Bees, wasps, and hornets play a significant role in the ecosystem. But when do they become liabilities to humans? Have you noticed wholes on the surfaces of your walls or decks? The female hornet can cause these damages because they need a place to lay their eggs and make their habitat. This is a cycle…
Rats can be seen at home for two main reasons; food and shelter. Though they are scared of human activities, rodents are harmful when they directly infect humans with diseases such as hantavirus, rat-bite fever, lymphocytic choriomeningitis, and leptospirosis. They may also serve as reservoirs for diseases transmitted by ectoparasites, such as plague, murine typhus,…
Did you know that termites have been here for more than 120 million years? They are also known as the “silent killers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper undetected. But how can you identify if termites are infesting your home? Some of the signs are discolored or dropping walls,…
A colony of ants looks amusing but can also cause damage to your household. Ants invade homes because of food. They are somehow called opportunistic feeders because they eat everything, especially sweets. Aside from spreading bacteria and allergic reactions, they can also destroy your homes by chewing a hole in the wood that may damage…
Was there a moment when you were sitting on the couch, and a flying cockroach landed on you? You may have screamed at the top of your lungs. Roaches are insects that carry salmonella, staphylococcus, and even leprosy, and they come into your home because of food, shelter, and water. Who doesn’t want to have…
Who would have thought that mosquitoes and flies can impact your daily living? Mosquitoes affect millions of people by transmitting dengue, encephalitis, yellow fever, malaria, and filariasis. To protect your family at home, you need to have effective remedies to put them away. In some households, home remedies work, such as removing stagnant water where…
Controlling pests is very important in every household. Poor pest management at home can lead to the spreading of disease, food contamination, and property damage. Nowadays, most property/homeowners consult experts on how they can protect their households from pests. Some common diseases that can be acquired from pests are asthma and allergies that can be…