The scientific name for the great black wasp is Sphex Pensylvanicus. It is generally found in North America and it feeds off of living insects. The Sphex Pensylvanicus is a large wasp. The male wasps are significantly smaller than females. The females reach about 1-1.5 inches long, slightly larger than the males. Though the sting … Read more
Larder beetles are large oval shaped insects that are usually black in color with yellow banded wings. They are member of the dermestid pest family. A female beetle normally lays eggs during spring and summer. The larva lodges itself inside the rotting meat. They develop into an adult beetle usually after two to three months. … Read more
You may have the latest designer leather couches, sprawled living space with avant garde coffee tables and plush beanbags. But everything goes to waste if your guests manage to spot a quivering nose or hear a subdued squeak from behind the bookcase or the neglected flower pots. Rats and mice have the power to kill … Read more
How much do you hate it when you turn on the light and see a lizard smirking at you from the wall? Honestly, they do walk around like they own the place! If you are looking for remedies to get rid of those slithery pests, look no further. Here is a list of home remedies … Read more
Raccoons are commonly found in woody areas and can be found loitering around in the night. Raccoons are extremely good climbers and can leap great distances. It’s not uncommon to spot one on top of house roofs. Raccoons are destructive by nature and can quickly ruin crops, farms, vegetation, etc. in a few days. Raccoons … Read more
Are you tired of often being surrounded by clusters of pigeons? Have a group of pigeons made a nest inside your home and are bringing in dust and shedding feathers all over the place? While beautiful creatures in themselves, pigeons often overstay their welcome and can quickly become a nuisance. They make a mess and … Read more
If you share your life with four legged friends, you would naturally want to care for them. Obviously, you don’t want them to be flea infested. Not only is it a pain in the backside (couldn’t resist the pun) for your canine companion, it is a sign of an unhealthy environment. Modern anti-flea ointments and … Read more
It is not only criminals who can attack your house and rob you of your valuable artifacts; some tiny beings can be even more perilous. The less than inch long insects, called crickets (Gryllidae) can infest your house and life with their devilish nature. Once they master the art of entering your house, or if … Read more
Mosquito bites have been known to be the cause of a number of complications, right from allergies to serious ailments and diseases on humans. Though there are effective ways to get rid of mosquitoes from entering your home or breeding near your living area, shielding yourself entirely from mosquito bites is quite impossible. Hence it … Read more
While spiders do act as natural insecticides by feeding on insects, their cons often exceed the pros. Not only are they an unpleasant sight, but their webs and eggs can be pretty harmful if ingested. Also, the bites of many breeds of spiders like the notorious black widow spider can be fatal. While spiders like … Read more