A recent survey of female homeowners found that one quarter would stop dating someone whose home had even one cockroach. Surprisingly, three percent said they had already quit a relationship after seeing a critter! To put this in perspective, fewer would consider conflicting political views (17%), terrible style (13%), or a lack of a college […]

A cockroach-infested apartment exploded recently in New Jersey.  It happened when the occupant, who was untrained and was using a household insecticide to try to kill cockroaches, began to experience a headache and opened a window.  According to the firemen who responded, the explosion happened when the buildup of trapped indoor fumes, combined with the […]

Summer is a popular time for families and individuals to start making their way into the great outdoors. When traversing undeveloped land, ticks can seem like an unavoidable occurrence. Through a process called “questing” ticks will rest on the edge of a grass blade and reach for a host to grab onto. It is estimated […]

When young spiders let out a silken thread and are carried away by the wind (called “ballooning”), they may land anywhere, including on water.  Surprisingly, new research shows that many spiders are quite good sailors on water, whether it is salt or fresh water. Some even raise their legs so they act as sails, and […]

During the summer months, you will find that many bees are taking advantage of the bountiful assortment of bloomed flowers. There are thousands of different be types within the world and can found in a wide variation of colors. The most well-known bee within the United States is the honeybee. Though the honey bee is […]