Bugs are high on the “fear factor” list. Spiders. Eeek. Cockroaches. Ick. It goes on and on. There are more than a million species of insects in the world, but less than 1% are harmful. Some bugs are good to have around, and if you can get past your phobias, you’ll […]
Most Kansas City bugs are simply an annoyance, but a few are downright dangerous. Knowing what you’re dealing with makes it easier to control the most dangerous bug in Kansas City. Mosquitoes We have more than our fair share of skeeters in the Midwest. In fact, Kansas City ranks 25th […]
All landscaping is not created equal, and pool landscaping falls into two categories. It depends on if your pool is chlorinated or if it’s filled with salt water. Home horticulturist and Tarrant County Extension Agent Steve Chaney says, “The reason that’s important is chlorine is not as damaging to plants […]
Check your shoes! Spray the repellent! Wear long sleeves! It really doesn’t matter what we do, there’s no escaping the pests that make their home in Fort Worth. The same warm climate that attracts us to Texas also makes them feel welcome. Ants, cockroaches, and spiders top the list of […]
Fire ants! They bite, and it hurts. Their sting can make you, your pets, and livestock sick. This aggressive Fort Worth pests feed on other insects and animals but can end up damaging your lawn, even though they aren’t plant-eaters. First, the bad news. You cannot completely eliminate fire ants. […]
As a new homeowner in Atlanta, it’s understandable if you want to make your home exclusive — that is, it excludes uninvited critters. Responsibility for keeping creepy crawlers out of your home starts the minute you take ownership. The best thing you can do is to stop bugs from moving in […]