If you’ve ever had problems with mice around your home or yard, you may have wondered how to identify a field mouse vs. a house mouse. While neither is something you care to discover in your home, it’s helpful to know the difference. Once in your home, mice can damage floors and wiring, contaminate food […]
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Mites in any amount are frustrating and obnoxious to deal with, so when they become a problem, people start to wonder just how to get rid of clover mites. While clover mites aren’t considered harmful to humans, an infestation is never something you want to mess with. And clover mites can often be an indicator […]
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Rather than biting a potential threat, jumping spiders are best known for jumping away from danger. Still, people wonder, “are jumping spiders poisonous?” While they are venomous, their poison isn’t considered dangerous because it isn’t strong enough to harm humans. But poisonous or not, no one wants to deal with spiders inside their home. So, […]
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Just the thought of spider eggs in the house is enough to make your skin crawl. Even though most household spiders are harmless, that doesn’t mean we want them multiplying and laying eggs in our most personal living space. Once spiders make their way in, they can take over, leaving you paranoid to pull down […]
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Silverfish are tiny insects with a silvery, metallic appearance. People often wonder what attracts silverfish to their homes and how to get rid of them once detected. These pests are attracted to damp, moist, and humid areas. They tend to only come out at night which makes them hard to spot. Since no one wants […]
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Most people have heard of a water bug, but what does a water bug look like? Water Bugs and cockroaches tend to have some similar physical attributes which can make it easy to confuse the two. But, other than their similar appearances, water bugs and cockroaches don’t have that much in common. Water bugs are […]
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Banana spiders may look intimidating with their large stature and showy color, but are they really as scary as they seem? People often wonder, “Are banana spiders poisonous?” The answer is yes! The bite from a banana spider is painful but certainly not deadly. Fortunately, these spiders prefer to set up shop outdoors rather than […]
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No one wants to deal with an insect infestation, so let’s explore how to get rid of carpet beetles and prevent them from coming back. The carpet in your family room or other living spaces should be soft and clean. The thought of tiny beetles lurking about where you play with your children and pets […]
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Creepy, crawly bugs with multiple legs are never welcome in our homes, but are centipedes poisonous? Even though centipedes inject toxins into their prey when they bite, these toxins aren’t potent enough to harm humans. Most dogs and cats are unaffected by eating centipedes or being bitten by them. So, even though venom from most […]
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Chigger bites can be extremely irritating and uncomfortable. So, let’s learn how to get rid of chiggers in your yard to ensure these pests won’t have the chance to hitch a ride on you, your family, or your pets. These common mites cause the majority of the itchy, summertime bites that occur. They thrive in […]
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