“If the person does not have severe allergy symptoms: 1. Remove the Stinger Scrape the area with a fingernail or use tweezers to remove it. Don’t pinch the stinger — that can inject more venom. 2. Control Swelling Ice the area. If you were stung on your arm or leg,...
Whether you’re an agriculturist who wants his farm operations to go without a hitch or a simple homeowner looking out for the integrity of his garden, the fact remains that your property is vulnerable to pests. In 2011, a stinkbug epidemic caused around $37...
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...
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?”...
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...
Investing a little time in bug proofing your home will help cut down on housekeeping tasks and reduce your chances of a major bug infestation. A couple goals to keep in mind are to keep bugs from entering your home and to make your home as inhospitable as possible to...
With warm weather already upon us, many of us are thinking about all the fun outdoor activities we want to do. However, as we head outdoors for the summer, it’s important to remember to protect ourselves from biting and stinging insects. At best, bug bites and stings...
Pest management. Pest control. Why do we say things like this? Who really has any interest in managing or controlling these arduous, awful creatures? Is it too far off to say that the bulk of humanity wants nothing to do with them and would be much pleased with the...
The world of insects may be ugly and creepy, but it’s pretty fascinating, too! Here are three frequently asked bug questions and the answers to them: Why do moths fly to light? Moths’ movement toward light is known as positive phototaxis. What’s the purpose of...
Many household pests will happily live in the countryside all summer while food is abundant and the weather is warm outside. However, as winter approaches, food becomes more scarce and the temperatures drop, leaving insects with two choices: either find a nice, warm...
