What does roach poop look like? Cockroaches will leave their droppings almost anywhere they pass through. The droppings are typically found in damp areas and near sources of food. You can find them in the kitchen, bathroom, under the sink and so on. But what does roach poop look like? Roach poop can appear as brown or […]

Spiders such as Black Widows and Brown Recluse use their venom to paralyze the prey including human, pets, and wild animals. Previously, we’ve discussed how you can repel or kill these arachnids using sprays, repellents, and spider bug bombs. Windex is a common and readily available household cleaner and stain remover. So, a spider has […]

Are bed bug eggs hard or soft? Are they hard or soft? This is a question you might be asking in an attempt to figure out whether the substances you’re seeing are bed bug eggs.  Well, bed bugs eggs are soft to the touch and tend to crush when you try to pick or dislodge […]

What’re the differences between bees vs wasps vs hornets? If you’ve seen a flying insects that’s black and yellow in the yard – it could one of these bugs or yellow jackets.   They have different behaviors, diet, nesting habits, & aggressiveness. But bumblebees, hornets, & wasps (check wasp sprays) survive after stinging but bees […]

Baby bed bugs (simply nymphs) are the bed bugs going through the initial 5 stages of their life-cycle. They’ll be straw or light brown (before taking a blood meal) and the size of a pin head. Bed bug (Cimex lectularius) infest over 20% of Americans homes.  Its important to control the bed bugs nymphs in […]

Amidst the confusion between black bees in your yard, you must have tried to compare carpenter bee vs bumblebee. I hope you agree that differentiating between the two bee types was a difficult task. In this article we will examine the similarities and differences between  bumble bee and carpenter bee. But, do Carpenter Bees Sting?  But […]

Recently my friend, Jane, got a healthy looking dog. Sadly, the dog was flea infested. Jane applied flea shampoo on the dog to save the situation. But, she’s still worried whether “Dog Fleas Transfer to Humans?” Can the bugs jump/ bite him, his kids or wife? I seek to answer these questions in this short post. The simple answer is […]

Fleas are not only irritating and a nuisance to your dog but they also cause painful wounds to them and internal infections. Many methods to get rid of fleas on dogs have been advanced. Among the numerous methods, many dog owners are opting for methods that don’t involve the use of chemicals. Methods that do […]

  Can humans get ear mites from dogs? Ear mites will cause your dogs to scratch and shake their ears very frequently. They live in their ear canal & cause itchiness as evidenced by frequent scratching. Simple answer is – YES. These pesky parasites spread rapidly and can be transmitted to humans through physical contact with […]

A dog that has comfortable bedding (best dog beds) is always a happily living pet and it will definitely bond with the owner and other households amazingly well. Selecting the beds is the most crucial process for any dog owner who wishes to transforms its entire lifestyle and boost its daily activeness. Notably, Dog’s Bed […]

Cockroach Vs Palmetto Bug – when people say the word cockroach, they are ordinarily using a common name to refer to two types of insects from the same family.  The American Cockroach, or Palmetto Bug, or German Cockroach, which is your basic, run-of-the-mill cockroach. So what’s the difference between the two?  In the ongoing battle […]

How to kill cockroach eggs? Cockroaches are common pests in apartment buildings and our homes – you must control the roaches in your apartment. To get rid of a cockroach infestation, you must take care of all stages, including the eggs (you’ll notice the roach smell), nymphs, and adults. The best way to deal with […]

Does baking soda kill fleas? You may have heard that baking soda can be used to kill fleas but is there any truth to this statement? Previously, I outlined how to use spray against yard fleas.  In this article, we are going to delve a little deeper into this topic and find out once and […]

What do bed bugs smell like? If there is an odor in your home that you do not recognize, you may be wondering if the culprit could be a bed bug infestation.  But how do you know? In this article, we are going to examine what bed bugs smell like and what to look out […]

Does salt kill fleas? When looking to eradicate fleas, you are often confronted by a wealth of information, but what is correct and what is not? If you have fleas in lawn – check these flea spray for yard.  In this article, we will be focusing on the truth behind whether salt kills fleas. Check […]

What do flea larvae look like? If you are concerned that you may have a flea problem, you are likely looking out for a variety of signs. In this article, we are going to look at what you might see when spotting a flea larvae and what action to take. Read also; what do flea larvae […]

