Every pet owner knows and fears fleas. You hear about them every time you visit your vet. You worry about them every time you see your dog or cat scratch. You sometimes wonder if these nasty, biting, jumping pests have already infiltrated your home and you haven’t even noticed yet. But did you know that your home can […]

No one wants to deal with a bunch of pests around their home. Regardless of whether it be carpenter ants, wood bees or termites, pests are a nuisance and a bother. These pests can end up causing a lot of damage in their wake. This is why it is so important to make sure they […]

Have you ever wondered what gives certain candies a glossy outer coating? The culprit is a substance known as shellac. Shellac is more commonly known for its role in varnish and sealant products, but has become a staple ingredient in coffee beans, pill coatings, and even fruits. Shellac has also been traditionally used as a […]

Around the country, problem ants, often originally from other countries, continue to invade new areas. Crazy ants, trap jaw ants, white footed ants, fire ants, Argentine ants, and Pharaoh ants are just a few of the many ant species that are gradually spreading.  These and other prolific ant species are one of the reasons ants […]

With the upcoming Summer Olympic Games being hosted in Rio this year, many are concerned and frightened over the prospect of contracting the Zika Virus due to its prevalence in the region. Though Zika is a formidable problem, mosquitoes can harbor many other diseases that can be transmitted through a simple bite. Malaria One of […]