While most of us think of them only as a nuisance, ants really do fill important roles in the environment. Many species dig tunnels that loosen and aerate soil, opening paths for water to reach plant roots. In their search for nectar, they can dislodge insects that damage leaves. As predators, ants will attack slugs […]
If you’re like most people, you probably think of pests as bugs that invade your property in the summer. The category is much broader than that, including insects, arachnids, amphibians, reptiles, and even mammals of various types. Plus, they’re active all year long. In fact, they can be a bigger problem and cause more damage […]
Bedbugs are the stuff of nightmares. Not only do they thrive on human blood, but their bites are extremely painful. What’s more, infestations can develop quickly and are next to impossible to eliminate without professional help. If you’re not familiar with their appearance, bed bugs are small, reddish-brown oval shaped insects. Active at night, they […]
The Big Three of Pantry Pests As a group, pantry pests contain a variety of insects. However, these three species commonly appear in homes. Known for feeding on cured tobacco, cigarettes, and cigars (hence their name), in a residential setting members of this species often find their way to cereals, spices, nuts, and pet foods! […]
Tips that Can Help Residents Prevent Pests during the Holidays Chances are good that, as the holidays approach, you’ll be making all sorts of lists: gift lists, shopping lists, guest lists, and more. But I doubt any of your lists include sending invitations to unwelcome visitors such as spiders, bugs, rodents, and even other animals […]