Summers are the most active time for ticks to go around with their business, so whether it’s you or your pets, almost everyone at home is at risk of getting a tick bite. Though a number of over-the-counter medications are available to get rid of ticks, they are both expensive and not always skin friendly … Read more
The problem of bat-infestation is more common than one would be inclined to think. Although bats may not necessarily cause trouble and are in fact a great source for removing insects from the house, their droppings may cause health-related problems – the primary one being histoplasmosis, which manifests in the form of flu-like symptoms. If … Read more
Squirrels are furry creatures that belong to the rodent category. They are considered rodents due to their ability to infest an area and their ability to cause destruction via digging, stealing plant bulbs, etc. Squirrels also carry diseases such as salmonella and are considered a health hazard due to the numerous ticks and fleas on … Read more
Flies may be of many kinds – like the common house fly, the fruit fly or the drain fly – but all of them are dangerous for human health. Fruit flies are attracted by sweet fruits that are lying in the open, drain flies seek damp places like drains to lay their eggs and house … Read more
Chiggers or red bugs are insects or small organisms invisible to the naked eye, but present in wooded and infested areas (with grass and vegetation). These organisms can, when they come across a human body, attach themselves to it. It has been scientifically proved that it is possible for chiggers to remain on human skin … Read more
Millipedes, well, are ugly. But that is all to them. Thankfully, unlike the centipedes, millipedes do not bite and are not aggressive. They are around 1 ½ inches long and the poor dears curl up when disturbed. Also, they are really slow. There are over 6000 species, meaning there may be little black, reddish, orange-ish … Read more
Silverfish is a tiny bug which is also known as Lepismasaccharina. These bugs are mainly carrot-shaped, wingless, and brownish in color and have silver scales on their body. They can also be identified by their teardrop shape. Their growth from eggs to full grown adult generally has no visible change. Though silverfish bite is not … Read more
“Sleep tight, and don’t let the bed bugs bite.” Well, there is no reason for you to take this saying seriously, until one of them has bitten you hard. Bed bugs are a common problem in most homes, not necessarily due to poor sanitation. You never know, your bed too might have provided shelter to … Read more
Mange is a common skin disease that affects pets like birds, cats, and dogs caused by external parasites called mites, some of which appear naturally in a dog’s fur, while others can be harmful. The veterinarian treatment involves the use of heavy chemical poisons to kill the pathogens and chemical ointments. Some may be wary … Read more
As disgusting as it may be, we all have ingested weevils along with our food without knowing, whether they be adults or in the form of invisible eggs. You can find them just about anywhere – in your bedroom, pantry, and kitchen. These insects are such a common and persistent problem that there is simply … Read more