Ah, fall—a time of colorful leaves, comfy sweaters, and…rodent roommates? Those little critters known as mice and rats are gearing up for their winter vacation, and they’ve got their eyes set on your cozy abode. But for mice and rats, fall is the start of house-hunting season. As the weather cools down, rodents start looking […]
Drat Those Gnats! If you’ve ever seen a cloud of small flying specks circling a fruit bowl or sink, you’ve probably met a gnat or two. These little pests are more than just annoying—they reproduce fast and seem to come from nowhere. But what are gnats really, and how can you stop them from turning […]
Summer’s warm embrace also brings the buzz of flying insects. Like other creatures inour environment, they all have a place. But some pose particular problems. They canbecome nuisances and may pose dangers as well. Wasps and hornets are a couple of species that fall into this category. Sometimesconfused with bees, here’s how you can tell […]
Summer in Oklahoma—long days, outdoor grilling, lake weekends, and unfortunately… ticks. These arachnids…yes, they are related to spiders…waste no time getting to work when conditions become favorable for their emergence. Because our state is right in the middle of tick country, we can all use a refresher on how and why we should avoid them. […]
We usually talk about ways to control pests and keep them away from your kitchen. Thismonth we’re turning the table…pun intended! Why? More and more people arerethinking the place of insects in their lives and are actively promoting them as a form ofnourishment.The fact is insects have been a food source for centuries, usually in […]