Tag: earwigs

July 29, 2016
Fact Stranger Than Fiction

One of the following statements is fact and the other is fiction, can you tell which is which? Earwig “moms” pick up and lick each of their eggs every day until they hatch.  Earwigs purposely crawl into the ears of sleeping people and bore into the brain. Although at least one movie would have us […]

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November 30, 2012
Tips For Weekend Gardeners

I imagine many homeowners will take advantage of the 70 degree weather this weekend to catch up on some yard work.  For all those weekend gardeners I’d like to mention several things to keep in mind for minimizing a pest problem in the coming months.  Mulch levels in excess of 2 inches provide a perfect […]

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November 16, 2011
Leaves and Lady Bugs

This time of year in Alabama is especially beautiful with the trees dressed in their best fall colors.  Once the trees decide to let go of their fall finery though and the leaves start piling up on the ground it’s important for homeowners to brave the elements and grab a rake.    As the leaves […]

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