People have been making extraordinary efforts to avoid hornet attacks since the killer or murder hornets were first detected in the United States. The murder hornets attack beehives, kill honeybees, capture the larvae, and have killed up to 50 people every year in Japan, giving them the nickname of the Asian hornet. The European or […]

Hornets are useful garden insects that aid in the fertilization of plants and the control of hazardous garden pests. But when they construct a nest in your mailbox, disrupt your backyard BBQ, or just randomly sting you and your family, it's more practical to find a way to keep them at bay, like setting up […]

Termites are one of the most notorious pests in the house, going as far as inflicting structural damage--about $30 billion yearly in the U.S. Some homeowners rely on ants, specifically black ants, for defending their house against these nasty pests--these ants can eat a termite colony and ward them off. Carpenter ants and termites are […]

Finding a few ants in the kitchen is common, but finding lines of these critters coming out of wall cracks can be unsettling. Although it’s unpleasant, it’s common for most pests and insects to find their way inside the walls if there’s an opening – and one of these common household pests are little black […]

The most common ant elimination methods involve the application of ant-killer pesticides which usually contain harmful chemicals. Using these pesticides may pose some risks to your health as well as the environment, that’s why it’s worth considering trying natural ant control methods.  So what are some of the best eco-friendly ways to chase black ants […]

Ants may not be as big of a health and safety threat like other pests, but they’re still a nuisance that can plague your home. If left unchecked, many common species of carpenter ants – or black sugar ants, as most common ant species are collectively known – can infest your home, establish their colony, […]

Argentine ants are dark brown in color that release a musty odor and one of the most aggressive and invasive ant species originating from South America. These ants often infest homes during hotter periods of the year. While they have been known to be territorial and possibly attack other species, Argentine ants rarely bite humans. […]

Ants are extremely common across the United States. While many of them are vital to helping your local ecosystem flourish, more than a few ant species have become a nuisance pest for people across the world, with an entire colony spanning buildings and city blocks in search of food and water sources. Given the different […]

Ants are some of the most common nuisance pests you can encounter, with millions of insects making their way across the United States alone per day. Common ant species like pavement ants regularly invade homes for food sources, while more resilient species can take up entire city blocks. The best way to get rid of […]

Pest problems are easier to handle if you identify the exact bug species that you're dealing with - but there are times when that may be difficult. This can be an issue since not all pest removal methods work equally for all insect types. For some species like Argentine black ants and termites, knowing the […]