Have you ever wondered why spiders seem not to care every time they see you from above their web? They are just hanging there, not moving as if they cannot see or hear you enter the room. This leaves us...
It is pretty easy for us to assume that spiders don’t like water at all, maybe we can blame that famous nursery rhyme for making us think that the rain washes away the spider that was climbing the water spout,...
A single female flea can lay up to 50 eggs per day which makes them one of the most common household pests. Fleas can live in a house without pets, but they’ll eventually die off without a food source. However,...
Mosquitoes are a common sight during the summer months, and many people are curious about what happens to them after they lay eggs. Do mosquitoes die after they deposit their eggs? Or do they live long enough to see their...
Cockroaches – we all hate them. They’re dirty, carry disease, and just plain creepy. But getting rid of them can be a real challenge. Sometimes, we’re forced to resort to chemical warfare in the form of insecticides, so you grab...
You’ve probably heard the rumor before that you can drown spiders in hot water and wondered if it was true or not? Spiders can drown in hot water. But remember that this technique affects spiders depending on their types and...
Among other types of trees, avocado trees are a common target of ants. The sweet fruits attract the pests, which then scale the tree trunk and feast on the crop. If you have an avocado tree, you may have noticed...
Ticks are small arachnids that live off of the blood of other animals. These tiny creatures, about the size of a pinhead can easily get into your skin without you noticing. Since they can attach to humans, it is possible...
Ticks are relentless, dangerous pests, and are present almost anywhere they can find a host they can latch on to. These are infectious and difficult to remove, once a tick finds its way to your home (by way of pets)...
There’s something about ants and roaches that just doesn’t sit right with many people. The idea of having them both in the same house just seems inherently wrong. But can they actually live together peacefully? Surprisingly, the answer is yes!...