Bed bugs have long been associated with dirty motels and dilapidated tenements. This notion can make the discovery of bed bugs in your own home even more horrifying. But the truth is, 1 in 5 Americans has had a bed bug infestation or knows someone who has had one, according to pestworld.org. If you are … Read more
Whether your basement is the main hangout for the family or a bleak unfinished storage room, there’s one thing nobody wants to see down there: spiders. Despite this universal disfavor, most basements are home to not just one but hundreds of spiders. If you’re sick of sharing your basement with spiders, you’ve come to the … Read more
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Few things are more annoying than a persistent mosquito, but it’s easy to forget they are also dangerous. Humans are vulnerable to several potentially fatal mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, Zika, West Nile, Chikungunya, and dengue fever. A severe allergic reaction, “Skeeter Syndrome,” can also be life-threatening. Many people are hesitant to spray DEET-based sprays on … Read more
Mosquitos are annoying, but for your dog, they can be deadly. Heartworm, which used to be a problem only in warm, southern states, has now spread to every state in the country, except for Alaska. Without treatment, which can be very costly and take months to complete, dogs infected by this mosquito-borne illness will die. … Read more
Mosquitoes are probably one of the most annoying guests you’ll ever have at outdoor parties, camping trips, or even in your own home. They suck your blood and leave you with distressingly itchy blisters or, worse, sick. Which begs the question: who invited these suckers anyway? While most people would say it’s your light that’s … Read more
No sentence can make your skin crawl quite as easily as, “You have bed bugs.” Except maybe, “You still have bed bugs.” As a former rental property inspector, I have seen my fair share of bed bug infestations. I’ve also had the opportunity to test out a number of steamers in the fight against these … Read more
Finding a spider inside your home is never a pleasant experience. Finding three or four or ten?! That’s not just unpleasant; that’s a serious problem. When I first moved into my new home—a tri-level with a garden level and a basement—we had a serious spider problem. I’m talking about the spider-in-every-corner type of problem. Because … Read more
Spring is just around the corner, and do you know what that means? Pesky mosquitoes will be back too! Good thing, there are a few ways to remove mosquitos from your backyard. One of which is using a mosquito fogger. A good quality mosquito fogger can keep the bloodsuckers away from you for days at a time, … Read more
We all struggle with them every year – those blasted mosquitoes! The aggravation goes far beyond getting bitten and itching all over. Mosquitoes carry harmful diseases that can cause serious health complications. In your efforts to protect those you love, you’ve likely looked at countless ways to keep mosquitoes at bay and away from your … Read more
Rats are a common pest but, they can be more than a nuisance. Not only can they decrease the value of a home you’re trying to sell or damage a home you’re trying to live in, but their droppings and bites can destroy your kidneys with bacteria or cause “rat-bite fever,” according to the CDC. … Read more
The time of the year is fast approaching when bugs of all kinds will be in full force. Mosquitoes are possibly the most common pests during warmer weather. If you are looking for natural ways to kill mosquitoes, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 18 plants that repel mosquitoes. Plants That Repel Mosquitoes … Read more
Every year, there are thousands of mosquito-borne illnesses reported in the United States. These include the West Nile virus and Zika. Eliminating the risk of getting a mosquito bite will ensure that you and your family stay healthy. Keeping mosquitoes away from your property all together is mainly about breaking the breeding cycle. But sometimes, … Read more
We’ve written in the past about the best mosquito killer for getting rid of adult mosquitoes. But killing adult mosquitoes is only part of the equation. To eliminate your mosquito problem for good, you need to get to the source. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing, stagnant water. Those eggs hatch into larvae, which is … Read more
There’s nothing quite like spending time outside, in your own backyard, enjoying the warmth and good weather of the summer months. It’s the perfect time for hosting gatherings of friends and family. Even just firing up the grill and eating outside with family. But, there’s one summer plague that it may seem difficult to escape. … Read more
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. All opinions are our own we pride ourselves on keeping our articles fair and balanced. For more info see our disclosure statement. Nobody likes ticks. They crawl into your hair, they bite, and they spread disease. Lyme disease – … Read more
Hordes of ants invading your house, climbing over your counters and stealing your food is never enjoyable. And although most ants don’t pose much of a threat to you (outside of ruining your food and the occasional bite), most people still want a natural way to get rid of these pesky creatures. This is where … Read more
Sure, spiders might be natural, and they don’t mean us any harm – but not everyone wants them hanging around where we live! And not everyone wants to use possibly harmful chemicals to get rid of spiders. So how do we get rid of spiders naturally? With Diatomaceous earth! Diatomaceous earth is a relatively safe … Read more
What a lovely word – “diatomaceous”. It’s one of those words that roll off the tongue once you know how to pronounce it. But what the heck is it? Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a naturally-occurring silica compound made from the fossilized, skeletal remains of diatoms – minuscule aquatic organisms. Oh….I can hear you telling me “That … Read more
