Recognize and Rub Out the Female Hard Tick

Ticks are arachnids in the same genus as spiders, mites, and scorpions. They get their nourishment from the blood of their hosts, feeding on two or three hosts throughout their development. There are many varieties of ticks , which are classified as hard or soft. Here...

Identify Insects Munching in Your Garden

If you are a Canadian vegetable gardener, you know how destructive insect pests can be to your success. The best way to get rid of them is to identify the type of insect quickly and take steps to remove harmful ones from your garden. Here’s a list of some of the worst...

Feed Your Pets and Not Your Pests!

We all love our pets dearly. The majority of people today own some kind of pet, usually a dog or cat. But sometimes we don’t think of how we may be putting them at risk. We are wary of termites causing damage to our homes, and careful to keep food sealed away...