Living in harmony with the natural world around us has a lot of benefits. We’re all better when we establish a symbiotic relationship with the local ecosystem. This invariably means sharing space with some inhabitants of the animal kingdom. Most of the time that’s not a problem. Many of us enjoy seeing bunnies scampering through […]
If you’re like most people, you probably think of pests as bugs that invade your property in the summer. The category is much broader than that, including insects, arachnids, amphibians, reptiles, and even mammals of various types. Plus, they’re active all year long. In fact, they can be a bigger problem and cause more damage […]
When you think of Halloween decorations, giant spider webs are probably near the top of the list. They are among the most common elements people use to set a scary scene. They’re patterned after the real-life webs created by orb weavers, a spider group best known for their elaborate webs. This group includes a large […]
The term “house spiders” is used to describe a small number of species that are specially adapted for indoor conditions. They prefer a constant climate, and strangely enough, thrive where food and water are of relatively poor quality. As their name implies, house spider species prefer to stay inside. Most are seldom found outside. They […]
They’re everywhere…literally. You know them. Creepy lightning-fast eight-legged horrors known for their ability to run, jump, and scare humans. The “scare” part is particularly true when we find them inside our homes. It doesn’t matter if they’re venomous or not, dangerous or benign, most people don’t want spiders in their house. Spiders live in every […]