Question Just in the last week we have seen lots of tiny mite-like things around our windows on the ground level. They’re red in color; does that mean they’re chiggers that suck blood? Answer The tiny pests could be a number of things: bird mites, brown dog ticks, rat mites — and you should have
VIEW MOREQuestion I sprayed an insecticide on several hydrangea bushes to kill aphids. The next day, most of the leaves had turned yellow and were starting to drop off. I’m heartbroken that I might have killed my hydrangeas. What did I do wrong? Answer What you experienced is what we call “phytotoxicity,” which is a fancy
VIEW MOREQuestion We seem to have a constant problem with spiders in our house. I know they feed on insects but I don’t really see a lot of insects inside. I’m tired of spraying insecticide all the time. What can we do to keep spiders out? Answer You may have discovered that insecticides are not very
VIEW MOREQuestion What are “pantry pests?” My mother who is staying with us told me that I had pantry pests in my kitchen. I think she meant the little beetles that I see in my cupboards. Answer Pantry pests are an assortment of beetles, moths, and other “bugs” that feed in dried food products like flour
VIEW MOREQuestion We’ve had our home professionally treated for fleas before but it doesn’t seem to work very well. Seems like in just a couple of weeks, we’re seeing fleas again. Is this normal? Answer It’s not normal. Maybe you need to try a different pest management company. Flea control, however, involves more than just treatment
VIEW MOREQuestion We have fruit flies in the house again. We seem to get this problem every summer about this time. Why is that? Answer Fruit flies can be a year-round pest in homes but they can be worse during harvest season. They’re associated with ripe fruits and vegetables which are more common in our homes
VIEW MOREWe’ve all marveled at the intricacy, beauty, and efficiency of a spider’s web. We’ve all cursed when we accidentally walked through one.
VIEW MOREQuestion I’m trying to get my second grade daughter ready to go back to school. Unfortunately, in her classroom, all of the kids hang their backpacks and book bags up on pegs where they touch each other. I read that head lice like to hide in bags and packs so I’m worried about her bringing
VIEW MOREQuestion Is there anything we can do to prevent those jumping spider crickets that show up about this time every year? We always get them in our yard shed but I can’t stand it when I find them in the basement, too! How come we only get them this time of year? Answer I think
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