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Halloween is right around the corner, which means fall festivities, trick or treating, and satisfying your sweet tooth! However, with these fun parties and celebrations, there are things to avoid. For example, some unwanted visitors may make an appearance! Nothing can spook a fun halloween party like a rat! With the lower temperatures, rats may…

As the leaves change color, and you feel that fall chill in the air, you may want to be doing the typical autumn activities outside! This could include hiking, corn mazes, pumpkin picking, or just a stroll through the woods. However, with these fun activities outside, there’s one thing you have to look out for!…

As fall approaches and the temperatures begin to lower, there is a lot to look forward to! This could range from cooler weather, to pumpkin season, the leaves changing color, and upcoming fall holidays such as Halloween or Thanksgiving! However, one part of fall that you may not be looking forward to or expect is…

Centipedes and millipedes can look very similar, and it can hard to differentiate the two at first glance. However, there are plenty of helpful hints that can make the process much easier! Both insects have numerous legs, and it may seem almost impossible to tell the difference. However, if you look closely, millipedes have a…

Despite the common misconception, the bald-faced hornet isn’t actually a hornet at all! It is actually a relative of the yellow jacket and other wasps. Their name comes from their black color on the body, and white face. They look very similar to yellow jackets, but can be distinguished by their white-patterned face. They are…

It can often be quite difficult to identify and separate different types of insects, especially when they share similar traits. For example, the water bug and cockroach share similar characteristics. This can lead to confusion of which you are dealing with if you’re not an expert. However, after learning just a few key differences, you…

Physical Appearance It can be quite confusing, since it is so easy to mix up these 3 stinging insects. However, there are some easy ways to identify the Yellowjacket, and reduce the chances of getting stung. Yellowjackets have gotten their name due to the black and yellow color that they present on their abdomens, with…

As the temperature rises, and you spend more time outdoors, you might notice the frequent buzzing of bees around your patio or porch. There are many different types of bees, so you might be wondering which one has been hanging around! There are 2 types that are most often found in the Ohio area; bumblebees…