Aphids are mostly known for growing on plants and flowers. They feed on the sap of plants they can eventually kill. Aphids can also kill a tree, albeit not just any type of tree. Aphids are some of the most invasive pest species in North America. Their economic damage is vast and even growing in…
Annoying. That is the word we would use to describe flies. Flies enter our homes through windows, doors, gaps, and even via carriers such as humans and pests. Flies may be a big nuisance and can cause harm. They’re usually found in many dirty areas and carry germs. This means they can deposit the pathogens…
You’ve just sat down with a cup of tea and a book looking forward to a relaxing day. That is until something buzzes in your face and disturbs your peace. Yep, flies are annoying creatures and incredibly hard to get rid of. You can use an insect repellent but that comes with numerous risks and…
Does your home buzz with the sound of flies in summer, but suddenly, you can’t hear or even see them in winter? Flies are annoying creatures that bother your pets and test your nerves during spring and hot months, but you breathe a sigh of relief when they don’t show up in the colder months….
Aphids are known for sucking the sap of various plants. Found all around the world, aphids are sometimes wrongly believed to bite. Aphids cannot bite people as they don’t have teeth or jaws. They have sharp mouth adaptations used to suck plant juice. Aphids may only accidentally sting people when they mistake human skin for…
Dealing with large numbers of flies in the garage can be complicated. It can take days to find the source that attracts flies in the garage. Foods are known to attract flies in the garage. Air currents might also drive flies in the garage which means a combination of factors might be in play when…
Fruit flies can be some of the most irritating types of flies in gardens and even inside homes. These types of flies emerge outdoors but they can easily make their way into homes looking for sweet foods or other decaying foods. Fruit flies are known for laying hundreds of eggs at a time which makes…
Fruit flies are seen all across the world. They make their way indoors in habitats where there are plenty of fruit trees. But these flies need a specific warm temperature to survive. Fruit flies are mostly seen in the summer when they have the fruits and the right temperature to survive and multiply. A temperature…
Most aphid eggs are seen on the underside of leaves. These invasive insects lay eggs on leaves where they aren’t exposed to predation. Some aphid species are also known to lay eggs elsewhere. This includes the soil next to a plant or flower as well as in nearby vegetation. It’s believed atypical aphid egg-laying is…
Cats are wonderful pets; they relieve stress, they’re great companions, and they can keep pests away! We know cats do a great job getting mice. But will they do the same with cockroaches? Cats may help keep roaches away by hunting and killing them. They also keep roaches in check by consuming them but these…
Imagine yourself in a deep sleep, and suddenly you feel something in your ear. You wake up to check, and a cockroach comes into your hand. It does sound like a nightmare, but unfortunately, it can be a reality as well. Believe it or not, cockroaches can crawl in your ear, and they do that…
Peanut butter is eaten for its appealing taste. It’s also a type of food that many consider healthy, especially through its high protein and fiber content. Like all foods, peanut butter is subject to processing. This is a process that might not exclude inorganic material that isn’t water-soluble such as cockroach traces. Peanut butter may…
Cockroaches can spread to bathrooms or they may nest in bathrooms. These are ideal locations providing warmth and humidity that roaches love. The bathroom is just as popular as the kitchen when it comes to the areas of the house roaches love. Small crawlers like roaches get inside bathrooms through any type of opening or…
When you think of cockroaches, the word clean is the last thing that’ll come to your mind. We view these insects as creatures that belong in filth. However, even if they are found in filthy areas, that doesn’t mean the insect stays dirty. Despite common belief, cockroaches clean themselves. These insects constantly groom themselves by…
Cockroaches can easily move homes. They can make their way from the neighbor’s house to your house in a matter of hours. A confirmed cockroach infestation in a nearby home should be taken seriously. This infestation can spread out to your home slowly. It can also spread out to your home quickly in case the…
Most of us cannot start our day without a good cup of coffee. But unfortunately, most coffee machines are infested with cockroaches, making this a huge problem. Roaches will eat anything available, but coffee isn’t exactly their favorite item. However, roaches have a distinct sense of smell, and they can smell the strong aroma of…
Bed bugs and cockroaches are common pests and while they can be irritating, having a double infestation is a bigger problem. It does make you wonder, though, do roaches eat bed bugs? The answer is yes, they do. However, bed bugs breed fast, and cockroaches are unable to keep up with their growing population. Which…
Imagine walking into your kitchen and being welcomed by a gang of roaches in your sink. Or picture yourself driving in your car and suddenly feel a cockroach crawling on your leg. How would such scenarios make you feel? Obviously, not great, right? Roaches are the most common pests found inside and outside your house….
Cockroaches are unhygienic. They sometimes carry bacteria, viruses, and diseases. They infest food and they can trigger a long list of health problems from respiratory issues to digestive problems. Cockroaches are on the warning list of the World Health Organization. They are described as scavengers in human settlements. While they exist all around the world,…
Coffee is one of the most beloved hot drinks in the world. It boosts energy and it helps people relax. The process of making coffee is subject to processed food standards. This means it might contain traces of inorganic or organic compounds such as roaches. Traces of cockroaches can be found in certain types of…
