate can be important in how you can control your ant problem. This is because ruining their communication channels can disrupt their way of life, potentially weakening their colony and making them more vulnerable to ant control. Here are the different ways how ants communicate and how you can take advantage of … Read more