Garden Pests – Part 2
Thank you for continuing our series, Garden Pests. Last week, you were introduced to a few of the most common pests found in gardens – aphids, armyworms, blister beetles, cabbage worms, and earwigs. In this week’s installment, we will continue to expound on common...
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 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....
Common Hunting Spiders Found in and Around the Home – Part 1
There are, basically, two types of spiders that are found in and around the home. The first type is identified as “hunting” and the second type are identified as “web-building”. In this guide, we will outline the common hunting spiders found in and around the home....
Populations of Web-Building Spiders Typically Increase during the Spring Months
According to those that specialize in pest studies and control, populations of web-building spiders typically increase during the spring months. During the fall months, it is common for web-building spiders to seek out refuge in buildings as the interior areas of...