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.
Mosquitoes can cause not only skin irritation but also transmit serious diseases. The most well-known of these is malaria, which is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and is transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. That's why it's important to take measures to prevent mosquito bites, for instance, mosquito killers.
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If you don’t want to get bitten by a spider while hanging around your garden and become a Spiderman, so it's best to take some precautions. The best way to get rid of spiders is to use one of the proven outdoor spider sprays.
During our research, we tested about 15 different sprays and stopped at of the best ...
It's not very well-known that fleas are highly-adaptable insects. They can even survive without eating for two weeks! That's why getting rid of them can be quite a nuisance, even if you don't have any pets. The good news is that there are many different flea killers available, and choosing the right one can make all ...
Boric acid roach killers are one of the most effective methods of exterminating a cockroach infestation. Most people who think boric acid doesn't work against cockroaches either applied it incorrectly or too generously that it lost its potency. Also, many people assume it is an acid. Despite having acid in its name, ...
Have you been so sure you have a bed bug infestation for a moment and then suddenly realize the bites aren't as much? This is possible because bed bugs go dormant. In cold temperatures, bed bugs become inactive. They don't eat, seek new harborages, or explore. They will lay a few eggs that take a long while before ...
Bed bugs prefer to hide in beds just so they can be as close as possible to their food at night. However, just because there is a 'bed' in their name doesn't mean they can only thrive in your bedding. The little creeps can hide and thrive anywhere that is secluded and dark, like cracks, crevices, furniture, clothes, ...
Dry wood termites are not as common as other species, and they only account for 10% of termite problems in the US. Although they are not a big deal percentage-wise, drywood termites are still a big threat to a home. Unlike Subterranean termites that build nests underground, Drywood termites tend to build nests in ...
During rainy weather, you may see flying termites around your home. As a homeowner, dealing with a flying termite infestation can be the worst nightmare since it can cause extensive damage to your house. Their offsprings eat through wood, compromising the structural integrity of your home. As a result, your house may ...
Are you noticing more and more holes in your lawn? Well, it’s not just you – lawn pests are everywhere! Termite holes are a telltale sign that termites are present, and they can extensively damage your lawn if not if you don’t find an adequate remedy early enough.
Many homeowners casually ignore the danger termites ...
Mosquitoes are among the most annoying insects you are likely to encounter outdoors and sometimes indoors, especially when the weather is warm. How long do mosquitoes live? For you to ask this question, you must be tempted to leave the few mosquitoes you have heard humming in your house to die on their own. ...
