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....
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...
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...
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,...
Termites cause billions of dollars of damage in the United States every year. Learning how to prevent termites from damaging your walls, flooring, insulation, and yard will save you both time and money. Termites can wreak havoc and infest buildings at any time. In...
People often wonder if there are poisonous snakes in South Carolina. While snakes are creepy and terrifying, out of the 38 species of snakes in South Carolina, only 6 of them are venomous. These venomous snakes tend to be more elusive and secretive and are less...
When you start seeing pincher bugs in abundance in your home and garden, people just want to know how to get rid of earwigs! These tiny pests will wreak havoc on your garden plants and vegetables, chew through your flowers, and leave a mess wherever they go. While...
Many people stumble upon mouse droppings before they ever come across an actual mouse. So what do mouse droppings look like and what do you do once you find them? Mice are nocturnal so they do most of their scavenging through your home while you’re fast asleep. Once...
Every homeowner at one point or another has experienced the dread and frustration of feeling invaded and overrun by pests. Many often wonder if “do it yourself” pest control is effective at eliminating the problem or is it just a waste of your time, energy, and...
Squirrels are such cute critters with their fluffy tails and acorns. It’s fun to watch them scurry across the road and up a tree or wiggle their little noses while they eat. But left unchecked, squirrels can do an immense amount of damage not only to your yard but...
