Contents1 What Is a Cave Cricket?2 A Cave Cricket by Any Other Name…3 Where Cave Crickets Live and What They Eat4 How to Get Rid of Cave Crickets the Right Way5 Preventing Re-Infestations6 A Final Word of Caution What Is a Cave Cricket?Although you don’t need to live in a cave to encounter one of […]
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What are earwigs? There are millions of insects in the world, and collectively they outnumber humans. This sobering fact makes almost any bug a formidable foe when it ventures into your home. From cockroaches to ants, there’s always a bug that’s curious about the interior. You might be concerned about earwigs and their potential for harm […]
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What Are Stink Bugs? Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs are aptly named for the offensive aroma they emit when they are threatened or squashed. Stink Bugs are believed to have been introduced into the United States from Asia in the 1990s. They are particularly prevalent in the Mid-Atlantic States and New England and have been reported to […]
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What Is A Springtail? The springtail is a tiny insect that will typically jump high in the air when disturbed. They’re a very common insect and are typically overlooked when found outdoors. Measuring between 1/16th and 1/18th of an inch in length, they have moderate antennae and an elongated shape. They’re typically brown, grey, or black. […]
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What Are Clover Mites? Clover mites are small not insects even though they are very close relatives to spiders and ticks. While they are a nuisance, they are not able to bite and therefore not dangerous to humans or pets. Appearance An adult clover mite is about the size of a pin head, oval in shape, bright reddish […]
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When you have a mouse or mice in your home, it can cause problems. Mice will go into your cabinets and relieve themselves in your pots and pans and in your dishes. They will get into your food and help themselves. Some mice will even chew on wires in the walls causing serious problems with […]
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Of all the bugs that can infest your home, German cockroaches are among the hardest to eliminate. Thee little pests have a way of hiding within walls and hunkering down during treatments, so you can wind up sharing a domain with them indefinitely. It’s often said that the roach can survive nuclear fallout. While this […]
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Carpenter ants are given their name due to their salacious appetite for wood. They are often found in areas where trees and decayed lumber are readily available. However, this ant can also find its way into the average household too. Unlike termites, they do not eat wood, but they use the chewed out, dead timber […]
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As a homeowner, you love to share your house with family, pets, and guests on occasion. The last thing you want is an infestation of creepy crawlies lurking inside too. One of the more common insect problems in a home is the carpet beetle. Although not as insidious as cockroaches, ants, or bed bugs, these […]
Continue readingContents1 The Dilemma2 What is Diatomaceous Earth?3 Non-Toxic and Highly Effective4 Is DE Really Safe?5 How Do You Use DE?5.0.1 Household Use5.0.2 In the Garden5.0.3 On Your Pets6 Other Uses7 What to Buy8 A Natural Solution The Dilemma They’ve been invading us since we stood up on two feet and walked out of the primordial muck. […]
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