It is currently estimated that one in four U.S. households is occupied by bed bugs, an alarming statistic considering that only a decade or so ago the Bed Bug, Cimex lectularius, was barely on the … [Read more...]
Common Household Pests: Fleas
Not only are fleas a terrible nuisance to our pets, but they can also carry dangerous diseases. Here are a few "fun facts" about these tiny, unique insects, followed by tips on how to control … [Read more...]
Common Household Pests: Ants
Pests: Household Ants Few insects aggravate us as much as ants. They are social, and exploit our forgetfulness to put away food leftovers in a timely fashion. New queens and males, both winged, … [Read more...]
Common Household Pests: Mites
Household Pests: Mites Mites are tiny, sometimes microscopic, relatives of ticks. Few are pests. Most are essential inhabitants of the soil, and predators of other mites, insects, and related … [Read more...]
Common Household Pests: Cockroaches
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...]