Author: Tiffany Ferguson

You’re walking into the kitchen for a midnight snack when — bam! — a cockroach scurries across the floor. Panic sets in. Is it just one rogue bug… or the tip of a much nastier iceberg? Why Seeing One Cockroach Matters. Cockroaches are nocturnal and stealthy. If one happens to be out in the open…

If you’ve ever noticed tiny red dots crawling on your windowsill or patio in spring or fall, you’ve likely met the clover mite. Though nearly microscopic, these mites can appear in overwhelming numbers and may leave many homeowners puzzled—and a little alarmed. Here’s what you need to know about clover mites, how to identify them,…

As a pool owner, you know that there are specific pool protocols, like skimming and algae removal, that can be used to remove or deter water bugs from the pool itself. However, it’s also important to know how to keep bugs away from the pool area in general. To help manage the pool area, then…

Few animals on Earth evoke the antipathy that mosquitoes do. Their itchy irritating bites and nearly ubiquitous presence can ruin a backyard barbecue or a hike in the woods. They have an uncanny ability to sense our murderous intentions, taking flight and disappearing milliseconds before a fatal swat. And in our bedrooms, the persistent, whiny…

If your home dryer vent is clogged, you may not be aware of the hidden risks associated with it. It is easy to forget how essential it is to clean your dryer vent regularly, but doing so can put your safety at risk. Here are the hidden risks associated with a clogged dryer vent. Fire…