Right from the adjacent yard to the bedroom, household pests seem to be omnipresent. Because most of them can be harmful, householders usually prefer a pesticide to get rid of them quickly and effectively. However, these pesticides are also harmful to us, at the same time perhaps because of the unsafe chemicals contained in them,…
Having pests is similar to having unwanted guests unwillingly at home. Pests are usually insects seen in unauthorized places, an area where they are not supposed to go for retaining safety. For example, a fly on fruits can leave behind pathogens (that fly carries) to risk your health, while the rat in your home can…
There are a lot of different home remedies for pest control. Calling a professional pest control service can be extremely expensive. If you are on a tight budget and want to rid your home of pests once and for all, there are affordable options available. The first step in pest control is figuring out what…
There is nothing worse than discovering that you have rats or mice lurking around in your home. Many times after calling in the professionals and having successfully gotten rid of the problem, you may fear that these awful creatures have once again returned. Sometimes it is really hard to tell. Are the mice and rats…
Mosquito Larvae 101: Habits, Diet, and Control Strategies All mosquitoes go through metamorphosis and they undergo four distinct stages in their lives, namely egg, larva, pupa, and finally, adult. The lifecycle of a mosquito takes around one month. What does mosquito larvae eat? Mosquito larvae feed on anything that they find available in the water,…
Fleas’ Survival Guide: Blood Dependency and Life Span An average flea can live for only four days to a week without blood. This is the reason why adult fleas may remain inside their cocoon until the outside conditions signal that a host is present. Fleas require constant feeding to survive and this is why they…
Peanut butter is one of those favorite staples in most homes all over the world. But, aside from humans, there is another species that loves this tasty spread, none other than the mice. Mice go crazy about peanut butter and they often go out of their way just to search for this food paste. But,…
There is nothing more fulfilling and satisfying than getting rid of your home’s mice infestation safely and humanely. But, how will you know that all the mice are gone and there won’t be any others that might scamper through the attic and wall cavities? Here are some of the things you should watch out for…