From their home in the thatch of your lawn, sod webworms can quickly cause a fair amount of unsightly damage. The brown patches they create are the result of larvae feeding on the lower part of the grass. While there are several species of insects known as sod webworms or lawn moths, they all respond […]
How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs
An abundant crop of squash, zucchini, and cucumbers is a delicious reward for your hard gardening work, but if squash bugs find their way into your garden, your plants could wither away before they ever bear fruit. Squash bugs are highly destructive and hard to get rid of as adults. But with the right approach, […]
How to Get Rid of Fleas in the House
In the world of pest control, perhaps the most common issue comes in the form of the tiny flea. There is a huge market for various collars, shampoos, and other weapons to combat this enemy. But why is there so much focus on fleas, why do they tend to reappear soon after an extermination, and […]
How to Get Rid of Springtails: Springtail Infestation Extermination
Springtails are very small insects that can cause quite a surprise when you first see them. These insects get their name because they have a body part that acts as a spring causing them to suddenly jump more than 10 cm! Naturally, this ability can make them somewhat hard to catch or even to realize […]
How to Get Rid of Indian Meal Moths
Indian meal moths start out as eggs, and then the larvae hatch and begin feeding on whatever food is available. All too often the best food source is the dried goods in your pantry. Indian meal moths will eat things that you would not expect them to such as chocolate and coffee which is much […]