How do fleas mate? If you are unfortunate enough to be suffering a flea outbreak, you may be wondering how the mate and therefore spread – to control the fleas effectively. In this article, we are going to take a detailed look at how these pests reproduce – there are clear signs to show if […]

Below I compare flea bites vs bed bug bites. So, when you’re having a bug infestation, you want to know which bug you’re dealing with. Proper identification of the bug bites can help alleviate the doubts and allow you to embark on the correct treatment. So, in this guide, I’ve discussed how to differentiate between bed […]

What’re the differences between bed bug bites vs mosquito bites? We wake up in the morning and find rashes, red swellings or streaks and get torn to whether it was a mosquito or bedbug that bit us. It is difficult to tell the similarities and differences between bed bug bites vs mosquito bites – unless you […]

Dawn dish soap for fleas will kill fleas within a few minutes after giving your cat or dog a good dawn bath. But what are the steps to follow?  In summary, simply wet and lathe the pet with dawn soap (original blue dawn) on the pet’s fur to kill the fleas within minutes – even […]

What do baby roaches look like? Definitely, it can be creepy and alarming to find these nymphs in your house or yard. Mainly, they’ll be running around the house or hiding in a creepy. Further, you must know their molting stages and how they reproduce. In summary, baby roaches (particularly of the German cockroach species) […]

Both flying ants vs termites can wreak havoc in our indoor and outdoor spaces. They appear as swarms of flying insects especially at night. Their close resemblance and behavior makes it difficult to differentiate. Check these flea sprays for yards.  But, a closer look at the two insects shows that they exhibit distinct features which […]

What are the differences between bed bugs vs mites? Definitely, no infestation from any of bed bugs or mites is good. But exterminating them requires that you know their differences.   In summary, bed bugs are blood-sucking insects that bite human and animal hosts. However, Dust mites are arachnids eating dead skin cells left by humans, […]

For most home and pet owners, a flea infestation (see images) can cause panic. Below I’ve discussed the 7 top home remedies for fleas – they’re effective, convenient, and budget friendly.   Fleas bite humans and pets to suck blood – which often leads to anemia and transmission of diseases such as Tularemia, Tungiansis, Murine […]

Know how to get rid of termites? Despite that most homeowners prefer professional termite extermination – particularly after a termite inspection – comprehensive steps for prevention and total termite extermination.  In summary, the most common technique include soil treatment and chemical termite killers with active ingredients such as fipronil and imidacloprid. Further, you may also […]

Tea tree oil for bed bugs – finding an exterminator is expensive, and even when you find one, they use toxic chemicals. Removing bed bugs can be undulating, especially when you are not sure the best tactic to use. Most homeowners have tried various essential oils to kill bed bugs. But, does tea tree oil kill […]

Does salt kill bed bugs? There are many popular home remedies for bed bugs including essential oils such as Tea Tree Oil, and Lavender.  Salt is cheap and readily available and is also easy to use. However, not all of them will give you the best result. So, does salt kill bed bugs? The short answer […]

Does vinegar kill bed bugs? Bed bug infestations have seen an increase in the use of natural bed bug remedies like essential oil for bed bugs. Among those in common use is vinegar.   Simple answer is – YES. A highly-concentrated solution of white vinegar will kill bed bugs on contact. Acetic acid in vinegar kills bed […]

Does apple cider vinegar kill fleas? To make your life and that of your pets as stress-free as possible, proper flea extermination is a must. Summer is here and unfortunately; it brings along a lot of flea activity plus the hatching of flea eggs.  There is one tested method employed by many pet owners to […]

What does bed bug poop look like? First, they’re not solid and hence difficult to pick up – they’ll readily smear like toothpaste since it look like a liquid. Bed bugs will feed every 5 to 10 days and will numb your pain using its anesthetic saliva (see bed bug images). You may notice eggs, […]

How to snake a drain? Sometimes you just need a quick fix to your slow-moving drain. Or maybe pouring boiling water down the drain doesn’t work anymore?   Well, snaking your drain would be an excellent option for this! But, while at it, other options include using a plunger, or drain cleaners.  In the snaking process, you’d use the […]

Essential oils for bed bugs? make the list of natural treatments for bed bugs. Whenever conventional bed bug treatments fail, many homeowners opt for natural treatments, including essential oils. But do they really work effectively? Well, many essential oils have been in use for pest control for decades. These include, lavender, tea tree oil, thyme, […]

