Chiggers are part of the arachnid family and are also called red bugs. Although the larvae are incredibly small in size, they pack a potent punch with their bites. They are so small that you probably won’t notice them jumping on your skin from that tall blade of grass. As they catch a ride right…
Thrips are small, inch-long insects that feed on plants and thrips can destroy an entire crop in days. A serious infestation often means a yield loss of around 50%. Luckily, there are a number of ways to battle these pesky pests. You can eliminate thrips as well as health hazards to humans by using natural…
Dust mites are microscopic insects, not visible to the human eye, that feed on the shedding of human and animal skin. They breed prolifically, and millions of them live and eat literally within your home’s fabrics, such as your bed, carpets, soft furnishings, clothing, and everywhere dust appears to collect. A dust mite can manufacture…
Millipedes (Cylindrical-shaped) and Centipedes (Inch-long, thin) are creepy crawlers the average person would probably like to be rid of. Since they are decomposers, they are considered helpful insects because they break down dead plants and animals and serve as food for reptiles and amphibians. The vast majority of millipedes and centipedes are harmless (although some…
Earwigs pest is one of the most common species of earwigs found in human ears. The female earwigs lay their eggs on the ground, and when hatched, the nymphs feed on plants. Earwigs are herbivores (plant-eating animals) and have flattened bodies with long antennae. Since earwigs feed on plants and crops, it is best to…
You can determine the presence of Rabbits in your lawn by looking out for marks on trees as rabbits like to gnaw on barks of trees and shrubs. If you notice any marks on the bark of the tree below two feet, there are high chances that rabbits are present in your garden or lawn….
Roaches are the most primitive winged-insects. They have a flattened, oval body with long antennae and black or brown exoskeleton. They are not known to bite humans but can create several health issues due to the bacteria they carry. How to get Roaches out of Electronics and Home Appliances? It is important to get rid…
Chipmunks are rodents mostly found in North America, except Siberian chipmunk, which is found in Asia. Chipmunks feed on grains and vegetables and also eat nuts, seeds, bird eggs, etc., They make permanent homes in the form of burrows in the ground and move around your garden by digging it and eating away all your…
Some household products are known to release a certain odor or scent that annoys bed bugs and forces them to leave the region immediately. The odor can effectively repel adult bed bugs but the bed bug eggs may persist. What smell does bed bugs hate? There are certain smells that bed bugs hate and cant…
Pests can cause severe damage to your furniture and infrastructure along with spreading various diseases. Therefore, it is important to get rid of them as soon as you get to know about their infestation in or near your place. Pest Control is the best way to get rid of pests, especially in case of severe…