HOW TO IDENTIFY BEDBUGS
HOW TO IDENTIFY BEDBUGS A few different bug species bear resemblance to bed bugs, such as booklice, cockroach nymphs, bat bugs, swallow bugs, spider, and carpet beetles, including fleas and ticks, which are among the most common. It is necessary to identify which insect infestation…
HOW TO ESCAPE A SWARM OF STINGERS
HOW TO ESCAPE A SWARM OF STINGERS It is best to avoid any kind of confrontation with stinging pests especially if you have any type of allergy: Try to be aware of where wasp nests, hornet nests, and beehives are and avoid getting too close….
HOW THERMAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY CAN ASSIST IN FINDING TERMITES
HOW THERMAL IMAGING TECHNOLOGY CAN ASSIST IN FINDING TERMITES A thermal imaging termite inspection is among the latest technologies pest control professionals can use to detect these destructive pests. However, thermal imaging technology is not a stand-alone tool; it also requires the experienced eye of…
GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT, DON’T LET THE BEDBUGS BITE!
GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT, DON’T LET THE BEDBUGS BITE! There is nothing worse than going to sleep at night and waking up full of suspicious bites. The thought is enough to make your skin crawl. When it is summertime and we are accustomed to being…
Getting Away from Stinging Insects
Getting Away from Stinging Insects Here are a few tips: The first and most important thing to do is to try and AVOID any stingers especially if you have allergies – If you cannot avoid it and you have a sting please seek medical attention…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TERMITES
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TERMITES At some stage or another, many questions may arise once you suspect termite activity is taking place in or around your home. You may not be able to answer them yourself or even be 100% certain of your…
FLEA AND TICKS INFORMATION FOR PET OWNERS
INFORMATION ON FLEAS AND TICKS FOR PET OWNERS As a pet owner, protecting your beloved furry friend from ticks and fleas is always a concern. These pesky pests can drive your animal crazy by crawling over their skin and latching onto their bodies. But besides…
Covid-19 Pest Surge
COVID-19 PEST SURGE While humans have been adjusting to an altered state of reality over the last few months, we are certainly not the only living organisms that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. There have mainly been several reports of increased rodent activity…
Controlling ants and termites
ANTS & TERMITES: SPRING PESTS Ants and termites are two invasive pests whose large colonies send an endless stream of invaders into your home looking for food. Once inside, ants contaminate your food, and some varieties even sting. Termites can cause extensive damage to the…
Cicadas 101
What are They? In the insect kingdom, cicadas are invertebrates that belong to the order Hemiptera, meaning that they are considered “true bugs.” Their superfamily, Cicadoidea consists of many subgroups that, while are generally very similar, have quite a few unique features. Compared to many…