Pincers or Pinchers? Which Term Is Actually Correct?
Pincers or pinchers? Find out which term is technically correct, why both are commonly used, and what they’re called on bugs like earwigs and other animals.
Pincers or pinchers? Find out which term is technically correct, why both are commonly used, and what they’re called on bugs like earwigs and other animals.
Not sure if you’ve found cluster flies? Learn how to identify cluster flies, how they differ from house flies, and the signs I use to tell them apart.
Can house flies spread disease? Learn how house flies contaminate food, what health risks they pose, and how I reduce the risk around my home.
Found something that looks like a bed bug egg? Learn what bed bug eggs look like, where they’re found, and what they mean for your home.
Green-striped mapleworms can be tiny, dark, and striped before they turn bright green. Learn how to identify them on maple and oak trees.
Wondering how larder beetles are getting into your house? Learn the most common entry points, hidden sources, and how to stop them from coming back.
Can a dehumidifier really help with bugs? Learn which pests hate dry air, when a dehumidifier works, and when it won’t solve the problem.
Wondering why carpet beetles keep coming back even after cleaning? Learn the most common reasons infestations return and what you can do to finally break the cycle.
Can carpet beetles live in furniture? Learn where carpet beetles hide in couches, chairs, and upholstered furniture, what attracts them, and how to stop an infestation.
Finding dead carpet beetles around your home? Learn why carpet beetles die indoors, whether it means your treatment is working, and when you should still be concerned.
Heavy rain often brings earwigs indoors. Find out why storms drive them inside, how long it lasts, and what you can do to keep them out.
Not sure if you’ve found a German cockroach? Learn how to identify German cockroaches, their size, color, markings, and how to tell them apart from other roaches.