Though flies are not directly dangerous, they still can be annoying pests in the summer and fall. They can also spoil food when they land on it and either lay eggs or contaminate it with their legs that are covered with germs. Need some new ideas about how to get rid...
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...
There are so many people who are afraid of spiders. And, even if you are fearless in the face of them, no one wants to get bit by a venomous one and have painful and sometimes deadly complications. Spiders eat insects, so they are beneficial to keep around, but I’m...
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...
With the onset of the winter, we face the possibility of a stink bug infestation. Utah is home to nine species of stink bugs, and all of them earn their title: stink bugs have a tendency to spray a foul-smelling glandular odor whenever they’re disturbed. So getting...
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...
