Posts by Steve Foster

Well, what would happen if I swallowed a live cockroach by mistake? Although this might seem like a ridiculous question, it has actually happened before. If that happens, the roach will undergo...

For most species of ants, it's a women's world - men just live in it. And if we're being entirely blunt, they don't live in it for that long, either. Ants are a highly gendered insect group, where...

Whether you have encountered them in your garden, on a walk, or even as little intruders in your home, you might have wondered before: do ladybugs bite or sting? Ladybugs bite their prey. They...

What are the black dots on my window sill? Well, these dots can simply be dirt that has accumulated over time. However, in some instances, the dots could be insect droppings. Insects are highly...

Mosquitoes can start breeding as early as March or April, lasting well into September and October – females will lay up to 200 eggs at a time if they can find standing water. So how do you...

In this article I’ll share with you the best non toxic ways to control termites in your home or building. Some of the approaches I’ll cover are well known to control other insects and can be...