Rats have lived near and with humans for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. They are perfectly adapted to do this, to the point where they can survive in pretty much any environment that has human settlements. This is not a two way relationship. Rats are disease carriers and they
Termites are social insects that live in large colonies and eat wood. Given the fact that they eat wood, it would not be a stretch to assume that they have a very powerful bite. However, their bites are extremely rare, and even when they happen, they are not dangerous to
Vermins are a staple of farm life, and one of the vermin that you will routinely encounter on a farm is the Norway rat. Rats can find everything that a rodent needs on a farm, including water, food, and shelter, in outbuildings, barns, poultry houses, and storage areas. This can
Mouse – the most invasive pest that has invaded homes across the globe. According to the National Pest Management Association, the rodent problem is rising as they invade 21 million U.S homes every winter. Wait! What? Yes! You read that right. According to a recent study, there has been a 20%
Finding dead mice in your home can be a disturbing and potentially dangerous situation. Mice carry diseases and can attract other pests, so it is important to handle and remove them properly. Here’s what to do if you find dead mice in your home: Put on rubber gloves and use
Ants are pesky nuisances that can be difficult to remove once they set up on a property. In most situations, homeowners will choose to go with a repellent or insecticide and they will often see results. However, these options do not completely remove an infestation, they just force ants to
Over the years, rodents have earned the reputation of being notorious that consume anything and everything. Although these little creatures have their preferences, they readily adapt and feast on anything near to them. Since food is one of the main things that drives these rodents to your home, it is
Termite baiting systems work by killing workers in termite colonies slowly. Termites are smart insects. If they come across a poison that kills termites right away, other termites will not only not eat the poison, they will also stay away from the area. Some termite baits take advantage of this
Some Strange, But True, Facts About Spiders Some male spiders simply want to be eaten Although female black widows are notorious for cannibalizing their male partners, this is not a common occurrence. Male red widows, on the other hand, will force feed themselves to the females by placing their heads
Termites do not discriminate when it comes to eating wood. They will eat pillars, walls, furniture, and even the floors. The sooner you recognize a termite infestation, the more damage you prevent. All you need to do is to keep an eye out for signs of a termite infestation. In
When temperatures drop, pests like cockroaches, spiders, mice and rats look for warm, dry places with ample food to hunker down, making cozy homes exceedingly attractive. Pests can spread diseases to humans and pets, and also pose serious property risks to homeowners, making prevention paramount to keeping a healthy home.
Having a fear of insects is not uncommon. Even those people who claim to be fearless when encountering creepy-crawlies still probably become startled upon unexpectedly seeing one in their home. Since a few insects can inflict painful, or even deadly bites or stings, our instinctive fear of them keeps us
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