Which Bugs Can You Expect to Find in Your Home Around the Holidays?
While most homeowners crack down on pest control in the hot summer months, cool weather will often encourage bugs to make their way indoors to find a warm, safe place to spend the season. Granted, these household visitors are unwelcome, to say the least. Just like humans, insects that infest in a house in the…
Read MoreImportant Facts You Need to Know About Household Ant Control
As a homeowner, you probably aren’t surprised to learn that ants are some of the most persistent pests that you may find in a house. On top of being annoying, ants pose a threat because they can easily contaminate food in cabinets and on counter-tops. In worst-case scenarios, they may also cause structural damage to…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Flowers During Household Termite Extermination
For most homeowners, “termite” is a four letter word. The first sign of a termite infestation is likely to strike fear in the heart of any homeowner because it could mean that serious property damage has already occurred. The good news is that if you are on a regular pest control schedule, your exterminator will…
Read MoreObserving Insects Could Help to Make Traffic Lights More Efficient
If you’ve ever taken a moment to observe insects at work, it’s clear that they’re onto something. Each insect colony has its own set system with order, signals, and complete organization for any given task. A colony runs like a well-oiled machine with a leader that provides direction to each bug to get a job…
Read More3 Ways to Prepare for Common Springtime Ladybug Invasions
Springtime ladybug invasions may be annoying, but they’re completely normal ever since the multicolored Asian lady beetle was introduced to the eastern US in the late 1970s. These beetles were integrated by the US Department of Agriculture in the hopes of controlling the aphid population. But years later, they are responsible for unpleasant swarms and…
Read MoreLearn to Tell the Difference Between Ladybugs and Asian Lady Beetles
Given that 400+ ladybug species live in North America, an infestation in your neck of the woods is highly possible. You’re most likely to get swarmed by hundreds of ladybugs in the fall and spring when they’re changing habitats. In other words, they’re moving in and out of your home depending on the temperature…
Read MoreHow to Fight Your Way Out of a Ladybug Infestation
Believe it or not, beautiful, adorable ladybugs can pose a problem for homeowners in fall and spring seasons. A typical ladybug infestation will likely reveal orange and black ladybugs, otherwise known as Asian lady beetles, as opposed to the more commonly known red ladybugs with black spots. The reason? The orange and black Asian lady…
Read MorePesticide Use Has Been Linked to ADHD in Children
Parents who are concerned about their child’s exposure to environmental toxins may have one more thing to worry about. A recent study linked childhood exposure to pesticides with children at a higher risk for developing ADHD. As a result of the research, parents are now encouraged to wash all produce thoroughly to get rid of…
Read MoreWhat Are the Pros and Cons of Pesticide Use?
A pesticide is commonly used to kill or control pests found in nature, including insects and animals. Homeowners may often use pesticides to kill insects that have made their way indoors or to control bug populations in outdoor gardens. Of course, since pesticides are considered harmful chemicals, they can contribute to a number of health…
Read MoreHow to Make a Pesticide Poisoning First Aid Kit for Your Home
If you don’t have your over-the-counter pesticides locked up securely in a cabinet, it’s likely that a young child or a pet could get into these harmful chemicals. If so, it’s important to act quickly to contact Poison Control and provide a child with first aid on the spot to treat pesticide poisoning. What to…
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