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Invasive Pests Affecting Us
In the most recent issue of Pest Control Technology (PCT) magazine, a report on the most wanted invasive pests was included. The unofficial definition of an invasive species is a species that does not...
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Avoid Bed Bugs this Holiday Season
As many of us either head out of town or have out of town guests staying with us this Thanksgiving, no one wants to worry about bed bugs. Bed bugs can be difficult to avoid because they are considered...
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Musophobia? What’s That?
We all know there are hundreds of phobias that exist, some of them very strange. So what is musophobia? It is actually the fear of rats and mice! These creatures tend to fall to the bottom of the human...
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Cockroaches and Asthma
Cockroaches. Many of us shiver at the mere thought of a cockroach in our home. And while the looks of them can terrify many people, they can actually cause a lot of harm to those with asthma. How?...
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The Origin of Pest Management
In the most recent issue of PCT magazine, Dr. Jerome Goddard shared a history lesson on the humble beginnings of the pest management industry. A small excerpt of this article discusses the origins of...
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Going Crazy with Crazy Ants
It’s no laughing matter—the colloquially called “crazy ant” has invaded! Currently, 20 Florida counties have reported invasive colonies, with Sarasota County being the hardest-hit. Texas, Mississippi...
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Why Do Cockroaches Clean Themselves?
It’s almost an oxymoron – there is a terrifying, disease-ridden cockroach on your kitchen floor, meticulously cleaning its antenna until squeaky-clean. Interestingly, countless insects, from...
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Nasty Mosquito Season Predicted
The news of the mosquito invasion hit the press on Friday. The Prediction? A nasty mosquito season is headed our way. According to the Orlando Sentinel, University of Florida bug scientists are raising...
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For the Love of Crickets
When most people hear the word cricket, they will typically think of the chirping sound crickets make that can keep some people awake all night long. This sound, made by the males rubbing their wings...
View ArticleThe Dreaded Clothes Moth
Ever open your closet door to find a moth fly out, or even worse, find holes in an article of clothing you’ve had in your closet? If the answer is yes, then you’re most likely a victim of fabric pests....
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April Showers Bring…Mosquitoes!
We all know the saying – April Showers Bring May Flowers. But beautiful May flowers aren’t all that April showers bring. Rain and standing water after a rainstorm can become a breeding ground for...
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April Showers Bring…Pests and Termites
We all know April showers can bring beautiful flowers in May, but did you know that the wet weather can also bring with it an increase in pest breeding, as well as attract termites? The best way to...
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The Health Impact of Pests
It’s spring and allergy season has arrived. Some allergens are airborne and get into our systems when we breathe them in. The most common airborne allergy triggers are pollen, animal dander, dust mites...
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The Warm Weather is Here and so are the Bugs!
A pest infestation inside your home can be terrifying and as the warm weather arrives, pests will be trying to get inside your home for food and shelter. There are a number of ways pests can gain...
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The Facts on Bed Bugs
It’s Bed Bug Awareness week and to kick off our informative week on bed bugs, we’re starting with the facts about these bugs that have made a comeback in the United States. These bugs are most...
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How To Perform a Bed Bug Inspection
As part of bed bug awareness week, we wanted to share a few tips of how to perform a bed bug inspection when you check in to your hotel room. Pull pillows and sheets down about 1/3 of the way from the...
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Insects and Their Bites
As summer quickly approaches, pests will begin multiplying, which means a higher likelihood to experience bug bites. Some bites can hardly be noticed, but there are others that can cause such severity...
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Cockroaches from Around the World
Cockroaches are one of the most hated pests in the world – they’re big, some can fly and where you see one, there’s typically more hiding near that area. Not only that, cockroaches have the ability to...
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Don’t Let Mosquitoes Ruin Your Memorial Day Cookouts
Mosquitoes. They are considered to be the most dangerous insect in the world because of the diseases they can pass on to humans from one single bite. These include malaria, dengue and yellow fever,...
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The Brown Recluse Spider
One of the most common phobias in the world today is arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders. Not many people enjoy coming face to face with a spider, especially since most not only have eight legs but...
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