When dusting, I try not to think about what it is I’m actually cleaning up. If I think about it too hard, I’m likely to run out of my house screaming. If you are exceptionally squeamish, you may not want to read the rest of this article. Dust contains a large variety of things. It’s ...
We all know that we hate the sight of dust in our houses but what do you all know about Dust Mites? In this article I will give you a brief description of a Dust Mite, where they are usually found and how do we get rid of them. First off a dust mite is ...
Ear mites are a microscopic, parasitic arachnid belonging to the same family as dust mites that often affect the ears of cats, dogs and other furry friends. These tiny eight legged menaces can actually affect any area of an animals body though as their name suggests, prefer the ears. The most commonly seen species of ...
When the seasons change to fall, it is time to bring in your houseplants. Before you bring any in, you’ll want to check them over for bugs. One of the major threats of houseplants is spiders. Not so much the big spiders that catch insects, although most homeowners don’t want these spiders in their house ...
Demodectic mange treatment ranges from the initial holistic response to a more complicated treatment, depending upon the severity of your dog’s situation. Many dog owners seek a holistic method to ridding their dog of mites however if the mites are not thoroughly removed they cause a bacterial infection which only compounds the situation. You may ...
You notice your pet is seriously scratching those ears looking like a whirlwind in action. What can be the problem? It could be ear mites. Ear mites are tiny little pests that like to live inside your pet’s ears causing your pet to scratch his ears like mad. If the scratching goes untreated, pets can ...
Dust mites are microscopic creatures that are akin to spiders and ticks and live in the bedding, furniture and carpets of homes. Dust mites feed of off dead human skin cells and other organic material. Second only to seasonal allergies, dust mites cause many people to have allergic reactions. Allergies to dust mites can cause ...
Anyone who has taken notice of the interior of a cat’s ears know they’re considerably different than the ears of a human, and they have many nooks and crannies that catch dirt, excess earwax, and other debris. Not all cats do a good job of cleaning their ears, and sometimes it’s necessary to give them ...
They are called spider mites because they have eight legs and can make webs, although larvae only have six legs. They are not spiders but are arachnids. Gardeners sometimes call them webspinning mites. No matter what you call them, all of the species eat plants and covers plants with thick webbing. They can soon decimate ...
Ear diseases in our pets cause them much pain and discomfort. The most common ear disease that is seen in dogs and cats is ear mites. You will notice that your dog or cat is scratching furiously at his or her ears and they shake their heads a lot as well. The mites are living ...
