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.
Although some people hardly ever have an issue with rat infestations, particular regions of the US are more vulnerable to rodent issues than others. The southern portion of the country and the coastline states are two examples of these regions. If you reside in these areas, roof rats may ...
People often mistake the rodents causing damage to their lawns or any landscape they own for moles. But in reality, it may be a mole, a vole, or a shrew.
Any curious individual would wonder why it is necessary to note the difference between a vole ...
We have over 12,000 species of ants worldwide, which can be found almost anywhere on earth. Of those species, you can find different types of ants in the United States. The black ant is also known as the tree ant, sugar ant, or carpenter. These ants live in wooded areas, such as forests and woodlands, but have also ...
If you’re considering having a rat as a pet, or you have these pests in your house causing a stir, you might be curious about the lifespan of a rat. Our guide covers the answer to the question, “how long do rats live?”
Rats are a part of our life and are seen as adorable pets and disease-carrying pests to others. ...
If you are someone that lives in the Southwestern United States, the odds are that you have encountered an armadillo. These rugged mammals might appear cute and harmless, but they can actually cause quite a bit of damage to your yard. This is particularly true of any ornamental plants and lawns. These small critters ...
If you're having trouble with rats in your house, you're probably wondering, “how long can a rat live without food?” Many people believe cutting out a rat's food supply is the best way to get them out of your house, but the question is how long this will take. Since there are different species of rats, their lifespan ...
How fast can a snake move? Snakes slither fast, especially when hunting down prey or when they feel threatened, but we can outrun them. The average human running speed is 20 miles per hour and most snakes slither at an average speed of one to three miles per hour. However, snakes such as the Sidewinder can achieve top ...
Copperhead snakes are among the venomous snakes commonly found in the eastern and mid-southern regions of the U.S. Although they are not aggressive and will slither away when you approach them, finding a copperhead snake in your yard is scary because it can bite you if you step on it or touch it by accident.
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The most common types of house spiders, according to bug experts, include the American house spider, wolf spider, hobo spider, brown recluse, yellow sac spider, orb weaver spider, and grass spider. However, if you have lots of dark, secluded areas in your house, like basements, cellars, or even corners in your house ...
The U.S.A. is home to more than 3500 spider species, and it seems that recently one more was added to the list. The Joro spider is a large insect compared to other spider species and is native to Asia, although recently it’s been introduced to the U.S. It seems to have made itself right at home with the population ...
