Aphids are tiny, light bugs; but when put together in large numbers, they can become a huge destructive force against your crop or garden. Aphids feed usually on the soft parts of the plant, such as the tips, flowers, and leaves. They are typically green, but they can also be black or grey.
Spring brings nature back to life after months of the cold and snow. Those that come back aren’t limited to bright flowers and green grass! It’s also the best time for critters to flourish and follow their instincts.
For us humans, it’s always a little annoying because these spring-time pests are going to wreak havoc this season since our winter was fairly mild.
Here’s a list of common spring pests, and how to deal with them:
Mosquitoes
Ticks are pesky critters that live by feeding on the blood of other animals, notably a nuisance for us humans. Tick season begins in early spring and continues through fall.
via GIPHY Black-legged deer ticks that carry Lyme disease, can remain active throughout the year, so it’s important to treat a bite as soon as possible!The temperature is still dropping as we take on February, which most of the time seems like the longest part of the year. That means it’s time for us to reminisce on an amazing event we supported this past October and give you that warm and fuzzy feeling inside, even though it’s chilly out there! I’m sure everyone who saw the “Purse Drive” back in October/November can’t forget it. For a recap, the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Springfield were in need of purses, be it used or new. Their organization provides much needed assistance to homeless families in the Springfield region. They do this by providing assistance with finding permanent housing, as well as job and education services.
If there’s ever a good time to start something, it’s the start of a new year. Maybe you’ve planned a workout routine, or valuing more ‘me’ time, or maybe saving up money to organize your finances better. Whatever the plan is, it’s best to keep doing them and never give up! Pest-proofing is no different. The resolution every homeowner should make as soon as possible is to pest-proof their homes for the months ahead. Here are 4 tips to get started:
- Set aside your decorations and other holiday objects properly
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Every Winter, predictable things happen. The temperature drops, snow starts covering the ground, and a lot of insects hibernate.One unpredictable insect surprise, however, could come in finding you still have a swarm of gnats and fruit flies inside your home. There are several reasons why this could happen, so let’s look at some facts about these pesky gnats:
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Every Winter, predictable things happen. The temperature drops, snow starts covering the ground, and a lot of insects hibernate.
