If you have ever been to Australia and happened to see a spider you may have been surprised by their impressive difference in size from you are used to seeing. This is especially true for many first time travelers from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. But what makes spiders in Australia so […]
Cockroaches have evolved to withstand a lot of abuse. They have an exoskeleton made to be hard yet flexible, which helps them withstand being crushed. They can also regrow limbs and have an immune system that allows them to break down many toxins. There are 4,000 species of cockroach around the world, and only a […]
Ants can invade any place. You can find them in your kitchen, bedroom, and in your living room. Thankfully if ants have settled in, it is not difficult to remove them. In most cases, they trespass into places where either food, water, or shelter is available. One place you might not expect to find ants […]
Ants can invade any place. You can find them in your kitchen, bedroom, and in your living room. Thankfully if ants have settled in, it is not difficult to remove them. In most cases, they trespass into places where either food, water, or shelter is available. One place you might not expect to find ants […]
While mosquitoes normally lie low during the winter, they just become inactive and look for a place to hibernate during this season. Mosquito species like the genera Anopheles, Culiseta, and Culex like to hibernate when the weather gets cold. A lot of people believe that mosquitoes are summer pests. But contrary to what others believe, […]
Fireflies can be found all over the world. But these lightning bugs thrive in warm and humid areas. You can often see fireflies in forests and open fields where there’s water nearby, like a swamp, pond or river. Seeing fireflies take flight at dusk or dawn is such a magical, enchanting sight. There are over […]
Dust mites are microscopic creatures that thrive in warm, humid areas and feed on shed skin cells and pet dander. While dust mites do not bite, they can cause problems for people with allergies, asthma, eczema, and other related conditions. What are Dust Mites and Where do They Come From? Dust mites are microscopic pests […]
Rats, mice, and squirrels vocalize more than you might think — you just can’t hear most of it. You’re more likely to hear them chewing, scratching or scurrying than your are to hear them squeaking. An Overview of Rodents and their Sounds Unless you’ve seen a rodent or the evidence left behind by chewing and […]
Mice are some of the most common pests and they annoy millions of households around the globe. In addition to getting into and contaminating food, they also damage property and belongings with their constant chewing. And they’re carriers of many diseases that can be transmitted to people and pets. Keeping mice out of your house can […]
Rats are scavengers and opportunistic feeders, so they will eat just about anything they can find out in the wild. Just like humans, rats are omnivores, so they will eat both plants and animals. A rat’s diet will depend on the resources that are available in their specific habitat. For example, a rat in the […]