Over the last few years, insect bites that are responsible for diseases and illnesses have been on the rise. In rural areas, the cases of Lyme disease and tick-related illness have become more prevalent. Mosquito bites can cause diseases such as the West Nile virus and Yellow fever and if there is an allergic reaction, ...
When I moved to South Georgia several years back, there were a few things that surprised me. One of them was how difficult it was to grow a decent lawn. The outrageous summer heat, drought-like conditions, sandy soil, prevalence of clay and a high water table all seemed to play a role in making the ...
Fire ants are small and fierce creatures. Much like bees, fire ants have stingers loaded with poison, and can attack in swarms of hundreds. However, what makes fire ants even more dangerous is their ability to sneak up on you and climb on your skin without any warning, as well as their ability to sting ...
The red imported fire ant (RIFA) is native to South America. During the 1930s, some stowed away on some shipments from Brazil and escaped into North America. They have become a major nuisance in the south and western United States because of their painful stings. They have recently been discovered in Australia. The only way ...
They are nasty. There can be found in any part of the house regardless if there’s food or not. Trust me, when they come up through your bath tub faucet after five minutes in the shower, you know there’s something wrong. And if you live in an area prone to red and fire ants, get ...
There are many insects which can be good to your garden and it is a natural instinct to reach out for the pesticides/insecticides as soon as you see some movements in your well-trimmed lawns; so wait before you proceed as recognizing the lawn insects is quite important. Some of the common types of harmful lawn ...
Just thinking about ants makes me itch. In the heat and dry weather of summer there is usually a greater ant problem than at other times. or the safety of your children, pets, and yourself it is a good idea to find a natural non-toxic pesticide to rid your home and yard of ants. There ...
When we moved to a place in the country, my then 6-year-old son was in charge of packing his toy box. One day he came to me and said something was biting him at night. I went into his room and found fire ants everywhere, which seemed to be emanating from the toybox. A look ...
Are you looking for a fun child project to keep your little ones entertained this summer? Why not show them how to build an ant farm? It’s guaranteed to bring them many hours of fun and entertainment. Plus this project is incredibly simple and easy to build. You’ll be impressed with how hard working and ...
Fire ants are one of my least favorite things about living in the southeast. Their mounds tend to crop up all over the place and when disturbed, the critters can be downright vicious. Over the years, my family and I have found a few ways to keep the fire ants at bay. Here they are: ...