From Jerry constantly outsmarting Tom to rats concocting marvelous dishes, the signs of overly-intelligent rodents are all around us. Sure these are just cartoon characters, but is it based on some reality? We have all been frustrated at one point or another by mice getting away or outsmarting us. It…
From food pyramids to calorie guides, we have a pretty good idea of what humans need to eat in a day. But what about mice? How much food and water do mice need to survive? Food The amount of food needed is going to depend on various factors such as:…
“Sleep tight; don’t let the bed bugs bite.” might be the most absurdly contradicting advice ever given. How is one supposed to sleep tight, or soundly/well, when they are actively defending against blood-sucking parasites. To defend against these mini-monsters is to sit up with shoe in hand smashing anything approaching….
Whether you encounter them in your home or in your garden, the black garden ant (Lasius Niger) can raise a lot of questions. With workers that may live 4 years and queens living 15 years or more, they are not going away quickly. In light of this, let’s explore the black…
Many people are either overly confident in their home builder and insulation or severely underestimate the ability of pests to find and create entryways into homes. We all want to believe our homes are sealed up and pest proof. Here are a few things you need to know about: -Sealing…
Hiking seasons and therefore tick season is upon us. Unfortunately, this means all of the tick-borne pathogens as well. Even just writing about ticks makes my skin crawl, but it is important to be familiar with the symptoms to diagnose ailments such as Lyme disease as early as possible. Here…
