It’s spring, and the ants are out. And because the condo association decided to spray the lawns with some kind of chemical to improve the condition of the grass, the ants are running into all our condos!

Herbs are the ancient medicines used by our ancestors to treat common aliments.

Through the years, herbs have also evolved and though the advent of modern medicine is so advanced, herbs still continue to find their ways to get into modern medicine.

There are a variety of herbs and there are certain herb types for certain types of medical problems.

The Chinese are the most popular advocates of medicinal plants or herbs. They have been using herbs to treat ailments since time immemorial.

The notoriety of bed bugs show that vampires are not the only popular blood suckers in society. Scientifically known as Cimex lectularius, bed bugs are tiny, brownish flat-like insects that operate mostly during nighttime. During the day bed bugs prefer to situate themselves in areas people normally sleep on. Their small bodies enable them to fit in the narrowest of spaces, especially those related with headboards, box springs and mattresses. Unlike ants or bees, bed bugs do not congregate in a single area.