Using Pests to Kill Pests
Surely you’ve heard the phrase “the enemy of my enemy is my friend?” Whether it originated in some Arabian land or China, it basically means that because two parties have a common enemy, they can work with each other to advance their universal goals. In the world o’ bugs, same proverb applies. That’s why it…
Read MoreNo Rest for the Weary – Sleeping Insects?
Sort of like asking the question “Do fish sleep?” If you’ve ever pondered that one, the answer is, yes – they just don’t close their eyes like us humans. That’s because they don’t have eyelids. It doesn’t mean the majority of them sink to the bottom of the pond and curl-up in their tiny beds.…
Read MoreTeach Your Children – Insect Myths
Santa Claus. The moon is made of green cheese. If you swallow your gum, it will create a big ball in your stomach. Just a few of the playful myths we inflict on our young’uns when their minds are impressionable. Be careful, though. You don’t want them going through the rest of their lives believing…
Read MoreBarn Owls – Pest Killers at Large
Sometimes the hoot-hoot hits in the day. Or night around sunset. Even heard it in the dead of night, full moon or not. Barn owls. Not that there need to be any farms nearby. They just need a place to stay. And if you hear the familiar sound, don’t get spooked. These are the good…
Read MoreBugs with Stingers
The end of innocence comes in many forms. It could be the first time you heard your dad say an obscene word. Maybe it was the time when your best friend moved to another city and you were the only kid on the block who lost something you really cared about. It could be the…
Read MoreDealing with Indoor Spiders
Creepy. Crawly. Sometimes deadly. Great models for scientists who are interested in nano-robotics, spiders are weird little guys. Out of the thousands of different kinds of spiders that make America their home – something well over 3-thousand species – there are actually only a couple that pose a threat to humans. That means there are…
Read MoreNot All Bugs Are Bad Guys
In every war there’s a side that you’re on and one that you’re not. The “enemies” are simply soldiers. If they’re anything like us, the troops are simply trying to do their jobs. The battle is won when the army with the most dedicated workers, using the latest gizmos and better plans plainly are more…
Read MoreWhat Are Booklice?
Found mostly in the reference section of your local library, some observers blame this insect for causing the national chain Border’s to go bankrupt. They are relatively easy to detect. Because of their size, they cannot wear contact lenses. Instead they are forced to don tiny little frames to be able to eat the words…
Read MoreHow to Use Integrated Pest Management to Keep Bugs Out for Good
Integrated Pest Management, also called IPM, is a specialized process used to control indoor pests and involves three simple steps: Pest inspection Pest identification Pest treatment Depending upon the Alabama pest control company that you use, recommended treatment options may vary. An exterminator may advise you to seal up all cracks and crevices in your…
Read MoreCan Household Pesticide Use Trigger Food Allergies?
Food allergies can range from mild to severe. And according to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, food allergies are a growing public health concern, affecting up to 15 million people. Of this number, roughly 6 million, or 8%, of all children suffer from some type of food allergy. Food Allergies Have Been Linked to…
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