One day, you notice that ants have suddenly invaded your home. You see them everywhere, from your bathroom to your kitchen. And then one day, the invaders suddenly disappear just as quickly. Why do ants suddenly disappear? Ants suddenly disappear because… 1. Resources are not very accessible in your home The main reason why you … Read more
If you are renting in a property infested with termites, it will invariably cause tension between you and your landlord. But living with a termite infestation is really unpleasant as well and can damage the property. You need to go to your landlord and explain the termite problem… But what do you do when your … Read more
There are many pests that can infest your garden — aphids, caterpillars, whiteflies etc. They can eat and kill plants and vegetables. But not all garden pests are only destructive to plants and vegetables. Some of them are dangerous to humans too, such as mosquitoes. Here are some ways to get rid of mosquitoes in … Read more
Head lice infestations can be very frustrating. These parasitic insects are difficult to completely eliminate. And even if you do, they seem to find themselves back in your daughter’s head only after a short time. Here’s a quick guide for you if your daughter keeps getting head lice. Why your daughter keeps getting head lice … Read more
Sometimes, you just want to leave your door open. This is especially true when it’s hot and you want some air and proper ventilation in your home. But here’s the thing — flies and other pests can use the open door to get into your home. Here are some ways to keep flies out while … Read more
If you have arachnophobia, you probably don’t want spiders in your home. Arachnophobia is an intense and irrational fear of spiders. Some spiders are venomous and so perhaps a fear of spiders is not so irrational but to an arachnophobe even seeing a spider’s web can trigger an extreme reaction — terror. So how do … Read more
There are many ways to prevent spiders from thriving on your property. You can remove debris in your garden, lawn, and yard, for instance. But conventional spider prevention tips won’t work if you live in a tight neighborhood like an apartment block. Here are ten ways to prevent spiders in your apartment. 10 Ways to … Read more
As a place full of food, water, and shelter, your garden will be very attractive to many insects. Unfortunately, many of the insects attracted to your garden are destructive — such as aphids, millipedes, and whiteflies. But there is some good news — your garden can also attract insects that are natural enemies and predators … Read more
We all know that alcohol has antimicrobial and disinfectant properties. Because of this, some people try to use alcohol to get rid of home pests — such as termites. But can alcohol kill termites? Yes, alcohol can kill termites. But in general, products found in the home are not 100% effective when it comes to … Read more
Your garden will attract different kinds of animals, from insects such as ants to small animals like squirrels. This is understandable. After all, your garden has food, water, and shelter for these creatures. Unfortunately, some of these creatures can be a nuisance in your garden. Here are the most common garden pests you should look … Read more