Have you ever left a cookie on the table, and minutes later, hundreds of ants are swarming over it? Ants can easily find food with their superior olfactory senses. Frustrated homeowners may think they can solve the problem with “DIY” ideas from the Internet, but sometimes the
Read more →A myth, when repeated often enough, may seem like a fact, but this does not make it true. When it comes to pest control, being able to tell fact from fiction can be the difference between successfully preventing pests from entering the home, or welcoming an infestation.
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Bed bugs have evolved from inhabiting bird nests to taking shelter in human homes. These small, wingless insects feed exclusively on the blood of mammals, particularly humans. The two species that have specifically adapted to the human environment are known as Cimex lectularius and Cimex hemipterus. These
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When you spot a small, furry creature in your home, unless you own a pet, it is likely a mouse or a rat. However, it can be difficult to definitively determine which one you are dealing with, especially at a distance. Both rats and mice can cause
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Honey bees and wasps are often mistaken for one another because of their similar physical traits and ability to sting. They both serve important ecological roles such as pollinators of flowers and fruit. While these insects may be close in size, they are quite different. Identifying key
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