Orange Oil and Drywood Termites
Every so often a “wonder product” comes along, claiming to be a natural way to rid your structures of drywood termites. The verdict is not conclusive when it comes to the effectiveness of orange oil. Some manufacturers herald the stuff as not only an insecticide but also a herbicide. The big question: Is this product…
Read MoreProactively Protect Your Home From Termites
It can be done. But to prevent an invasion of termites takes a little work. Most of the job involves preventive stuff that can have a beneficial effect on more than simply the keeping this terrible insect at bay. First of all, what brings termites to your home? Like most living creatures, they’re looking for…
Read MoreTermites and Mulch
What did we ever do without pre-packaged mulch from the lawn-and-garden shop? Using this woody ground cover helps keep plants moist, prevents outbreaks of weeds and insulates all the living things it surrounds from the ravages of nature. There is a downside. Termites thrive on wood. The big question is: Are you inviting these close…
Read MoreTermite FAQ
Termites come in about two-thousand flavors, 50 different types in North America alone. In common are their hard heads that have a mouth they use to destroy things. People mistake them as relatives to ants. Actually they are very close relatives of cockroaches. There’s a lot to learn from this tiny beasts. Here the top…
Read MoreBumper Crop of Summer Insects
This year may be one of the worst times in quite a while for some summer insects. Blame it on two factors: The blistering summer heat and how there was practically no winter in some regions of the United States. As we head into the dog days, ask yourself: Are you prepared to tackle a…
Read MoreA Nightmare Called Elm Seed
Well folks, it looks like the borders of our great nation were finally breached for the first time by a new emergent pest from Europe. If you haven’t read about it in the news already, let us be the first to highlight the details for you. The nuisance known as the Elm Seed Bug is…
Read MoreBugtopia 2012
What happens when you cross unusually warm winter with excessive humidity and spring showers in the follow-up? A utopian paradise for insects and pest galore. Many Americans are discovering that 2012 is going to be a romping bug fest all year round, and Google search engines are full of inquiries about pest control agencies. While…
Read MoreAntagonized by Ants
Today we’re going to highlight Ant infestations that occur inside and outside your home. As is the case with most pests, Ants come in many different sizes and flavors. Some are native only to a few states (see Imported Fire Ant) while others come from every corner of the country (see Pavement Ant). The common…
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