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March 27, 2023

Catch Mice: What’s the best food to put on mouse traps?

Mouse traps with effective food bait are something homeowners depend on when they recognized signs of mice in their homes. However, if the wrong food is used as bait, these traps will not be effectively trapping mice. One sign of a mouse infestation is the mice droppings in house, urine (seen using a black light), or…

March 20, 2023

How To Get Rid Of Wasps

Have you ever been enjoying an outdoor gathering when you hear the buzzing of wasp activity? Once here, the wasps pose the beginning of a real wasp problem. Unlike bees, hornets and wasp species are carnivorous, preying on smaller insects like houseflies and aphids. While bees feed pollen to their larvae. If you want to get rid…

March 13, 2023

Why do I have roaches in my clean house?

Typically we describe cockroach infestation being in an environment that is unsanitary and consider a clean house to be free from roaches. Yet, while true for the most part, even a spotless home can experience an occasional cockroach issue. Why do roaches get inside my clean house? Cockroaches look for places that will provide them with…

March 6, 2023

Can Mice Jump or Climb up Walls?

One question many homeowners often wonder is whether mice can jump or climb walls. Certainly, the answer is yes. Mice can climb walls, although it all depends on the type of surface the wall is made from. For instance, mice are able to climb concrete, stucco, brick, wood, shingles, and finishing walls. They are also…

February 27, 2023

How To Get Rid Of Silverfish

One of the most common insect pests worldwide is Silverfish. The scientific name for silverfish is Lepisma saccharinum. However, many people refer to them as paper fish or bristletails. These pests are insatiable in what they eat. Mostly they survive by consuming meals consisting of high amounts of starch. In particular, silverfish prefer to eat household…

February 13, 2023

Boxelder Beetles: Black and Orange Insects

These black and orange colored beetles insects are known as “true bugs”, boxelder bugs, or Boisea trivittatus, are a nuisance on both the inside and exterior of our homes and other buildings. During the summer and fall months, these black and orange insects might not be as heavily recognized. Yet, as the thermostat drops, and they…

January 30, 2023

Do Silverfish Bite? Are They Harmful?

If you have ever seen a silverfish, then you know they are rather scary-looking insects. However, silverfish don't bite humans but they may be harmful to personal items like clothing, books, food, and wallpaper. Are Silverfish Harmful? Lepisma saccharina is the order of species in which the silverfish is a part. Entomologists say they belong to…

January 23, 2023

Drugstore Beetle: Where do Drugstore Beetles Come From?

Don’t be fooled into believing the Drugstore Beetle is only after pet foods found in a pharmacy. This pest’s appetite encompasses a broad spectrum. They will make any place home with stored food; they are not choosey when finding something to eat. The Drugstore beetles have a worldwide distribution, yet these pests are more prevalent in…

January 16, 2023

Do Bumble Bees Nest in the Ground?

Bumblebees rely on pollen and nectar from the plants and flowers in your garden and yard to survive. While they are more docile than wasps, many homeowners dislike having them in their space. They peak in the summer, are gone by the fall, and are essential for spreading the pollen in your garden. How Do You…

January 9, 2023

What Damage Can Carpenter Ant Swarmers Do To My Home?

Carpenter ants come from the insect groups of Camponotus sp. and use wood to excavate galleries. Many confuse carpenter ants with termites; however, they are dissimilar because they don’t consume wood like termites. The carpenter ant creates their nest by excavating insulation or hollowing out planks of wood. Typically when outside, old limbs and branches of…

All Posts

Catch Mice: What’s the best food to put on mouse traps?

How To Get Rid Of Wasps

Why do I have roaches in my clean house?

Can Mice Jump or Climb up Walls?

How To Get Rid Of Silverfish

Boxelder Beetles: Black and Orange Insects

Do Silverfish Bite? Are They Harmful?

Drugstore Beetle: Where do Drugstore Beetles Come From?

Do Bumble Bees Nest in the Ground?

What Damage Can Carpenter Ant Swarmers Do To My Home?

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