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We all know that leaving food unattended can attract pests. But did you know that different kinds of food attract different kinds of pests? And it helps to know what kind of food attracts what kind of pest. In this article, we are discussing what attracts wasps and specifically asking do wasps eat meat and … Read more
When you read articles online about how to naturally get rid of spiders, you often see peppermint oil suggested. But how effective is peppermint oil, really? Does peppermint oil repel spiders as effectively as they say? Yes, but there is so much more to it than a simple yes or no answer… Peppermint oil does … Read more
Rats have a bad reputation, which is understandable, considering that they are rodents who are notorious for spreading deadly diseases. But did you know that not all people consider rats PESTS? Some people even have them as PETS! Here are the advantages and disadvantages of keeping rats as pets. Rats as pets pros 1. Rats … Read more
Do you notice that mosquitoes seem to like dark places? You often hear them buzzing around at night, flying off when you disturb them and buzzing around when you suddenly turn on your bathroom light. Yes, mosquitoes do actually prefer dark places, and here are the reasons why… 1. Mosquitoes are generally more active at … Read more
Do you have phantom itching after lice — do you still experience itching even after your lice have been treated? This is very confusing as there are no ‘itching triggers’. But fear not, you are not alone in this… Phantom itching, also known as psychosomatic itching, is a recognised phenomenon and has been ever since … Read more
Parasitic wasps are wasps that lay their eggs inside other insects. This sounds brutal — and it is for the other insects — and when some homeowners hear about parasitic wasps, they wonder if parasitic wasps are dangerous to humans. Wasps get a bad reputation anyway — because of the likes of hornets and yellow … Read more
Flies are some of the most common household pests. In fact, they are so common that many homeowners don’t even consider them as household pests anymore and just inherent parts of their surroundings. But let’s not forget that nature didn’t create flies just to annoy humans. They play an important role in nature. Below we … Read more
Dog fleas are very hard to get rid of. Fleas are resilient pests because they breed and become adults very quickly. And to make things worse, many pet owners make mistakes when using dog flea treatments. Don’t be one of these pet owners. Here is our guide to avoiding dog flea treatment mistakes. Dog flea … Read more
Have you ever woken up in the morning and found dead cockroaches? Often lying upside down in a corner of your bathroom or kitchen. But what is the explanation behind this phenomenon? Should you be worried? Why do you find dead cockroaches in the morning? 1. You have a cockroach infestation Hitchhiking and passing by … Read more
Bed bugs are small pests — measuring only one to seven millimetres. If you are getting bitten by bed bugs during the night, the dark surroundings may make these pests difficult to spot. You may want to search for them when the sun is out. But how do you actually find bed bugs during the … Read more