Do you notice that some people seem to be bitten by mosquitoes more than others? When you are out camping, for example, there is always this one person full of mosquito bites while the rest of the group hasn’t been bitten once. Yes, mosquitoes are attracted to certain people. Why mosquitoes are attracted to certain … Read more
Cockroaches are some of the most common and resilient household pests. They are up there with bed bugs, rats, and termites. This is why many people ask, “does it take long to get rid of cockroaches?” It depends on a variety of factors. It can take a few days or several months. When getting rid … Read more
A bee sting is not just painful. It can also lead to other symptoms such as swelling. What causes swelling in a bee sting? What can you do about it? And how do you even prevent it from happening? Here is everything you need to know about bee sting swelling. Bee sting swelling — fast … Read more
You have to feel a little bit sorry for spiders… They are some of the most misunderstood creatures in the world. It doesn’t help that we call spiders “creepy crawlies” which just reinforces their reputation as creepy, malign creatures — the stuff of nightmares. A lot of people suffer from arachnophobia and are automatically afraid … Read more
When you are looking for natural solutions for spider infestations, vinegar may come up. But does vinegar actually kill spiders — and do you really need to kill spiders in the first place? But, back to vinegar — how effective is it against spiders? Yes, vinegar does work as a spider killer and repellent, but … Read more
We all know rats are relentless chewers. If you are suffering from a rat infestation, you may even hear these rodents chewing through your wooden walls. But what’s the limitation of these rodents’ chewing power? Can rats chew through concrete and other solid materials, for instance? Rats and their chewing behavior Can rats chew through … Read more
Head lice treatments can have side effects. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to avoid them because you need to use the lice treatments to get rid of head lice. But don’t worry. These side effects are not permanent. Here are some ways to repair your hair and scalp after undergoing lice treatment. How lice treatment can … Read more
Centipedes are predatory carnivores. Even though some of them occasionally eat fruits, vegetables, and young plants, centipedes are not really considered garden pests. They don’t cause enough damage to be labeled as such. However, you still don’t want centipedes to get too comfortable in your garden — although centipede bites are rare they are venomous. … Read more
Millipedes are arthropods characterized by their elongated and cylindrical bodies. They look similar to centipedes, but they have rounder bodies compared to the flatter bodies of centipedes. Millipedes may look goofy and innocent, but in large quantities, they can actually devastate your garden. They can eat fruits, vegetables, and young plants. Here are some ways … Read more
Flea medicine can come in many forms. They can be as simple as flea collars that you simply put on your pet and as complicated as oral medications that you feed to your pet in a timely manner. Unfortunately, many of these treatments have strong active ingredients that can be dangerous to you too when … Read more