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You may have seen a moth in your closet and asked yourself what a brown furry butterfly is doing in between your clothes. Although moths are related to butterflies, they have different characteristics and lifespans. And, what do moths eat? There isn't an elaborate answer to this question as there are 160,000 species. ...
Moths are as harmless as they come until they start eating your clothes in the closet or are a nuisance at a backyard barbecue party or cookout. A moth infestation can cause untold levels of chaos in your home. Besides their attraction to light and chewing fabric in your home, moths lead interesting lives. ...
In the U.S., there are about 200 or more species of mosquitoes. As such, it’s not surprising that you may hear one buzzing around your ear as you try to nap on the porch. What’s worse is that the most common species is the Anopheles mosquito. This is the type responsible for transmitting malaria. Of course, for anyone ...
The first thing that comes to everyone's mind when they think of bees is a beehive with many bees buzzing over it. Not all bee species nest in beehives. If anything, many bee species nest underground. Although rarely harmful, ground bees can be a nuisance, boring holes in your yard and messing with your garden. The ...
Warm weather is fun until you have bees buzzing around you when enjoying the outdoors. It is even worse if they land on your food and drinks. Bees are likely to pay you a visit in the swarming season when they reproduce and branch out to form new colonies.
Fortunately, there are myriad ways of keeping bees away ...
Did you know that moles can dig up to 18 feet in one hour? Now imagine them digging in your garden. If these pesky creatures attack your territory, you need a solution to get rid of them quickly and effectively.
We’ve looked at 57 options to pick the best ...
Imagine pulling out your radishes or carrots after growing them for a couple of months and finding out gophers have eaten the edible roots. Sounds frustrating, right? With gophers being strict herbivores and each one capable of consuming about 60% of their body weight per day, they can do a lot of damage to your farm ...
Did you know that gophers can squeeze through holes the size of a quarter? This makes them pretty difficult to keep out of your garden. But don't despair - there are a few things you can do to deter these pesky critters.
We looked into dozens of products the market offers and chose the best gopher repellents we can ...
Despite their relatively small size, moles can be one of the biggest causes of damage on your property, whether it’s a farm or your backyard. They’ve earned a pest classification for a reason. They’re especially problematic around a home since they’ll dig up mounds of dirt in your backyard, messing up your lawn in the ...
Although pleasing to the eye, chipmunks can cause extensive destruction to your property. They are not destructive per se, but their burrowing, while harvesting fruits and nuts, can destroy your patio, foundation, retaining walls, and stairs. They will also make a mess in your garden and neatly manicured lawn. ...