Do you remember the story of Pinocchio, a puppet who wanted to be a boy, and Jiminy Cricket, his friendly companion who sat by the fire keeping toasty warm? They made a great pair, but things Jiminy said were sometimes an annoyance to Pinocchio. Maybe you’re not familiar with these characters. If not, you’ve surely […]
When I say “pest control,” what comes to mind? Many people think about treatments to keep creepy-crawly insects at bay. Others think about removing rodents and preventing their return. Very few folks equate pest control with pigeons. However, these birds are the very definition of a pest.They overwhelm their environment, create health issues, and cause […]
Did you know humans aren’t the only creatures struggling with COVID- 19? A number of mammals are also susceptible to the virus. Their ability to contract and carry COVID creates what researchers call an “animal reservoir” where coronavirus can remain unaffected by vaccines and other preventative measures. Rodents like mice and rats are among the […]
Question: what Paleozoic Era creature has survived every type of natural catastrophe to become a common household pest in the 21st century? If you answered “the cockroach,” you’d be right! Despite floods, droughts, famine and fire, these seemingly indestructible insects have managed to thrive essentially unchanged since prehistoric times. Modern scientists have identified about 5,000 […]
When you think of Halloween decorations, giant spider webs are probably near the top of the list. They are among the most common elements people use to set a scary scene. They’re patterned after the real-life webs created by orb weavers, a spider group best known for their elaborate webs. This group includes a large […]