Posts Tagged ‘pets’
Do Stink Bugs Smell Worse Than Skunks? And Is Their Odor Harmful to People? Here’s the Surprising Truth.
Originally Published September 26, 2024 | Updated September 24, 2026 Plenty of pests are unpleasant to find around your home, but few announce themselves quite like a stink bug. Brown marmorated stink bugs are notorious for the strong odor they release when disturbed or crushed, and people have compared that stench to everything…
Read MoreIs Your Dog Eating Cicadas? Here’s What You Should Know
The great cicada awakening of 2024, which we detailed in this blog earlier this year, is now happening in real time as we’re writing the current one you’re reading. However, if you’re not seeing or hearing this phenomenon ensue quite as our blog predicts, one of these factors may be the reason: You’re not…
Read MoreAre Opossums Pests?
Are opossums pests? Well, it depends on how you define “pest.” Any creature that causes safety, comfort, or cleanliness problems on your property is considered a pest. This may surprise you, but opossums rarely fit that description! There are many slandering myths out there about opossums, but the real truth is it is extremely rare…
Read MoreCan Household Pets Help Deal with Pests?
Can Pets Help with Pests? You likely know that dogs and cats have a natural instinct to chase after rodents and certain insects, but have you ever thought about how this tendency can have a significant impact on the number of pests on your property? A lot of traditional methods for pest control involve chemicals…
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