Shrews can be somewhat common depending on the area in which you reside in the United States. These small mammals can be sometimes mistaken for field mice, but their impact is often far worse. Their importance to gardens lies in their feeding off of slugs, insects, and snails. While they do serve a purpose in […]
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Do Termites Bite Humans?
Termites are quite common pests and if you have seen a winged termite in your basement or near your windowsill, then you know you already have a problem. They gather in large groups and feast off of the wood contained in your home. Like many insect infestations, even if you see one of these tiny […]
How to Get Rid of Rabbits in the Yard & Garden
As cute as rabbits may be, the damage they can do to your flowers and vegetables is anything but adorable. If you’re tired of having your landscape dug up and chewed up, there are ways to get rid of the rabbits in your yard that won’t harm your plants or the wildlife. Reduce the Rabbit […]
Termite Resistant Wood 101
Especially in warmer climates, termites are a constant threat even to the most skillfully crafted wood structures. Termite damage isn’t inevitable, though. Choosing termite resistant wood goes a long way toward preventing these bugs from making a meal of your property. Natural Termite Resistance Termites live on the cellulose found in wood or certain other […]
Found One Bed Bug – What Should You Do?
Finding even a single bed bug is sufficient cause for alarm. It is possible for a lone bug to hitchhike its way into your home or hide itself on your person. Unfortunately, the presence of one suggests there are more. As a single fertile female may lay four to five eggs every day for up […]