A subterranean termite infestation can set you back thousands of dollars, so knowing what attracts these termites to your home, and what you can do to lower the odds of an infestation can save you a lot of money. Let’s…
American cockroaches are major pests in US homes, and by understanding their diet, you will be better able to prevent infestations by denying them food sources. Let’s find out what the diet of the American cockroach looks like. What do…
Garden spiders are a common and somewhat unpleasant sight in the summer and autumn. However, do they pose any threat to you or your pets? Are they poisonous? Let’s find out! What is a garden spider? Garden spiders can refer…
Ants are one of the few insects that we view positively. Even when they are in our home, we mostly regard them as a nuisance, and rarely as a pest. However, there are plenty of ant species out there, and…
Norway rats are the most common rat species in home infestation in the US. They are also known as brown rats, which is reflective of their appearance – they have brown fur with a gray/white underbelly. They are also quite…
Ant colonies have an interesting life cycle. Every ant colony starts with a solitary queen. She has just mated, and her male partner died. This will be the only time she will mate in her life, retaining the sperm in…
Drywood and dampwood termite infestations are generally lighter than those caused by subterranean termites. These two species will have to build an entirely new colony whenever they infest a piece of wood, as opposed to the subterranean termites, which already…
How Termites Deal With Their Dead Termite colonies have millions of members, so the questions that rise about how they handle their dead can have some interesting answers. When termites die, their bodies emit special pheromones which let other members…
While you can use DIY methods to keep ants from foraging inside your home, in order to get rid of an ant infestation, you will need the help of a pro. This is especially true when it comes to carpenter…
Prevent Ant Infestations No pest infestation is ever welcome, but when it comes to severity, most ant infestations are very low on the scale. However, there are a few species which are quite common in home infestations that will cause…
Roof rats, also known as black rats, can be identified by their long scaly tails and their large ears. Despite being known as black rats, they can be other colors besides black, and the name roof rat comes from the…
