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German Cockroaches Will Eat Anything, And They Are Especially Fond Of Beer And Hard Liquor
Cockroaches are among the oldest living group of insects, as experts believe they first emerged between 350 and 400 million years ago. Since cockroaches are one of the oldest living insect groups, many other insects are closely related to roaches, such as termites....
How To Know If The Structural Wood Within Your Home Is Susceptible To Termite Attacks
Unlike dampwood and drywood termite species, subterranean termites do not retain water from the wood sources that they infest; instead, subterranean termites get the water they need from the soil that they inhabit. When subterranean termites infest homes, they...
The Weather Forecast Can Tell Residents When Greenhead Flies Will Become Hazardous
Biting flies are one of the worst aspects of visiting coastal areas in the northeast. One of the most dreaded fly pests in this region is T. lineola, or the greenhead fly, as it is more commonly known. These insects belong to the Tabanidae family of flies, which...
When Using Heat To Kill Spiders Goes Wrong
The pest control industry now makes use of heat to kill unwanted arthropod pests. For example, heating homes to around 122 degrees fahrenheit for several hours kills termites nesting within structural wood, and indoor heat treatments have become the gold standard for...
Living In Fly-Infested Dwellings Can Lead To Intestinal Conditions
Nearly everyone would agree that flies are among the most bothersome of nuisance household pests. Even having one single fly in your home can be enough to drive a homeowner crazy. Many people are also aware that flies are pretty disgusting creatures, but few are aware...
Do Frequently Advertised Household Bed Bug Monitors Work To Prevent Infestations?
Not long after bed bugs reemerged within residential and urban areas of the US, advertisements for bed bug monitoring products began to appear in magazines and on television. Unsurprisingly, these products were received with skepticism among the public when they first...
Could Bed Bugs Become Resistant To High-Heat Treatments?
When bed bugs began to reemerge within homes, businesses and public buildings a little more than two decades ago, pest control professionals were largely unsure of how to eliminate the pests. This was due to the lack of reliable bed bug control methods available at...
Bed Bugs Spend A Period Of Two Weeks Defecating In A Home Shortly After A Meal
Bed bugs are well known to be relatively small insects that can be a challenge to locate. In most infestation cases, victims often take notice of bed bug pests, and pest control professionals are trained to recognize the presence of bed bugs within indoor areas....
Invasive Stink Bugs Are Not The Only Stink Bug Pests That Produce Odorous Secretions When Disturbed And/Or Killed
The invasive brown marmorated stink bug has become a serious household pest in the eastern United States since it was discovered in the country nearly 15 years ago. These pests damage numerous plant species and cause nuisance infestations within homes. Infestations...