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Repel Ants with Essential Oils

With so much information available on essential oils and their uses, it can be difficult to know where to turn for knowledge and truth. I hope that you find this article informative, interesting, and insightful. I hope that you walk away feeling than

Indoor and Outdoor Ant Killer

Ants, although tiny, can pose big problems when they invade our homes and gardens. For those of us with pets, ants aren't just an inconvenience; they pose a real challenge. So, how do we, at Dr. Killigan's, address this issue while always keeping you

Will Diatomaceous Earth Kill Ants?

The dark, overcast and menacing sky threatened to send me home. The sea—rough and turbulent—whipped my small boat around as if it were a child’s toy. Like a mother reprimanding her child, the wind howled violently around me, telling me that I shouldn

How to Get Ride of Ants

Ants cause issues and regardless of whether or not we want to deal with them, we must. We might just see these extremely agile insects around any given corner. We find them indoors, outdoors, in our kitchen or bathroom, or even going up our walls or

Small Red Ants: Identifying Common Species

Are small red ants taking over your kitchen counters and floors, turning your home into their playground?. We know how frustrating and urgent it feels to deal with an ant invasion. At Dr. Killigan's, we're not just about identifying these tiny invade

How to Get Rid of Ant Trails

Ah, the ever-present challenge of ant trails — a natural marvel, yet a nuisance in our homes. Greetings, I am Dr. Killigan, and today, we turn our attention to this common adversary. From the pavement ants conducting their relentless march across you

Red Imported Fire Ants

Today we're diving deep into a pest that's causing more than just minor irritation across the United States: the red imported fire ant. While these critters are tiny, they’re posing a big problem in the southern part of the United States, particularl

Ants in Disguise: Harmless Ant Species That Deceive

Ah, the world of ants. It's a complex tapestry of species, each with its own peculiarities and roles to play. But among these industrious insects, there are types that possess a deceiving appearance, masking their harmless nature.  These ants, despit

Can Some Ants Fly?

During a recent experience of mine in what I consider one of the finest burger joints around, I overheard a child of not more than six years old inquire to his mother about the origin of babies. At the table directly across from mine, ketchup smeared

Ants: What to Know and Where to Turn

Ants are one of the hardest working insects. They work long hours and die pretty young. (Most worker ants burn out and die after about a year.) They’re great at building and protecting their homes.If they decide to establish a presence in your house,

What is the Top Pest In the U.S.

I would argue that bed bugs are the absolute worst pest to have in your home. They’re nearly invisible, vampire-like and are difficult (but not impossible) to get rid of. But, they’re not the top pest in the United States.The most common pest is the