Mike The thought of a snake in my vicinity makes my skin crawl, and I suspect most of us feel the same. While most of these scaly, legless creatures are harmless and even help control pests, that doesn’t mean you want to share your yard with them. For one, with snakes in your yard, mice and … Read more
The joys of indoor gardening are, however, accompanied by some challenges, like pests invading your beloved houseplants. These tiny invaders can wreak havoc on the health and beauty of your indoor garden, leading to frustration on your part. The unfortunate news is that bugs are often part of house planting. The good news is that … Read more
Yellow jackets are genuinely menacing. They are aggressive, especially when threatened, trigger severe allergic reactions, contaminate food, disrupt outdoor events, and are generally a nuisance. These stinging insects can make a home where you don’t want them to, including your picnic area and backyard. Yellow jackets can quickly turn your outdoor festivities during the warm, … Read more
One or two houseflies flying about your home may not seem like a huge deal, but the buzzing and their erratic flight patterns could drive you up the wall. Yes, these intrusive insects do not bite, but there are plenty of reasons to want them out of your living spaces. House flies carry and transmit … Read more
Are you seeing an influx of Asian beetles in your home? Typically, these vibrant-colored insects are valuable for their role in controlling garden pests like aphids. That is true until they swarm your home, leaving you frustrated. Although Asian beetles are harmless to humans, these small, colorful insects can invade your home in large numbers … Read more
Most spiders are harmless, but do you want them inside your house? I presume not. These eight-legged critters with an eerie appearance can easily give you the heebie-jeebies. From the stealthy crawlers to the ones that seem to have taken up residence in your house, the presence of spiders can turn your cozy space into … Read more
Voles! Those mice-looking tiny rodents with shorter tails can turn your beautiful garden into an unpleasant mess of chewed roots and disrupted greenery. Their underground tunnels and voracious appetite for plants, roots, and bulbs make them unwelcomed guests in your home. Therefore, the only step you should take when you find them in your yard … Read more
Stink bugs: nature’s little aromatic intruders. Although harmless to humans, you don’t want these tiny pests in your home. Why, you ask? First, they can quickly turn your cozy home or flourishing garden into a pungent-smelling place. Secondly, they can puncture the tissues of your plants, especially tomatoes, peppers, apples, berries, beans, and squash and … Read more
Are unsightly holes undermining all the hard work you have put into developing an aesthetically appealing, practical yard? You are not alone. Discovering holes in your garden is frustrating but a common problem. Before tackling the issue, what animal is responsible for these mysterious holes? Many animals could turn your yard into their excavation site. … Read more
Fleas may be super tiny creatures, but your fight against these relentless adversaries is not one for the faint-hearted. Their relentless persistence, elusive nature, ability to multiply quickly, and ability to withstand some eradication make them formidable foes. Sharing your home with fleas isn’t ideal, so you must deal with them as soon as they … Read more