One man’s trash is another man’s treasure is never more true than when it comes to pets. Some people love animals; others have a hard time tolerating them. There are those who love dogs, or anything furry, while others tend to invest in the creepy crawly. In the United States, there are about 142 million [...]

Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias—and for good reason. Not only do spiders often look terrifying, they can also bite and cause severe problems for humans. Fortunately, a vast majority of spider bites aren’t dangerous. In many cases, you won’t even notice that you were bitten—and, at most, you’ll experience some mild irritation [...]

Temperatures are warming up again, which means that the bugs will soon be re-emerging from their chosen winter shelters. But as bugs once again begin to annoy you in your home, you may ask yourself: “How exactly do these creepy-crawlies get through the winter months?” The answer to that question varies depending on the species, [...]

For all those that scream, stress or feel like their heart is going to explode whenever they see any small creature with multiple legs, it is possible you have entomophobia. Entomophobia is the fear of or aversion to all types of bugs.  Most of us find this fear to be irrational. Bugs are a fraction [...]

When bugs invade a home, they create a number of problems for homeowners. They can cause allergic reactions, spread diseases, damage the structure of your property, and generally create a nuisance. Once a few insects set up nest in your home, it’s vital that you get the problem taken care of as quickly as possible. [...]