Author: Peter

What are earwigs? The word ‘earwig’ was derived from the words ‘ēare’ meaning ear and ‘wicga’ meaning insects, and are also known as Pincer Bugs. They belong to Dermaptera species and are scientifically known as Forficula Auricularis. Earwigs are usually harmless for humans and if we are talking about them entering in human ears then…

Carpet beetles, as the name suggests, are beetles whose larvae destroy carpet and other fabric. They can survive anywhere and on any object in your home ranging from carpets and furniture to the places where the walls meet the ceiling. Adult Carpet Beetles feed on plants and fly into your house through open windows and…

Dust mites belong to the arthropod family and they are very small in size, you can’t even see them with naked eyes. They are ¼ or 1/3 mm in size and translucent in color. Dust mites live in a humid environment and you can find them anywhere in your house like under the carpet, over…

Raccoons are intelligent and active animals. They are native to North America and they can be easily spotted due to their distinct appearance. These animals are infamous for making their den inside garbage cans and gardens, and they are accustomed to living near human settlements. They are also known for stealing fruits and vegetables at…

Have you ever noticed brown patches in your yard that have never turned green? This may happen due to the presence of Grubs in your yard and their feeding! Lawn Grub is basically a larva that eventually turns into an adult creature. These Lawn Grubs are also known as White Grubs that are primarily in…

Voles are generally small mouse-like rodent species that belong to the family Cricetidae and the subfamily Arvicolinae. These are mouse-like creatures having small compact bodies, small rounded ears, small eyes, short legs, and short hairy tails. In North America, they are seldom popularly known as meadow mice or field mice. According to Wikipedia, there are…

Possums are marsupial mammals that are native to North America and belong to the order Didelphimorphia and family Didelphidae. There are more than 120 species of Possums. According to Wikipedia, Possums initially originated in South America but later entered North American regions after the ‘Great American Interchange’. These marsupial creatures are also known as Opossums….

Baby bed bugs are small but grow into more apparent adult bed bugs. Adult bed bugs are around 4.5 mm and are very easy to spot, but difficult to spot baby bed bugs. If you detect a noticeable bed bug, it’s likely an adult. Baby bed bugs are far tinier and their color makes them…

Skunks are mammals that belong to the family Mephitidae and their family is generally composed of 11 species. Out of them, 9 Skunk species are found in the Western Hemisphere. Did you know about their ability to spray an oily liquid with a strong and unpleasant smell accurately from their anal glands? Well, now you…

Have you ever gone camping and suddenly realize that your skin is getting all itchy and reddish? If yes then there are some possibilities that the reason behind this itchy-ness is because of chiggers. The scientific name of chiggers is Trombiculidae, and they belong to the Arachnida class, chiggers are also known as berry bugs,…