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If you’re having trouble with too many spiders, you can use essential oils. Essential oils are well known as effective bug repellents. But they don’t work the same on all spiders. And some essential oils don’t work at all. Here are the best essential oils for spiders. The best essential oils for spiders include peppermint, …

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You may be surprised to learn that most bugs and other arthropods living in your yard do not feed on nor harm plants. Most insects pass by on a pilgrimage or simply have innocuous behaviors. Other insects will even eat and destroy whatever species of pest you have.  The are many insect predators. They include …

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No one likes tiny black bugs in their home, but before you grab a broom or a bottle of bug spray, it pays to know what you’re fighting. Different species have different eradication methods. Let’s talk about small, black pests and what they could be. There are many tiny black bugs that could invade your …

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When you see a spider nest around your home, you might freak out and start looking for exterminators. Most of these spiders are not dangerous and have some benefits. When you know what type of spiders you have on your hands, it’s easy to look at how to get rid of them. In the United …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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The brown recluse spider is commonly found in the southern United States. It goes by a few nicknames and has a potentially fatal bite to humans. Learn more about these spiders and their venom, along with what happens when they bite. Let’s jump into our brown recluse spider facts. Brown Recluse Spider Overview Brown recluse …

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Banana Spider Guide Known for their striking yellow color, banana spiders are found throughout the jungles of Central and South America as well as some regions of Asia, Australia, and the US. While most of them are harmless, there are at least one sub-species that you should keep an eye on, and not just for …

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