Pest

Aphids are tiny, plant murdering bugs that exist worldwide but prefer more temperate climates. There are over 4400 species of Aphididae out there, with approximately 250 of them being harmful to fruit, vegetables, and flowering plants. These little monsters produce a lot and produce fast, so taking extreme measures quickly will prevent them from destroying […]

Grub worms, also known as “grubs,” “lawn grubs,” “white grubs,” and “turf grubs,” are lawn-damaging insects. In small amounts, they aren’t too much of an issue. However, an infestation of them can cause damage to a lawn and needs to be handled. Grub worms are the larval stage of certain beetles. They appear as .25-1inch […]

You have some choices to get rid of a wolf spider, and they are to kill it or repel it. People who see every life as valuable are more likely to repel it with a spider repelling plant, such as lavender or rosemary. Others go the opposite direction and use boric acid to kill them. […]

Waterbugs, commonly referred to as cockroaches, roaches, or palmetto bugs, are a type of black beetle that thrives in dark, damp, and dirty spaces. Once they infest your backyard, they can be exceedingly difficult to remove, often requiring the assistance of a professional exterminator to fully eradicate the issue. However, before spending a lot of […]

Bees are hardworking creatures known most often for producing honey and pollinating flowers. Through evolution, different species and variations developed within the original bee populations. Some behaviors and characteristics such as defense mechanisms and breeding habits have varied among these species.  Female Carpenter Bees can sting when they feel threatened. The difference between males and […]

There is nothing worse than an unexpected encounter with a spider, especially when that particular spider is a brown recluse. If you frequently see brown recluse spiders in your home, you may be wondering how to safely annihilate them. This article will discuss this matter in greater detail so you can stop looking over your […]

There are billions of insects around the world. Some bite, some sting, and some are completely harmless. This diversity in species can make it hard to determine which insect could cause you harm, such as a black widow spider, or pain, like a bee sting. Add onto the fact that many insects resemble others, it […]