As if these creepy crawly pests aren’t disturbing enough, asking “Do bed bugs fly?” is a question some might be afraid to hear the answer to. Bed bugs do have front wings, but those wings have lost their function over time, so bed bugs do not fly. They are also […]
It seems only logical that as summer weather heats up, you may need to adjust the watering schedule for your plants. Higher temperatures and direct sun will dry out soil much quicker, making it necessary to increase how much water and how frequently you are watering. By the same token,
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Worldwide, there are hundreds of species of ticks, with more than 25 species in Arizona. Ticks are related to spiders and mites and the most common tick species in Arizona is the brown dog tick. Although they are mainly found on dogs, they may also feed on humans. Knowing how
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There are several venomous snakes here in Arizona. Most of us know there are rattlesnakes, but there are non-venomous snakes, too. Knowing which snakes are safe or dangerous is not only very important, it could save you a lot of pain and keep you out of the emergency room. Here
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If you have a vegetable garden or you are considering planting one, it is not enough to prepare the soil, plant the seedlings and add a little water. You must also guard against pests that can damage and even destroy your crops. One of the most destructive is the tomato
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Caterpillars aren’t caterpillars for very long, but while they are going about their caterpillar business, they need to eat. So what do caterpillars eat exactly? Well, caterpillars eat the leaves of trees and plants with flowers. Some caterpillars eat parts of plants, like seeds or flowers. Some caterpillars tend to
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Weeds get a bad rep, because they are plants that are not intentionally planted and have a tendency to be competitive in nature. There are almost 250,000 species of plants in the world and only 3% of those behave as weeds. The best way to keep a garden free of
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Gardening in Arizona isn’t the same as gardening in other parts of the country, especially if you live in the more arid part of the state – the Phoenix metro area. The air is dryer, we have more sunny days, and the heat reaches relatively extreme degrees in the summer.
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Bug & Weed Mart now carries the best mosquito repellent available on the market. This product doesn’t annoy you with the buzzing and zapping that’s associated with traditional insect traps either. It’s a very quiet and extremely effective unit. This absolutely best mosquito repellent protects up to an acre so
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Rodents and feral cats need a place to live. Bugs like hiding places. Scorpions, roaches, and snakes prefer sleeping undisturbed. All these pests look for places where they can tuck themselves in until it’s time to search for food and water. If you’re providing free room and board, pests will
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