You might have wondered, if a poison dart frog is, well obviously poisonous, so as a king cobra? No, poison and venom are both toxicants animals use to prey or as defense mechanism. But they differ in a way they are delivered. Poison vs Venom If an animal is describe as venomous, it means that […]

The life cycle of a cockroach consist of three distinct stages: egg, nymph, and adult. It’ll all start with the female carrying the eggs in its abdomen. Producing between 10 and 40 eggs at a time depending on the specie. They carry in specialized cases called ootheca. The female will deposit this egg capsule (shaped […]

Mosquitoes are known carries of several infamous viruses, most notably malaria and dengue fever. And they are in fact the deadliest animal in the planet according to the World Health Organization. They’re responsible in the deaths of millions of people each year. But do you know that they cannot transmit HIV? Yes, you read it right. […]

Ants maybe those annoying insects that always bothers you when indoors or outdoors, but do you know that they actually help the environment? Here are some of our picks for Top 10 Ant Facts! Ants don’t have lungs. Oxygen enters through tiny holes all over the body and carbon dioxide leaves through the same holes. […]

Keep your Kitchen Clean Cockroach saliva, droppings and decomposing body parts contain allergens that can exacerbate the symptoms of allergy sufferers. Vacuum Many people have a dust mite allergy. These pests feed on human and animal dead skin cells, and vacuuming at least once a week using a machine with a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate) filter […]

Ticks are small blood sucker animals that can very pesky for you, your family and pets. Here are some Facts about Ticks: Ticks are not insects. It’s true. Ticks are not insects, although they are often mistaken for them. Ticks are actually classified as arachnids, or relatives of spiders, scorpions and mites. They are obligate […]

Mosquito Lifecycle Believe it or not, mosquitoes do not simply die off during the colder months. Exactly how a mosquito survives the winter can differ by species. The mosquito responsible for transmitting Zika virus, Aedes aegypti, overwinters in the egg stage. As temperatures begin to fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, adult females deposit their final batch […]

Fleas are the most widespread parasites found on fur-bearing animals, such as dogs and cats. Fleas are small, wingless, flat insects with three pairs of legs. Fleas feed on any warm-blooded body, including humans. But, they prefer to suck on hairy animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, mice, opossums, raccoons and skunks. Fleas lives on their […]

It’s important to get a termite inspection done by your local pest specialist every one to three years to keep your properties safe from termites. These kind of infestation can compromise the structural stability of a home, and cause thousands of dollars in damage, without anyone even knowing. Take a look at our Top 5 Signs of a Termite […]