Flies can enter through any gap they can find, and an air conditioning vent is a perfect entry point, especially if it wasn’t installed correctly in the first place. The issue with moth flies is that they can get into places where other insects cannot. It may be a potential entry point if anything in…
Drain flies, also known as moth flies, are small, dark flies that can often be found in moist environments such as drains, garbage cans, and compost piles. While they don’t pose a serious health threat to humans, they can sometimes be a nuisance. One question that people often ask is whether or not drain flies…
From time to time, you will experience the presence of tiny black flies in your refrigerator or freezer. These flies are almost always going to be identified as fruit flies or gnats. The larvae of these flies feed on organic materials that contain yeast; they naturally occur in many foods such as cheese and fermenting…
Since ants can live in most places: gardens, decking, balconies, patios, amongst shrubs and plants, and even in cracks and holes in the wall or the foundations of your house. They are always close by, if not already inside your home. Since they live in large colonies, if you spot one ant it’s likely you…
If you live in a warm and humid climate, chances are good that every once in a while, you’ll encounter some “unwelcome swimmers” – ants – floating around your pool. The first step is to identify the type of ant that has infested your water, and then investigate the reason why they have been attracted…
Ants can easily make their way into the kitchen through the smallest of openings if they get attracted to foods or an environment that is appealing to their way of living. This can lead to several health and hygiene risks, particularly if the ants manage to come into contact with the food. Once the ants…
As night falls and you finish your meal, you rush to your kitchen to clean things up, only to discover the next morning that a swarm of small moth-like flies known as “drain flies” has gathered all over! You’re perplexed as to why these flies keep coming into your home from time to time, despite…
Fruit flies can be quite frustrating to come across. If they happen to come into contact with fruits, they can end up laying and hatching their eggs in them, which can then end up ruining the quality and freshness of the fruit. Thus, fruit flies are extremely bothersome. Can fruit flies make you sick, though?…
It can be easy to think that killing ants will get rid of them once and for all. Ideally, this is what should happen. However, whenever you kill ants in your kitchen or other parts of the house, it is quite likely that these dead ants will end up attracting more ants near them. Why…
In 2017, the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine went to scientists who discovered some interesting similarities between fruit flies and human beings. This isn’t the first time fruit flies helped someone bag the Nobel prize. But despite how useful they are in helping us understand the world of science, you can never look at…
There are several effective tactics and sources that you can use to kill ants that might be present in different parts of your house. Usually, setting baits or traps can be one of the best ways in which you can get rid of ants from your house. In particular, targeting the entire colony can be…
It can sound quite off-putting whenever you think about eating ants, especially if they get into your food unknowingly. But what happens if you eat ants? Will you fall sick? Eating ants is actually not a huge problem. In fact, there are several parts of the world in which people consume ants without facing much…
Leafcutter ants are becoming an increasingly common problem in residential areas, particularly in the southern United States. They can become pests in agricultural settings such as farms but also be found in yards, gardens, and even our homes. To get rid of leaf cutter ants, the most successful method is to apply insecticides around and…
Ants are most often seen in locations close to warm and wet places, inside kitchens, outhouses, and in your garden. They are frequently drawn to your property due to uncleanliness, in search of more nutritious food sources, or improved environmental circumstances. A very attractive place that ants are drawn to is your bathroom, which is…
Ants only need the smallest of openings to make their way into your house, especially if you have any kind of food lying around. Ants are determined creatures and will do almost anything to get to a tasty treat like dog food. When it comes to dog food, the chances of them getting attracted to…
There are several pest control methods available commercially to eliminate ant infestations. However, the majority of them include hazardous chemicals that may be harmful to your children’s and pet’s health. Because of their ant-repellent properties, essential oils are increasingly popular natural solutions. They’re one of the most effective organic and non-toxic ways to keep ants…
If there are drain flies in your basement, it’s critical to figure out where they’re coming from. You may have to use various methods to eliminate the drain fly infestation depending on the source. The drain flies in your basement might be coming from a floor drain, a sump basin, or a major sewer line…
Ants enjoy making their home in places that are warm and dark, such as electrical appliances. They can potentially do significant damage to these appliances which can be quite frustrating. Therefore, it’s critical to take some steps to get the infestation under control and protect your electronic equipment. We’ll help you learn to eliminate ants…
Ants are tiny insects that can very quickly become a menace. If left unchecked, they can form colonies and cause extensive structural and economic damage. They can come into your home through various spaces such as doors, windows, and cracks. Typically, you’ll find them trying to get in when it’s rainy out. And when they…
Ants, whether they are stealing crumbs from your kitchen, chomping through the plants in your garden, bothering you at a picnic, or anything else, can be more than a minor nuisance. They can end up being a major irritation. While it’s true that they do have a very valuable role in nature, this is a…