Common Household Cockroaches Cockroaches have existed in their current form since approximately the Carboniferous Period in the Paleozoic Era, roughly 320 million years ago. So, they have had … [Read more...]
Common Household Pests: House Crickets
Common House Crickets and How to Deal with Them The "cricket on the hearth" could be a native field cricket, or one of two exotic species, as most common crickets or house crickets fall within … [Read more...]
Lyme Disease: What it is and How to Avoid it
Lyme Disease and what you need to know: As tick season is fast approaching with warmer weather here is what you need to know about Lyme disease. What is Lyme Disease? Named for Old Lyme, … [Read more...]
Common Household Pests: Indoor Spiders
Common Indoor Spiders and How to Deal with Them Spiders are predators rather than pests. Here are some common indoor spiders and how to deal with them. Nearly all spiders are venomous, but only widow … [Read more...]
Zika Virus: The latest News
Zika Virus News The Zika virus has been eclipsed in the news by many other domestic and foreign policy issues this winter. Though as enter the warmer summer months, the concern for more … [Read more...]
Chiggers: Myth and Reality
Few pests are as infuriating as the chigger, which can cause unbearable itching after an otherwise enjoyable time in the outdoors. Here are the facts about these pesky creatures, and how to get … [Read more...]