Marcus Pritchard

If you spot some tiny crawlers in moist wood that look like centipedes but are not, they are very likely to be woodlice. If you also think that only termites … Read more

Mulch is a common garden material that can be made from a variety of organic materials, such as bark, leaves, and wood chips. Mulch is often used to cover the … Read more

Cockroaches, bed bugs, termites, mice, roof rats, snakes, lizards, squirrels, and bats are among the common pests that may enter your property. But sometimes, you don’t have to see them … Read more

Outdoor mites can be garden pests or beneficial to the environment, while some species are stealthy home invaders. Most indoor mites live in humans, but the non-parasite species can trigger … Read more

If you spot some mammals in your yard that are somehow larger than ground squirrels, they are very likely to be groundhogs. Despite being closely related to squirrels, these digging … Read more

Some gardeners consider armadillos beneficial, while some treat them like troublemakers. The question of whether these creatures are good or bad mainly depends on their behavior. But somehow, it appears … Read more

The bald-faced hornet is one of the most misunderstood insects in gardens. Judging from their size and appearance, people can easily get intimidated by them. Many people who have already … Read more

If you spot some flies that look like moths hovering near your drain, they are likely to be drain flies. These fly species cannot fly that far, but they congregate … Read more

Moles are burrowing mammals that are driven to their digging life since it’s how they can find food. Although their front feet are not too long, they’re wide enough for … Read more