Phyllis teaches English Literature at a local college and loves writing in her free time. She’s also a great cook – her British beef Wellington is something the best restaurants crave for.
There are over 3,500 mosquito species worldwide, and more than 170 of these species are found in the US territories. From 2004 to 2018, there were several reports of Chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses in the United States. There is no specific medicine or vaccine available for most viruses that are spread by ...
Most people think moles are garden pests because they live in gardens, grasslands, sand dunes and other areas with soil that allows them to dig and build intricate tunnels. These creatures hunt and live underground but you will know you have a mole infestation once you notice the damage caused by their digging habits ...
Wasps are not pests anyone wants in or around their home. Whether red wasps, yellow jackets, paper wasps, or other species, these pests can go from annoying you to harming you, hence the need to get rid of them before they do any damage. So, if you’re thinking about how to keep wasps away, you’ve found yourself the ...
From afar, squirrels can look like cute animals. But their natural tendency to build nests means you can have a lot of damage in your own home. If you’re worried about damage to your home, including parts of your siding being used to build a nest, or your attic being turned into their new nesting ground, it may be ...
At first glance, gophers seem like cute, furry, harmless creatures, but it's all deception. They are certainly not harmless. These pesky rodents are notorious for chewing on any plant and vegetable they can get their teeth on. Interestingly, gophers never stop chewing until there's nothing left.
So, if you grow ...
There are many things people are afraid of but one that always tops the list is spiders. Creepy and crawly, it’s one thing to encounter spiders in the wild but another thing altogether to see them in your own home. However, if you can learn what attracts spiders in the house, you have a better chance of keeping these ...
It’s hard to enjoy the summer months when mosquitoes keep biting you. While on the patio with your friends and family, feeling itchy on your hands or legs can spoil the fun. Mosquitoes have a powerful sense of smell, which they efficiently use to find food sources. You can keep mosquitoes away using scents they hate, ...
Many homeowners will take great strides to keep their homes clear of rats. The problem is that once there is an infestation, it can be challenging to get rid of them. Using a homemade rat trap might be a great solution to help if you’re experiencing a problem.
There are several things you can use from around your ...
We know that mice can be just about anywhere. They can be trick creatures that can find ways into even the smallest of openings. Have you ever wondered what do mice eat? We see them in movies eating things like cheese but is that really what they survive on?
Cheese isn’t a food that is just always available, ...
Chipmunks have always been wild animals but in more recent years people have started keeping them as pets at times. While they can eat a variety of things, there are certain nutritional needs for these small rodents, just as there are for any other type of animal out there. Chipmunks are beautiful creatures so if ...
