Ant hives are amazing little machines. They reproduce, forage, gather and hunt for food, go to war, and protect themselves. They are capable of so many things with so many individuals. Yet these tiny creatures seemed to be programmed to complete tasks far larger than themselves without a clear form of communication. …
Of all the insects in the insect world, termites have an amazing reputation. People believe that they can eat your entire house. They can take down a building in as little as a few hours. Termites are impossible to get rid of. These statements are all myths. But one pressing…
It’s often that I get calls about rodents scratching in the walls and attic at night. These scurrying creatures keep home owners awake at night with their noise and the worry that they cause. Mice and rats may be building a nest, gathering food from your pantry or kitchen, or any number of…
We’ve finally hit the summer months and the weather is beautiful. Everyone has been sheltering in place, and now parks, beaches and nature walks are starting to open up across the country. People are more eager this year to take nature trips than they have been in a very long time. But…
Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system. According to the Mayo Clinic, it is a condition in which the airways in your respiratory system swell up and create excess mucus. This makes it hard to breath causing coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Many children suffer from this disease. But…
The summer is here and insect season is upon us. In my part of the country, Oklahoma pest control companies are busy fighting all sorts of pest issues. …
Bed bugs are getting more numerous by the day. The National Pest Management Association recently did a study and found that most Americans believe that bed bug issues are…
There are many different ants in the insect kingdom. In fact, there are more than 12,000 different species of ants in the world. Identifying different types of ants…
Lift any rock or stone and you will find a pill bug. These little creatures are also known as roly poly, wood lice, armadillo bug or potato bugs. Every kid has found these hiding in their yard. But what are these things? And what do pill bugs eat? Pill bugs…
Hopping through the trees, our furry friends rush frantically about. Squirrels can be just as enjoyable to watch as any bird. They are complete with personalities and a sense of humor. But don’t be fooled, they can be aggressive when they want to be. But is there more to these cute…