Hate seeing spiders around your home and yard? While spiders are beneficial, some are venomous. Here’s how to get rid of spiders in the house and yard. You’ll learn how to repel, prevent, and kill these unwanted house guests. To get rid of spiders, you can remove their food source, repel them naturally, or seal …
Bryan Haines
If you hate ticks as much as I do, this post will help you banish them from your yard. Here are the best tick repellents for your yard. They include chemical spray, natural spray, and natural prevention methods to keep ticks away. Choose the best combination for your family. Ticks are one of the worst …
Did you find a brown recluse or a wolf spider? While similar, they have key differences. This brown recluse vs wolf spider comparison is a good way to find out what you need to do next. We compare what you need to know to tell them apart. Differences include size, color, range, venom, hunting, and …
Most people know that spiders have 8 legs. And if an animal has six legs, it’s an insect, not an arachnid. But do other animals also have eight legs? Do all spiders have 8 legs? It is a myth that only spiders have 8 legs. Some other 8-legged animals include mites, ticks, scorpions, pseudoscorpions, and …
An army of slugs can devour a newly sprouted vegetable garden. And can make a barefoot walk in the morning dew quite unpleasant. After fighting an excessive amount of slugs this past summer, I got to wondering: do slugs feel pain? Here’s what I learned. Can Slugs Feel Pain? Yes, slugs can feel pain, but …
Despite the similarities of their names, chiggers and jiggers are very different. They don’t even belong to the same class of animals in the animal kingdom! Before you get them confused, let’s learn more about chiggers vs jiggers. One is dangerous and the other is just irritating. Chiggers Scientific name: TrombiculidaeCommon names: Chigger, red bug, …
True sand fleas are true pests. And can cause painful lesions on the feet. Here’s how to get rid of sand fleas. In this post, you’ll learn how to identify actual sand fleas. And ways to repel and kill them. It’s time to take back the outdoors. And you don’t have to live on a …
Sand flea bites can be a real bummer on the beach. The good news is that you don’t have to let them ruin your vacation! There are numerous ways to both prevent and treat sand flea bites while you’re soaking up the sun. 1. Identity the Culprit The first thing to know is that several …
You’re on the beach. It’s a beautiful day. Suddenly, you realize that you’ve been scratching your ankles a lot, and you look down to see some tiny black dots on your skin. Are they sand fleas? What are sand fleas? Let’s talk about sand fleas and what they can mean for your beach vacation. There …
Crickets are often the bane of your existence. While some find the noises they make soothing and even relaxing, many find that those noises drive them crazy and keep them from relaxing. If you have a cricket problem on your hand, take a look at some of the easiest ways to trap those bugs in …