Using bay leaves to repel cockroaches - Does it work

Using bay leaves to repel cockroaches – Does it work?

Cockroaches often get a bad reputation due to their habits and disgusting nature. However, cockroaches have a serious function and impact on our environment. They are perhaps natures leading recycling machines. Cockroaches munch on decaying matter to clean and reduce what would otherwise be a pretty smelly place. Cockroaches just as useful as they are…

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Do’s and Don’ts of Bed Bug Control

To say that living with bed bugs can be traumatizing is not an exaggeration. There are many documented cases of people developing social anxiety, depression and PTSD from living with bed bugs. There are many myths and misconceptions about what you should and shouldn’t do in the event of a bed bug infestation. It is…

What Attracts Cockroaches In Your Home

What Attracts Cockroaches In Your Home

Cockroaches are probably one of the most annoying pests that you never want to find in your home. Unfortunately, no matter how clean your home is, there is a possibility that you may encounter a cockroach infestation. But, how did they get there and what’s attracting them to your home? Unlike many other insects, cockroaches…

How To Deal With A Bed Bug Infestation

How To Deal With A Bed Bug Infestation

A bed bug infestation is something that no homeowner ever expects or hopes to encounter. However, it’s very possible that one day you may catch a bed bug lurking inside of your mattress or couch cushions. In the case that you do find yourself living with bed bugs, it’s important for you to understand how…

Can Mice Make You Sick

Can Mice Make You Sick

It’s a simple question that you may be asking from the second that you notice a mouse in your home. But it’s an important fact to know whether or not those mice can make you and your family sick. Generally, a homeowner with a mouse infestation may be worried more about the structural damage or…

Do All Mouse Dropping have hantavirus

Do All Mouse Droppings Have Hantavirus

One of the biggest concerns that arise when you discover mice in your home is the possibility of your family contracting diseases such as Hantavirus from mouse droppings. But, do all mice droppings actually have the Hantavirus in them? Not exactly. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you shouldn’t get rid of the mice. There’s…

Do Bed Bugs Go Away On Their Own

Do Bed Bugs Go Away On Their Own

Bed bugs can be quite a nuisance and wreak havoc on your living situation, making it entirely uncomfortable to sleep at night. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to get rid of bed bugs – which may make you want to give up altogether and hope that they just disappear on their own. However, as long…