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!

Insect expert explains the changes in the classification of termites (Isoptera) previously ranked in the order level of Class Insecta. These wood-feeding insects are now lumped together with cockroaches within the order Blattodea or Blattaria. Know more about these changes in this article meant to make the taxonomic issues more understandable to non-entomologists or taxonomists. Check it out in the link below.

Managing rentals and being a landlord is a big job. Owning rental property can be good or bad, depending on your preparation, knowledge, and sometimes, just pure luck. Knowing what to expect when being a landlord is key to being successful.

I wrote the following articles based on my experience as a landlord. I cover the following topics:

- rental paperwork like how to draw up a rental contract, how to obtain a credit report for renters, and writing an eviction notice for tenants
- repairing and fixing up rental properties
- finding renters