Springtails do not have one genus-and-species scientific name because the word “springtail” refers to a large group of related animals rather than a single species. The scientific name used for […]
Can Springtails Fly?
A springtail can disappear from the spot where you were watching it so quickly that flight seems like the obvious explanation. Look more closely, though, and there are no wings […]
Can You Get Bed Bugs From a Laundromat?
A laundromat seems like an unlikely place to pick up bed bugs. Clothes are being washed, dryers are producing plenty of heat, and there is no bed anywhere in sight. […]
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like on Dark or Black Skin?
Many descriptions of bed bug bites begin with the same phrase: small red bumps. That description becomes much less useful when redness is subtle against naturally brown or Black skin. […]
Are Bed Bug Bites Supposed to Be Raised, Flat, or Swollen?
One photo shows bed bug bites as tiny flat red dots. Another shows obvious raised bumps. Then someone else has large swollen welts and is equally convinced bed bugs caused […]
Earwig vs. Termite
Earwigs and termites are easy to separate once you know which features matter. An adult earwig has a long, dark body with a pair of obvious forceps at the rear. […]
When Should You Call an Exterminator for Earwigs?
Finding one earwig in the bathroom does not mean you need an exterminator. The decision changes when earwigs keep appearing in significant numbers, you cannot stop them from entering, they […]
Can Earwigs Climb Walls or Glass?
An earwig halfway up a wall is not unusual, but putting the same insect against clean glass changes the challenge considerably. Wall texture gives its feet places to grip, while […]
How to Get Rid of Earwigs in the Bathroom
Finding an earwig beside the bathtub makes the bathroom look like the obvious source of the problem. The room is damp, there are drains nearby, and the insect may even […]
How to Deter Earwigs From a Garden
A garden can accidentally give earwigs exactly what they need during the day: moisture, shade, tight hiding spaces, and vulnerable plants within a short nighttime crawl. That makes earwig deterrence […]