organisms that live on a host (animal, human, bug, etc.) and that consume nutrients that are found on such hosts
It’s been known for a year that mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide emitted from breathing mammals. However, it’s been suggested and observed that mosquitoes tend to swarm some people while leaving other people mostly alone. Now there is scientific evidence to back up this claim. Well, we should say “more evidence” anyway. That’s because […]
There are a myriad of bugs and animals which we consider pests because they make your life more difficult one way or another. Whether it be raccoons getting into your trash, squirrels getting in your attic or ants invading your kitchen, pests can really be a nuisance. But there are a number of pests which […]
Yes, bugs are everywhere. Even in your shelter from nature otherwise known as your home. Bugs live in and live off of nutrients found in and around plants in nature so the plants in your home are no exception. In this article we will give some examples of what may be eating your indoor plants. […]
You may already know that mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide, the gas that mammals expel when they breathe. You may also know that mosquitoes use infrared light as another way to track living animals. But, you may not know that mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors of the visual spectrum. This is brand new […]
Bed bugs are small, flat, reddish-brown parasitic insects that feed on human and animal blood every five to ten days. Their small size (about 1mm-7mm in length) and flat bodies enable them to fit easily in cracks and crevices of walls, windows, floors, furniture, and on beds, making it hard to spot them. They are […]
The CDC states that lemon eucalyptus oil is “comparable to DEET in effectiveness”. After all, no one wants to spray chemicals on their body. But, when you have mosquitoes dive-bombing you every three seconds, you do what you have to do. But, if this natural repellent can work just as well, it is a no-brainer. There can […]
Animal and pest experts agree that most fleas get into your home by hitching a ride on pets. But, fleas can also come in on people who have handled a flea-infested animal. They can hitch rides on clothing and on the body hair of a human. One flea can bite up to 400 times per […]
With school back in full swing now, kids have a much easier time sharing things. Some share crayons. Some share homework or answers. And unfortunately, others share things such as chickenpox, lice and even, as some parents complain – chiggers! In Florida, the rates of reported chigger bites have been increasing steadily since 2008. However, […]