Chirp, chirp! We’ve got crickets on the brain for today’s trivia post. Find out how cricket savvy you are by reading below. Crickets have the capabilities to identify temperature. True or False? True. Want to know the temperature yet don’t have access to technology? In a pinch, ... Read More
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10 Ways to Discover the Great Outdoors
Summer is in full-swing – even though it looks and feels significantly different this year. While you may be trading your beach or international vacation ...
Deck the Halls with these 12 Plants
Holiday plants bring the smells and colors of the season to your favorite spaces, be it under the mistletoe, next to the Christmas tree or ...
Fresh Herbs to “Spice Up” Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, no need to add extra spices to your shopping list. We’ve rounded up the best, easy-to-care for herbs to take your favorite dish, ...
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about ants?
Today we’re learning a fascinating truth and debunking a surprising myth about ants. Read below to find out more about ants! Ants can lift up to 50 times their own body weight. True or False? True. We know what you’re thinking — there is no way! ... Read More
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about spiders?
From an early age, we’re exposed to many myths and hard-to-believe truths about insects. How spider savvy are you? Read below and find out! We swallow eight spiders in our sleep each year. True or False? False. This long-standing myth has been around for years. However, ... Read More
Breaking up with bad bug habits
Written by: Robin L. Tabuchi, Research Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley. Valentine’s Day has come and gone. Although love is still in the air, a much-needed breakup is on the horizon. I’m talking about breaking up with bad “pest” habits. Follow these tips to kick a ... Read More
Some New New Year’s Resolutions
Written by: Robin L. Tabuchi, Research Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley. Considering it’s February, I’m guessing many of you have already forgotten your New Year’s resolutions. Whether you vowed to hit the gym, learn to cook like Gordon Ramsey or finally clean your rain gutters, ... Read More
Love to stop and smell your roses?
Valentine’s Day is typically devoted to showing affection to our loved ones with flowers, chocolates, and kisses. But this year, be sure to share some love with your beloved home and lawn, too! Just like a healthy relationship requires nurturing and dedication, a healthy landscape ... Read More
Keeping out unwanted holiday house guests
From cookies and pies to family members and long-lost friends, we all enjoy what the holidays can bring. Unfortunately, holidays and the cold weather can also bring unwanted house guests into your home: PESTS! Andrea Vogt with Target Specialty Products and a Debug the Myths spokeswoman, ... Read More
Day 5: Treat
Today is Friday, the last day of National Inspect and Protect Week, and you are going to discover the importance of treating your pest problems. As part of the I.N.S.P.E.C.T. process, it is important to realize that this is a comprehensive method that works best when ... Read More
Day 4: Clean
Today, we are going to explore how to keep your house clean to ensure your home is consistently pest-free. Even the cleanest homes might occasionally encounter pest problems, but simple, frequent cleaning can greatly reduce the chances of pest invasions. Insects and other critters will happily ... Read More
Day 3: Eliminate
You have investigated your home and have studied and prepared for applying appropriate solutions to the problems you encountered. Now it is time for you to ensure a safe and healthy home by eliminating entry ways for any pest problems you may have. Pests like mice, ... Read More