Which bugs that look like bed bugs? While there are many bugs you mistake with bed bugs, there are clear signs to tell them apart. Bed bugs are the size of about one apple seed. In summary, bugs that look like bed bugs include roach nymphs, book-lice, carpet beetles, swallow bugs, spider beetle, and bat bugs. Read […]

I answer this question: what happens when you squish a bed bug? A dead bed bug is the only guarantee that you’ve won war against the bugs. Options include home remedies, traps, steamers, or mechanical squashing. Well, you can squash or burst bed bugs with your fingers or shoe leaving behind a red stain from the […]

What do baby fleas look like? Check these baby flea (larvae) videos, images, and pictures – check their color and size. Flea larvae are worm-like, leg-less, off-white in color and measure about ¼ inches with a tiny head. You’ll mainly find them during a flea infestation on second-hand furniture and pet sleeping.  The short answer on […]

If you’re a homeowner, how do you get rid of a cockroach colony? Some of the roach-control products available in the market are roach bombs, roach sprays, roach killers, and roach gels. However, I’ve come to love Boric acid powder (available on Amazon) for its effectiveness in killing roaches. Boric Acid For Roaches? Boric acid powder is a boron derivative. […]

Do water purification tablets kill viruses? Well, water purification tablets release free chlorine into the dirty water to kill pathogens – just like it happens with municipal water treatment. In summary, water purification tablets with chlorine dioxide will kill micro-organisms like cryptosporidium, bacteria, and viruses. But are the tablet safe? Well, the tablets will be […]

Do bed bugs have wings? So, what bugs can be mistaken for bed bugs? that also have wings. Insects with wings can fly in search of food or while escaping from their predators or bed bug spray.  Pre-historic bed bugs had wings while current-day ones only possess under-developed wing pads that don’t allow bed bugs […]

Really, what do flea eggs look like? Well, for anyone who’ve been bitten by a bed bug, you can be sure there are some tiny flea eggs lurking around to hatch – either from your cat or dogs. But to control flea eggs, you must effectively know their physical appearance and places where they’re hidden […]

Are you trying to determine if we have bed bugs in the house? First, I’ll narrate a personal experience I had 8 months ago. I had just come back from our vacation – I was into 1 Vrbo and 2 hotels – which I had thoroughly inspected with no signs of bed bugs.  However, the […]

Here’s how to unclog a bathtub drain with standing water. Lately, I’ve been getting many calls from clients who have clogged their bathtubs with excessive hair and soap scum. I also recently covered how to unclog a shower drain full of hair.  Definitely, the questions come something like this: – how do I unclog a bathtub drain […]

Where do fleas live? Often-times, fleas will cause a scare in your home and yard – but you can control these bugs. Equally important is that fleas will be difficult to track them down and control too.  In Summary, fleas are mainly ecto-parasites & live on pet hosts where they’ll suck blood, fleas mate, and ultimately […]

Sometimes it is not easy to be able to tell the difference between flea eggs vs dandruff that appears on your pets skin – but fleas cant’t live in human hair. Arming yourself with the knowledge to successfully determine which is which will greatly help you in the treatment of these conditions including allergies. When […]

Do bed bugs jump? Bed bugs will mainly live in clothes, mattress or cracks. However, most homeowners confess that bed bugs are one of the trickiest insects to control. Bed bugs are caused by travelling, second-hand furniture and mattresses. Maybe you’ve heard that bed bugs have no wings and can’t jump? So, how do these […]

This’s a review of crossfire for bed bugs. With some diligence, most folks will be bedbug free for less than $200-$300 spread over 2-3 months. If done properly, you shouldn’t see bugs after 2 -3 weeks – using CrossFire plus Cimexa. Lots of people believe in steaming/heat treating bed bugs. I tried it twice & here’s why […]

When you consider controlling bed bugs (Cimex lectularious), knowing what to look for (pictures of bed bugs) is your best defense. Below I’ve listed 99+ best images & bed bug pictures including baby bed bugs, nymphs, fertilized females, eggs, and adults.   By definition: Bed bugs are flat- to oval-shaped reddish brown insects that are 4-5 […]

What do flea larvae eat? Flea larvae (35% of the flea population) is the second phase of the fleas’ life cycle. Depending on the levels of humidity and temperature, flea Larvae development takes 1 to 10 days. But what do flea larvae really eat?  The short answer is, flea larvae feed primarily on flea dirt which is (1) […]