What Are Bed Bugs?

Posted by Suzy in Bedbugs on November 28, 2010 | No Comments

If you have ever been itchy in your bed at night, feeling as though something is crawling over you and biting you, keeping you from sleeping, you may be wondering if you are losing your mind or if you have an infestation. The good news is that you are probably sane, but the bad news [...]

Termites 101 – Know Your Enemy

Posted by Suzy in Termites on August 17, 2010 | No Comments

Recyclers of the forests and jungles, termites provide a service to mankind and the rest of the living world. Termites eat wood, dead wood, not living trees. Microorganisms in their digestive systems break down wood-cellulose into the component glucose which can be used as fuel in termites muscles. Termites are part of the cycle of [...]

How to Get Rid of Roaches

Posted by Suzy in Cockroach on July 7, 2010 | No Comments

The cockroach or roach seems to be one of the most tenacious insects on this planet earth. They are found in just about every part of the world, from the palaces of kings to the huts in the desert of the most remote place. In places that there have been major fires, roaches have survived. [...]

Black Widow Bites: Symptoms And Treatment

Posted by Suzy in Black Widow on June 16, 2010 | 1 Comment

The males black widow spiders do not bite. But female black widows do when their webs are disturbed by people. This usually happens when people are moving items or debris and unknowingly disturb the spider. Areas like sheds, utility boxes and other often undisturbed areas are prime habit for these spiders, so people need to [...]

What are Flying Termites?

Posted by Suzy in Termites on May 8, 2010 | No Comments

Flying termites, similar to ants, are often visible during fall and spring seasons. These swarming termites are usually mistaken for flying insects. Reproductive winged termites are also known as alates. They are known to reproduce in warm temperature and it takes only a male and female to begin a new colony. As they mate, these [...]

Different Ways to Get Rid of Termites

Posted by Suzy in Termites on March 25, 2010 | 1 Comment

Getting rid of termites can take a lot of time and effort but ignoring the problem will just lead to more extensive damage to your home. There are many things you can try to do before having to call a professional. Below is a simple list of termite control techniques you can do on your [...]

The Brown Recluse Spider Bite and Effects

Posted by Suzy in Brown Recluse on March 24, 2010 | No Comments

The brown recluse spider doesn’t go around looking for people to bite. They aren’t aggressive spiders and try to avoid human contact. Most bites occur when the spider is caught between clothing and the skin of a human or other situations where the spider feels threatened. How Frequent are Brown Recluse Bites? There are an [...]

How to Get Rid of Ants

Posted by Suzy in Ants on March 24, 2010 | 1 Comment

Ants are little pests, extremely little pests, which is one of the reasons it is so hard to get ride of them. They can invade your home through the smallest of cracks and quickly organize themselves into colonies that always seem to find ways to steal your food, no matter how well you protect them. [...]

Natural Termite Control with Orange Oil

Orange Oil - A Natural Way to Kill Termites

Posted by Suzy in Termites on March 16, 2010 | 1 Comment

For those homeowners faced with a termite infestation, Orange Oil offers an eco-friendly solution for termite treatment. Biologically friendly, Orange Oil is free of the potential risks associated with many of the products used to exterminate termites. Orange Oil is a completely natural substance made from the rinds of oranges. The active ingredient in Orange [...]

The Brown Recluse Spider

Posted by Suzy in Brown Recluse on March 9, 2010 | 3 Comments

The brown recluse spider (scientific name: loxosceles reclusa, also commonly called the brown fiddleback spider) can look formidable, especially one that has full grown to having a body ¾ inch long. The it’s long legs make it look imposing. But they get the name ‘recluse’ due to their natural tendency to avoid contact, especially with [...]