5 Things Homeowners Need To Know About Needle Ants
Everyone has heard of fire ants before, but not everyone knows that fire ants aren't the only invasive species of ant taking over American backyards. You may also encounter needle ants in your yard. Here are five things you need to know about these unwelcome visitors. What do they look like? Needle ants are fairly large ants. The workers can be anywhere between 3.4 and 5.0 mm long. They are dark brown or black, with orange mouth parts.
Are There Alternatives To Bed Bug Heat Treatment?
If you've recently noticed itchy red skin bumps after waking up in the morning, or have spotted the telltale tiny brown or red dots near the head of your mattress that signify a bed bug infestation, your skin may be crawling at the thought of the literal crawling that takes place on your body after dark. Bed bugs are one of the most difficult parasites to eradicate from a home, and the thought of undergoing a lengthy (and potentially expensive) decontamination process may be overwhelming.