By Maria Scinto
Raccoons look pretty cute--from a distance. Up close, they can be annoying or dangerous, destroying your garden, knocking over your trash cans and picking fights with your pets. Raccoons can weigh up to 20 lbs., so cats and small dogs can be badly injured or even killed by these pests. If you've seen raccoons hanging around your house, it's best to take some steps to deter them before...
By Nannette Richford
Carpenter ants are large ants ranging in size from 3/8- to 1/2-inch long. Most are solid black, but may be black and red. These ants have a narrow waist and elbow-shaped antennae. Often seen invading homes in early spring in search of food, carpenter ants are a common pest throughout most of the United States. Getting rid of ants generally requires a pesticide or natural treatment to kill...
By Debra Turner
The sudden appearance of a swarm of flying ants can inspire fear in the heart of even the most stalwart citizen. However, these phenomena occur only several times a year if weather conditions are just right, and last a mere week or so. But don't panic when you find a few crawling around inside the house, or a bunch of them on the outsides of screens and windows, as it does not indicate any...
By Maria Scinto
German cockroaches are one of the most widespread household pests in the world. They are fairly small (1/2 to 5/8 inch long), light tan to dark brown in color, and have wings but cannot fly. They are most active at night -- if your house is infested, you are most likely to catch a glimpse of them if you enter a dark room and then turn on the light, at which point they will all scurry for cover....
By Sarah Letts
Lizards can be quite the pests in both homes and gardens. While lizards generally reside outdoors, they sometimes venture inside homes in search of food and shelter. Lizards are drawn to warm climates. Desert and tropical regions are particularly prone to lizards though they can also reside in temperate climates. If you have a problem with lizards, there are measures you can take to remove them...