Chiggers are tiny red mites that are sometimes called “redbugs.” They are so tiny that most people can’t see them. But when chiggers bite, they cause days of intense itching far out of proportion to their small size. When someone walks, or worse, lies down or plays in an area infested with chiggers, they don’t soon forget the experience.
… VIEW MORERecycling is what we all do these days. But, if recycling containers and recycling centers aren’t carefully monitored, they can provide a nice refuge for pests such as cockroaches and fruit flies. The problem is that containers tossed into recycling bins are rarely completely empty, and they are not always rinsed. It doesn’t take much syrupy residue in the bottom of a soft drink can to generate a lot of fruit flies.
… VIEW MORESo you’re one of those poor unfortunates who are allergic to chocolate. Hold on a minute. You may not be allergic to chocolate at all; you may be allergic to cockroach parts in your chocolate!
… VIEW MOREQ. We have a couple of woodpeckers that are pecking away at the soffits around the roof of our house. This started about a week ago and they’re at it every day. We try to chase them away but they’re right back. There are already quite a few big holes in the boards. What can we do?
… VIEW MOREQ. I really like ants and I want to do a school report on the life of ants. Can you tell me how an ant nest operates? My mom said it was okay to get some help from pest experts as long as I use my own words.
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