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When you read articles online about DIY termite control, you notice that many of them suggest using boiling water. But how effective is it in getting rid of termites? Does boiling water kill termites? Yes, it does. But its effectiveness is very limited… Pros and cons of using boiling water to kill termites Pros Cons … Read more
Nobody wants spiders in their bathroom — to wash their face and feel something crawling on them while they have their eyes closed. Your bathroom should be a safe space for you to carry out your ablutions, but spiders, through no fault of their own, can intrude into your bathroom. This is not only an … Read more
Have you noticed that often, when you are going on holiday to places where there are likely to be a lot of mosquitoes — camping for example — people advise you to wear dark clothing to avoid these nasty bloodsuckers? Their reasoning is that mosquitoes are attracted to certain colors— especially dark colors. And if … Read more
Nobody wants rats inside their homes — unless they keep rats as pets. These rodents carry diseases. There is also the damage caused by rats in homes — nobody wants damage caused by rats! But what damage can rats cause in homes? How rats cause damage in homes The Damage caused by rats in homes … Read more
For many people, head lice are a recurring problem. You think you have got rid of your head lice, but every now and again they come back. This can be very frustrating because having head lice can be incredibly itchy and very uncomfortable. Getting rid of head lice once is great. But how do you … Read more
Flies are annoying insects that often find their way into your food. Fruit flies are particularly annoying because they can get inside fruit and vegetables — making them more difficult to see. You can sometimes accidentally eat fruit flies because of this. But what happens when you eat fruit flies? Should you be concerned? How … Read more
We all know that fleas are bad news for cats. They bite cats, causing them to itch, which increases the risk of intense scratching, wounding, and infections. But there is one health risk associated with these bloodsucking insects that is often overlooked — flea anemia. Here’s everything you need to know about flea anemia in … Read more
We all know that cockroaches are disgusting creatures. They live in garbage cans, sewers, and other unsanitary places. They can give you diseases such as cholera, salmonellosis, and typhoid fever. This is why you do everything you can to get rid of them as soon as possible. But how do you know that pest control … Read more
When you have bed bugs at home, one of the first things you should do is try to control them. Contain them in a small area as much as you can. This will make them easier to manage. However, this is easier said than done. Bed bugs naturally spread from room to room, making them … Read more
We all know that ants are attracted to food. If you leave small crumbs on your dining table or kitchen countertop, ants will find them… But have you every wondered why you sometimes see ants in your room even if there is no food around? 1. There is actually food in the room The simplest … Read more