2016

3 Things You Need To Know About Gray Widow Spiders

Gray widow spiders, also called house button spiders or brown widow spiders, are a venomous pest that may live inside homes. These spiders are the cousins of the more infamous black widow spiders. Here are three things you need to know about gray widow spiders. How are gray widow spiders identified? The appearance of gray widow spiders can vary significantly between individuals, and despite their name, they aren’t gray. Their bodies can range from white to black, though most are light to medium-brown.…

4 Things You Need To Know About European Starlings

Many people don’t think of birds as pests, but some types of birds can cause major problems for homeowners. European Starlings are one of these nuisance bird species; here are four things you need to know about them. What do European Starlings look like? These birds have a distinctive appearance and are fairly easy to identify. European Starlings are fairly large birds and can reach lengths of about 8.5 inches when fully grown.…

I love spending time outside on my patio, but last year, the bugs were so bad that I couldn't stand spending any time outside. I missed being able to sit out by the fire reading a good book and enjoying a nice glass of wine, so I started looking for ways to get rid of the bugs that were invading my space. My research helped me find out that a pest control specialist may be the solution to my insect problem. I now have my yard treated a couple times each year and have planted a few plants that help keep the bugs away. My blog will tell you exactly what I did to reclaim my yard from all of the insects that are so bothersome.