insects that feed on humans (i.e. blood), animals, plants, etc.
In the YouTube age we all have access to videos showing us how to accomplish many tasks at home. Need to change the fuel pump on your 2005 Ford Escape? No problem. There is a video for that. Want to replace the valve in your toilet because it is leaky? There is a video for […]
The modern kitchen appliance helps us out in many ways. Your refrigerator keeps items cold, so they don’t spoil as fast. Your toaster heats up pastries and turns bread into toast. Your microwave heats and cooks food to your heart’s content. But these appliances are also responsible to attracting pests into your home. Have you […]
Squirrels are widely viewed as innocuous and even cute by most people. However, just like any other animals on Earth, they can become a severe nuisance in large numbers. In this article, we want to go over how this cute little rodent can become a serious pest. You see them scurrying around, looking for eggcorns, […]
If you regularly read news stories on your mobile device or watch them on TV then you have noticed that hantavirus has been talked about a great deal in recent weeks. That is due the to the situation surrounding Gene Hackman. He was a very successful actor whose career took off in the 70’s and […]
You’ve probably heard that baiting a trap with cheese is a great idea. That’s just one of many pest control myth which simply are not true. In this article we will review some of these myths and set the record straight. Most pest control myths are passed down from generation to generation by word-of-mouth, pop […]
Parasite: (noun) An organism that lives on or in a host organism and derives its nutrients, shelter, or other benefits at the host’s expense. Just the definition is enough to make your skin crawl. Knowing that creatures exist simply to live off your flesh is an unsettling thought. Throw in the fact that they can […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]