Barn 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…
Read More5 Guidelines to Control a Basement Pest Infestation
Household pests are often attracted to cluttered storage areas, like basements and garages, where they can hibernate in a warm, cozy environment throughout the winter. As the weather gets warmer in the springtime, you may notice an influx of bugs in your house as basement pests wake up from hibernation and begin to take over.…
Read MoreIs It True That You Swallow Spiders in Your Sleep?
The amount of spiders that you swallow in your sleep has become an urban legend that has spread like wildfire throughout the country. You may have heard in elementary school that the average person swallows up to 20 spiders in their lifetime. Swallowing Spiders Myth: Is It Fact or Fiction? It’s important to get to…
Read MoreGuest Posts: How to Keep Pests Out of Your Barn and Horse Feed
Keeping pests out of a barn, and especially out of horse feed, is much more than a matter of convenience. While insects in a barn may be frustrating, they can also easily spread disease among horses to cause issues like digestive discomfort and stunted growth. Sanitation Is Key One of the most common pests found…
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