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the action of getting rid of tiny animals that usually have several legs; some insects have wings and some are capable of flight; several kinds of insects can spread infections and diseases and affect crops and animals
We cover a lot of ground when it comes to pests here at the site. We’ve written many hundreds of articles over the years about anything creepy and crawly which may get into your home or yard. We’ve written articles about spiders, snakes, rodents, bees, wasps, lizards… just about anything and everything. Today we are […]
Usually when we think of pests, we think of things crawling on us or biting us in the middle of the night when we sleep. We think of rattling noises emanating from the attic or crawl space. But physical interaction with pests is just part of the problem. Like all living organisms, pests eat, drink […]
You’ve noticed a strange new insect mound in your yard. You can already tell it’s not an ant nest. It’s probably a termite mound. These little mounds start small but grow very rapidly and they get very large. You may have seen images of giant termite mounds which show up out west and in countries […]
As long as there have been humans there have been what we consider to be pests. Critters that either invade our space or try to live on our food scraps have been a problem since the dawn of mankind. We have looked for ways to attack the pest problem since our earliest days on Earth. […]
Pests are more than just a common nuisance – they are intelligent when it comes to survival and evading humans. They’ve been this way for millions of years. Understanding how they operate helps us to attack them where they are most vulnerable. In this guide, we’ll uncover the secret lives of common household pests and […]
The name “bedbug” doesn’t sound menacing but when you get down to the nitty-gritty of what they are, that perception might change. Cimex lectularius is the species name of what we call the common bed bug. These parasites only live to infest your bed, couches, clothing and carpet, where they feed on your blood. It […]
Just like any other living creature, pests like rats, insects and reptiles are affected by freezing conditions. Long exposure to super frigid conditions can be life threatening to most any organism. Warm-blooded animals are most sensitive to cold extremes. Rodents like rats, mice, squirrels, and raccoons all fit into this category. Not long ago, we […]
As you can probably guess, pests are more common in the Sunshine State than just about anywhere in the country. The weather is warm most of the year and there are plenty of food and water sources for them. The same thing that makes Florida attractive to humans also makes it ideal for pests. In […]
Most of us have heard someone say that if there were ever a nuclear war, that cockroaches would be the only living creature to survive. The testament is meant to convey just how rugged and robust this species of insect is. They are survivors to the maximum degree. Roaches are nature’s bottom rung scavenger insect. […]
Roaches are a big part of our business. These insects are some of the toughest organisms on the planet and reproduce in huge numbers. They are the ultimate scavenger and if you look at their purpose from a environmental standpoint, it’s simply to consume and break down any organic matter left sitting around. This insect […]
