Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to detect in your home. It can also take a long time to detect a problem when one occurs which is why bed bug infestations are such a problem. When most bed bug problems are discovered it is two to three months after the infestation has started as they hide in tiny and narrow places like the inside seams on mattresses and behind your beds headboard, they can also live in other wooden furniture in your bedroom...more
Summer is the time of year when most of us start to notice all of the bugs that are in or around our homes. This is when you start to think about hiring a pest control company to help you with this problem. Most of us know that you can go to your local hardware store and purchase bug killer. What many us have yet to figure out is that this does not solve the problem. It just gets rid of the bugs for a short time and then their back. If you live...more
With our ever-increasing love of the great outdoors, many of us are turning our beloved gardens in a miniature wildlife landscape so that we can sit out there and enjoy nature all around us. Modern decks provide enough space for the family to eat outside and even hot tubs make this a wonderful area to relax in once the cares of the day have passed us by. However, what most people do not realize is that garden bugs which normally chomp down on greenery also bite human beings too!Everyone must have heard of thrips which normally feast on anything green. Some species also chow down on fungal spores, but the odd thing about these creatures is that if the garden is overrun with them, they move indoors and feast on us too!Experts do not know why these little creatures bite us, but once they land on exposed skin, bite they do. The resulting pain and itching is enough to put anyone off whatever they are doing and some restaurants which serve up food in the garden area have to get their places treated regularly.The other annoying fact about these bugs is that screens and mosquito netting does not stop them either. Once they have overfilled the greenery outside, they find their way into...more
Just when you think you have a bug problem under control, the weather begins to change and a new season brings a whole new issues. Worst of all, every year you are going to face the same problems unless you begin to understand what to anticipate and figure out how to adjust your bug battling to the changing weather. Just as you feel different when...more
It is a very odd fact most people do not know, that insects outnumber humans on this earth that we live on! Indeed, insects make up ninety-five per cent of all species on earth and when put that way, it sort of makes people cringe a little to think that there are so many of them. Not all of them are that friendly either, and this is where...more
A modern trend is to turn an outdoor space into a room that is similar to what you might find inside of your home. Patio and outdoor furniture has become cushioned and more comfortable, outdoor heating is everywhere, and dining is classier and more accessible outdoors now, more than ever. While this is great for families who want to expand their space, but lack the budget for a home addition or a new home altogether, you may find yourself battling bugs while trying to enjoy your outdoor space. There are quite a few ways to keep bugs to a minimum while spending time outdoors, and some of these methods are barely noticeable.First, try a traditional and pleasantly-scented method. Burning citronella candles and oil is often enough to keep the area free and clear. Surround the perimeter of the space with candles and oil lamps and periodically check them to be sure the flame is still burning. If you choose citronella torches with open flames, be sure to place them far from furniture and structures that could catch on fire.If citronella is not enough, you may be able to treat the area with bug sprays before opening them for the season. There are products that attach to the garden hose...more
It is a very odd state of affairs, but if all the bugs were counted up, we would find that we are outnumbered by about one million to one. We, as human beings, have come and gone through thick and thin it would seem, but these bugs and crawly things...more
Whenever summer comes around, we start the age-old war against the bugs and biting insects that plague us. Indeed, what most people do not realize is that they can actually take some small measures to prevent at least some of the harassment. For...more
Some people hate bugs. It does not matter if they crawl, fly, bite, sting, or stink, they are disliked and there is nothing they can do to change it. Unfortunately, people often forget how beneficial insects can be. People do all they can to...more
It is true in many instances that most of us run screaming when we see anything creeping or crawling towards us, even if it is minute in size! Even grown men go all pale and wobbly when they see a spider in the bath and we all run crazy when we see...more
A modern trend is to turn an outdoor space into a room that is similar to what you might find inside of your home. Patio and outdoor furniture has become cushioned and more comfortable, outdoor heating is everywhere, and dining is...more
If you have ever seen a tiny creature go scampering across your floor or panicked as an eight-legged ballerina descends from above, you are not alone. Even the bravest of adults cringe at the thought of bugs. Arachnophobia is a popular...more