Garden Pests – Part 1
Garden pests are a common issue this time of year. Regardless of how much effort and care that you place into your garden, bugs are bound to invade the area. While it is true that not all of the damage presented by pests will warrant taking action, it is important to...
Common Web-Building Spiders – Part 2
Thank you for continuing our two-part series, Common Web-Building Spiders. Last week, you learned that there are several types of web-constructing spiders that live in and around the home. These arachnids specialize in the construction of silk webs so that they may...
Common Web-Building Spiders – Part 1
There are several web-building spiders that may be found in and/or around a home. These types of spiders specialize in the construction of silken-based webs that aid in the capturing of prey. Many web-building spiders construct webs that are designed to capture...
Problems Commonly Posed by Pavement Ants
Pavement ants are considered to be one of the most common ant species within the United States. These insects received their name due to the fact that they have a tendency to nest and burrow underneath sidewalks, the slabs of buildings, and driveways. These insects...
Termites – Scary Facts and Statistics Every Homeowner Should Know
The smallest, yet most devastating, wood-destroying insects are termites. These insects have the potential to nest in and around homes. Their day-to-day activities have the capacity to – literally – destroy entire structures. Worst of all, termites have...
Common Hunting Spiders Found in and Around the Home – Part 2
Thank you for returning to our concluding installment of our series, Common Hunting Spiders Found in and Around the Home. Last week, you learned that there are two types of spiders that are common in and around residences – hunting spiders and web-building spiders....