Pest Guide

Tiny black bugs that look like poppy seeds: what are some examples? Ever found a small black bug in your bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, or out in the garden and thought it looked like a poppy seed? It’s not a unique experience, as there are a variety of minor bugs – including ticks, ants, fleas, and

If you recently encountered chigger mites outside and are concerned about chiggers in bed, then keep reading. Chiggers are the common name for the parasitic larval stage of several mite species in the arachnid class and genus Eutrombicula.  Unlike bed bugs, you need a magnifying glass to see chiggers. Although they are one of the

Learning how to keep centipedes out of your bed means understanding what they like to eat. These creatures are excellent hunters. They prefer dark, damp places and hunt for other small insects such as spiders, cockroaches, bed bugs, and silverfish. First, find out what kind of centipede you have in your home. Different species require

Are you finding beetles in your house that look like roaches but need to figure out what they are? Whether it’s size, shape, or color leading to your confusion – chances are with the proper identification skills and a little bit of bug research, you’ll be able to determine the exact species. In this article,

Spider beetles are a group of insects that belong to the family Ptinidae. These beetles are 3-4mm, rotund pests that feed on stored food products such as grains, rodent droppings, feathers, flour, and cereals. Spider beetles have long legs that resemble spiders, hence their name. These insects live indoors or outdoors, depending on the season

Do fleas live long without a host? An adult flea will live up to a few weeks on a host. However, the flea lifecycle can last from a few weeks to over a year. It all depends on temperature, humidity, and the presence of a suitable host. If an adult dog or cat flea is

Can fleas live in human hair? No, most fleas will not live in or on human hair; they are host-specific parasites. Host-specific means that they need a particular host to survive and procreate. However, a flea can crawl across your hair if your home is infested with fleas. If a flea happens to crawl in

Do termites bite? None of the termite species are known for biting people. However, if you happen to upset or disturb one, it may attempt to bite you in defense and cause mild skin irritation. Termites have mandibles and use them to feed on wood, dead leaves, paper, boxes, and other organic matter. They don’t

A cockroach proof container is a must if you live in a metropolitan area where roaches roam through buildings. However, you can’t totally eliminate cockroaches from your home if your building has an issue. But having a cockroach proof storage container can help reduce the number of pests getting into your food. Eliminating some of