We spend all winter dreaming about summer and the balmy days and nights gathered in the yard around the grill or chilling by the pool. But we forget about the underfoot pests that no one invited to the party. While our mild winters are a blessing, they make it easy […]
When you live in a city with a warm climate like Jacksonville, it’s easy to get the outdoor itch, especially as spring approaches. In addition to anticipating blooms and blossoms, you can count on pests showing up – all kinds of them. The trend today is to seek eco-friendly remedies: […]
There was a time when bed bugs were almost eliminated in this country. By the end of World War II, it looked like these household pests that had bugged humans for centuries were on their way out. But bed bugs made a comeback. Now they’re everywhere. Pesticides such as DDT […]
If you’re a gardening enthusiast in Denver, the presence of bugs may raise an eyebrow. But experienced gardeners know that while many insects are garden destroyers, others are actually helpful. Denver is home to several garden-friendly insects that keep your garden free of unwanted pests. But they’re usually unappreciated and […]
When you have an insect problem at home, it’s not unusual to panic. No one wants ants in the pantry or bedbugs in the couch cushions, but there are plenty of scenarios where you can treat insects successfully on your own. But where do you draw the line? When is […]
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 […]
The old saying “sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite” goes back to the 1700s. Today it elicits a smile for a quaint old bedtime maxim for children from a time when household hygiene left much to be desired. But bedbugs are once again giving many restless nights. They’ve […]
Few creatures are more repugnant than cockroaches. They are the very symbol of nastiness for most people. The subtropical climate that makes the city a mecca for visitors and new residents, also makes it a haven for roaches. No fewer than seven species of roaches are common pests in the […]
Think of Denver and ticks, and the first thing that might come to mind is Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But that’s a common misconception. “Despite the name, it’s very rare,” says Dr. Whitney Cranshaw, a professor of entomology at Colorado State University. Ticks, in general, are rare in urban areas […]
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. […]