Category Archives: Pest Lockdown

Are Venus Flytraps Easy to Grow and Keep Alive?

Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are one of the easiest carnivorous plants to grow. They only need four basic things to survive: wet roots, high humidity, poor soil, and sunlight. Here is your quick and easy guide on how to care for a Venus flytrap plant indoors. How to Keep Venus Flytraps Alive Indoors Venus flytraps grow […]

How Long Do Spiders Live? How to Manage House Spiders

There are over 40,000 species of spiders worldwide and the U.S. is home to a couple thousand species. Lifespans vary, but on average, most house spiders have a life cycle of about a year or two. In optimal conditions, spiders can live several years. Spiders can also survive for some time without feeding. Most spiders are beneficial and you […]

How do Bedbugs Travel and Spread?

Bedbugs spread primarily through human contact. If you’re finding bedbugs on your mattress or other furniture, chances are they came home on your clothes, purse, or luggage.  What are Bedbugs? Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) are tiny, flat, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals while they sleep. They can measure anywhere between 1 […]

Does Weed (Marijuana) Attract Cockroaches?

For cannabis enthusiasts, there’s nothing worse than discovering unwelcome guests lurking amongst their prized stash. Cockroaches, those notorious scavengers with their uncanny ability to navigate even the darkest corners, can quickly turn a relaxing smoke session into a scene straight out of a horror movie. But, does weed really attract cockroaches? The answer, like most […]