Table of Contents The Buzz About Mosquitoes: More Than Just a NuisanceMosquito 101 Biology: Know Your Enemy Not Just Annoying: The Health Risks of Mosquitoes Mosquito Magnets: Why Do They Love You? The Great Outdoors: Mosquito Hotspots to Watch Out For Mosquito Prevention: Your First Line of Defense Personal Protection: Your Mosquito-Fighting Toolkit When…

Table of Contents The Allure of DIY Pest ControlPotential Benefits: Popular DIY Methods:1. Essential Oils 2. Diatomaceous Earth 4. Homemade Traps 5. Dryer Sheets 6. Irish Spring Soap 7. Store-Bought…

Table of Contents What Are Ticks, Anyway?How to Tell if a Bug is a Tick 8 Bugs That Look Like Ticks (But Aren't)1. Poppy Seed BeetlesFacts about Poppy Seed…

Table of Contents Earwigs: More Myth Than Menace Earwigs in Ohio: Friend or Foe? Keeping Earwigs Out: Prevention is Key The Earwig Lifecycle: From Egg to Adult Beyond Prevention: What…

Table of Contents The Good, the Bad, and the BuggyThe Good Guys: Nature's Little Helpers The Bad Guys: Plant-Eating Pestilence Living in Harmony: A Balanced Garden Ecosystem Resources for the…

Table of Contents Rain, Rain, Go Away... (But Take the Pests With You?) Do Summer Showers Wash Away My Pest Control Efforts? Beyond the Rain: Hot and Humid Equals Bug…

Table of Contents Superstar Spiders in Ohio Ohio's Black Beauties Beware the Brown Recluses... (Almost) Red-Legged Ramblers: Not All Threats Several spider species in Ohio sport red legs, most of…

Table of Contents The Lookalike Game: Unveiling the Physical Differences of Bees Vs. WaspsBeyond the Basics: Distinctive Features of Specific Types Beyond Looks: Behavioral Differences Between Bees Vs. Wasps …

Table of Contents Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities: The Landlord-Tenant Dance Who Takes Action? Common Pest Scenarios and Responsibilities When to Talk to Your Landlord: Signs of a Potential Pest…

Table of Contents Understanding the Summer Pests: Why Are There So Many? The Most Common Culprits: Identifying Summer's Pesky Visitors Which Insect is Most Prevalent in Summer? Keeping the Bugs…