Pests

Different types of roaches There are different types of species of roaches in the world. Some of the common species include German Cockroaches, American Cockroaches, Brown-Banded Cockroaches, and Oriental Cockroaches. 1. German Cockroaches These cockroaches are one of the most common species and are 13-16 mm long. They are pale brown, with two dark-brown stripes…

Squirrels are adorable little creatures that are found around us, in parks, gardens, woods, and even on trees. Did you know squirrels can leap 10 times their body length and can even turn their ankles 180 degrees to face any direction while climbing? They are amazing creatures having superb vision, and learning by quickly copying…

Sugar ant is a common name given to certain species of ants that love to feed on sweet and sugary food. These ants are generally tiny and harmless. However, they can be a real nuisance especially when they begin to invade houses in search of food. Here we share a few facts about sugar ants…

Scorpions belong to the class Arachnida, the same as spiders, ticks and mites. Scorpions are predators and eat just about any living creature smaller than them. They use the stings on their tails to inject venom into their prey. Scorpions are nocturnal creatures but they can often be spotted in UV light as they give…

Flies are everywhere. Isn’t it? There are numerous types and species of flies, including the Deer Flies. Deer flies, also known as sheep flies in some parts of the United States, belong to the family Tabanidae and are generally large flies with big bright eyes and large clear wings with black bands around them. These…

Clover Mites are tiny red bugs that you may commonly find in your garden. These little bugs are not harmful to animals or humans, but they are a nuisance. They are capable of causing harm to your lawn, as they commonly live within grass beds. They are sap-sucking bugs, which means they drink the juice…

Can you just imagine how it feels when a Roach crawl on you? Especially when you are lost in your dreams at the night time? One of a Florida women shared that a roach was crawling inside her ear at night. So, the question here is why do these Roaches crawl on you at night…

One of the most fascinating bird species that are scattered across the whole world especially in Europe, Asia, Africa, Northern Australia, and the Islands of the tropical Pacific, are the Starlings belonging to the Sturnidae family. A number of European and Asian species have interestingly been introduced to places such as North America, Hawaii, and…

Grackles are also known as Crow-blackbirds and are common summer birds that belong to the Icteridae family. They are generally native to North and South America consisting of 11 species out of which 3 species, namely the Common Grackles, the Great-tailed Grackles, and the Boat-tailed Grackles, are mostly found in the United States. These bird…