Four Ways to Control Voles

Voles, often known as meadow mice, are tiny creatures resembling common rodents. As prolific pests, these creatures can have up to twelve litters a year. They may damage gardens, flowers, trees, and bushes. Luckily, there are many steps you can take to control these...

Managing Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers are beautiful birds, but they also create pervasive noise and cause structural damage to trees. Although they are  fascinating to watch, having woodpeckers drill holes into the side of your house isn’t very pleasant. Fortunately, there are ways that...

Preventing Golden Buprestid Damage

Golden Buprestid (Buprestis aurulenta) (Photo credit: Tim Gage) The golden buprestid beetle is a borer, which means that it will bore its way through areas for its own selfish endeavors. Most beetles of this species will not only consume leaves of various species of...

Real Bookworms

When you imagine a bookworm, you may imagine an intelligent, well-read student who always has his or her nose in a book. However, do you know where the term “bookworm” derives its meaning? The term comes from actual insects, ones that are just as fond of...

The Not-So-Wonderful World of Lizards

Lizards are interesting reptiles that are fun to look at, hold, and watch. However, if you have a lizard infestation in your yard or garden, you may find lizards less than cute. While relatively harmless, lizards can be a nuisance in some parts of the country. Keep...