There are about 260 species of stink bug in the family Pentatomidae that can be commonly found in North America, just over a dozen of which are frequently reported inside of homes each year. Many of the members of this family have scent glands which emit a noxious odor as a defensive agent against predators. [...]
Author Archives: Nils Hoyum
Get Rid of Bad Breath
June 9, 2009 – 12:23 pm
There is nothing worse than having bad breath. Except for maybe, sharting in a public place. But when it smells like someone shart in your mouth it can be almost as gross. Unfortunately many times we don’t even know that we have bad breath. We rely on our friends to tell us, but what if [...]
Get Rid of Bugs
April 5, 2009 – 6:54 pm
I went to college for biology, so I don’t really like to use the word bug to describe something. It is just too vague a word for it to really mean much. But it is commonly used, so I shall do my best to define for you what a bug exactly is. Bugs are arthropods. [...]
Get rid of Smells and Odors
March 24, 2009 – 5:13 pm
If you have ever been on an elevator with someone who has farted. You know the effect it can have on the people enclosed in that small space with that putrid smell. Usually rage, disgust and occasionally sickness. This article How to Get Rid of Smells and Odors is an overview of several articles. They [...]
Get Rid of Stomach Fat
March 24, 2009 – 5:06 pm
While writing the article How to Get Rid of Stomach Fat. I couldn’t help but feel a little hypocritical. You see, I have never ever tried to lose weight. I have lost weight but not intentionally. I would lose weight in the summer. Working 6 - 7 days a week can do that to a [...]
Get Rid of Love
March 17, 2009 – 9:40 am
How to Get Rid of Love was a difficult article for me to write. I wasn’t really sure how to approach the subject and moreover was not entirely sure how to research it. Eventually I came to the conclusion that the only way my words would be of any impact was if I related a [...]
Get Rid of House Mice
March 9, 2009 – 2:42 pm
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is a common nuisance in the homes of people all over the world. The average adult mouse is 3–4 inches long from nose to butt. The tail adds an additional 2–4 inches. House mice have large hairless ears and beady black eyes. House mice are, for the most part, nocturnal [...]
Get Rid of House Flies
March 8, 2009 – 10:12 pm
The house fly is a specific breed of fly. They have been hanging out with humans ever since we came into “existence” around two millions years ago. There are of course other flies that can be found in a house. For the most part to eradicate them you should be able to use the same [...]
Get Rid of Rats
March 3, 2009 – 4:28 pm
When I was in college, my brother and I had pet rats. They were domesticated brown rats, and they were very friendly. Our favorite rat was named Reepicheep, a name chosen from our mutual love for the Chronicles of Narnia. We loved our pet rats, but our Grandma refused to set foot in our house. [...]
Get Rid of Rosacea
March 3, 2009 – 4:25 pm
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the face. The traits of this condition—redness of the face, red nose, flushed cheeks, and small red or pus-filled bumps—are frequently mistaken for acne. Rosacea is occasionally referred to as adult acne or acne rosacea, but in reality, rosacea has little to do with the pimples [...]
