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Which Wood-Boring Powderpost Beetle Species Pose The Greatest Threat To Homes In The Northeast?
There exists numerous groups of wood-boring powderpost beetles all over the world, including the United States. Powderpost beetles come second to termites in terms of damage inflicted to structural wood within homes and buildings. The three most damaging groups...
Which Insect Pests Cause Medical Injury Most Often? Which People Are Most Vulnerable?
Nearly one million arthropod species have been documented around the world, but only a small minority of these arthropods are considered “pests”. For example, most people would insist that cockroaches and termites are pests, but more than 4,500 cockroach species and...
35% Of American Families Have Encountered Bed Bugs
Bed bugs infest houses and buildings all over the world, but some countries are better off than others. In China for instance, the central government led a decade’s long nationwide bed bug control program, and it has proven to be largely successful. However, the...
Lower Your Chances For A Cockroach Infestation With These 3 Tips
Kitchen: Keep counters, sinks, tables and floors meticulously clean every day. Clean dishes, crumbs and spills right away, store food in airtight containers and always avoid leaving food out—including pet food. Vacuum any crumbs stuck in corners and around cabinets,...
Centuries Old Bed Bug Control Methods May Have Been Ineffective, But They Also Proved To Be Informative
Bed bugs have been feeding on human blood for thousands of years, but the earliest mention of bed bugs can be found in Greek texts dating back to 400 BC. For the Greeks, bed bugs were not just annoying, they were medically useful. The Greeks consumed a liquid...
Common Lawn And Garden Spiders That Are Abundant On Your Property
Your typical residential lawn contains well-groomed grass, a back porch, and maybe a garden or two. It goes without saying that all sorts of creepy-crawlies exist below porches, but a massive amount of spiders and other insects can be found nestled within the blades...
Massachusetts Residents Are Already Feeling The Pain Of Gypsy Moth Caterpillars
The Gypsy moth-caterpillar is one of the most destructive insect pests to trees in residential, urban and rural wooded areas in the USA. This species attacks more than 500 tree species, and according to the United States Department of Agriculture, the annual economic...
Why Do Earwigs Gather Into Large Groups Within Homes And Buildings?
Earwigs will not lay eggs within a human’s ear canal, and all stories that tell of such incidents are certainly false. However, earwigs are well known for infesting yards and homes in large numbers. Lawn infestations see earwigs eating and destroying an array of...
Larger-Yellow Ants Establish Colonies Beneath Homes In Order To Have Constant Access To Indoor Food Sources
Some people have no problem maintaining a well ordered and sanitary house, but others cannot seem to maintain well-kept living conditions to save their lives. Obviously, the risk of falling victim to an insect pest infestation is great for those who live within homes...