Skunks Dig Holes in Search of Grubs and Worms If you live in the south or Midwest, you’re probably very familiar with skunks and the problems they cause. These small, cat-sized mammals are foragers and are often sighted during the same season as raccoons and opossums. The skunk, of course, is known for the terrible […]
Attics Provide Dry, Sheltered Roosting for Bats While mice can chew through almost any material to get where they want to go, bats use their comparatively small size to fit through preexisting cracks and crevices to get inside your home. Once they establish their roost, bat droppings will begin to accumulate more and more with each passing […]
Coyotes are Mainly Content to Keep Their Distance from Humans Coyotes are remarkably intelligent animals with acute senses of survival. Their keen eyesight, hearing, and smell make them effective predators, and their opportunistic nature often means that they’ll happily consume discarded food in more urban environments. Most coyotes are slightly smaller than the average German […]
Keep Your Home and Lawn Tidy to Reduce Spider Populations Spiders are very adaptable and efficient insects and can be found all over the world. Some species prefer moisture and can be found in damp places like basements, crawlspaces, and bathrooms. Other species prefer dry, warm habitats and can be found in air vents, corners […]
These Fast-breeding Pests Cause Unmanageable Infestations Springtails are tiny insects the commonly live in damp soil and live off fungus and mold. The frequently live in flowerbeds and underneath logs and paving stones. These insects usually measure from 0.25 to 6 millimeters. They get their name from a unique spring-like structure located on the underside […]
Aphids Can Quickly Decimate Healthy Lawns There are thousands of species of aphids across the globe, and when then feed in large numbers, they can be extremely damaging for agribusiness. They often cluster around new plant growth and suck the sap using needle-like appendages. Aphids are tiny insects and rarely grow larger than an eighth of […]
Droppings, Oil Markings Indicate a Rat Problem Rats are some of the most ubiquitous and destructive pests in the United States. Rats carry dangerous pathogens and can contaminate food and damage property with their incessant gnawing. Moreover, these pests are amazingly fast breeders, which means that a small rat problem on your property can very […]
Barns and Attics Are Attractive Hiding Places for Squirrels The presence of squirrel in attics is a fairly common problem for homeowners. Some of the most blatant and obvious signs of squirrels is the frequent banging and scratching that often carry down through the floorboards to the rest of the house. In fact, some may […]
Exclusion is Your Best Bet for Cricket Control Although they’re mainly content to stay outdoors, crickets can occasionally become a severe problem when they find their way into your home. Crickets are normally omnivorous, and their diets usually consist of plants and both live and dead insects. When these pests enter your home, however, they […]
Scorpions are common throughout the American southwest, and are considered nuisance pests because of their propensity to sting unwary pets and family members who venture outside. Scorpions prefer dry and semi-arid regions like Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Nevertheless, scorpions still need some source of water to survive, and they spend most of the day […]
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