Pest Profiles
Mosquitoes Part 1
Many people think that the mosquito-borne disease malaria is cordoned-off in Africa. Ain’t necessarily so. We get this from Public Broadcasting: “For the men leading the Panama Canal project in 1904, challenges of building the canal were exacerbated by the infectious diseases that ran rampant in the hot, wet Panamanian climate. By 1906, more…
Read MoreFun Facts for Kids About Bugs
Kids, especially young boys, seem to have a thing about bugs. Maybe it’s because they’re so into dinosaurs. After all, insects — the non-biting kinds — look so otherworldly. Sure, there’s the errant child who enjoys burning ants with a magnifying glass, but most young ones love what we used to call “creepy crawlies.” Wanna…
Read MoreFlying Ants and Termites
That buzzing which flew-by your ear has just interrupted your favorite TV show. Your eyes focus on the critter. Sneaking-up on it like a Navy Seal, you discover it’s a flying something. Karma is busted. The worst fear has come to mind. “That’s all I need is a termite infestation!” Not so fast, viewer. There…
Read MoreBad Bird
BIRDS! These flying creatures do things like control real pests — insects and rodents. Some of our feathery friends even feed from, therefore destroying, certain kinds of weeds. Nevertheless, humans need to be careful when they come in physical contact with these wild creatures. They can transmit disease and make a general mess when they…
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 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 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 MoreMoving to a New Home: Check for Pests in Advance
Whether you’re renting or buying a new property, it’s important to check your new home inside and out to make sure that it’s protected against potential insect invasions. You can use these helpful tips to turn your new home upside down to ensure that bugs stay outdoors, where they belong: Before moving in or signing…
Read MoreGuest Post: Wood Clad Windows and its Arch Enemy THE TERMITE!
Taking a worldwide inventory of the different kinds of termites, you’ll find that there are around 28-hundred different types that roam the 7-continents. Termites have survived when there were still dinosaurs. They lived through the massive extinction, floods, climate change and many other catastrophes that have doomed life on Earth for around 100-million years. People…
Read MoreTop 5 Household Pests and How to Prevent Them
Throughout the US, insect infestation is more common than you may think. According to the National Pest Control Association, the top five household pests include: Cockroaches Mice Rats Termites Ants While some of these pests are active year-round, many increase in activity as the weather gets warmer in the spring. To control an in-house pest…
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