Interesting Facts Concerning Carpenter Ant Biology
For the past several years the pest control industry has been promoting and practicing integrated pest management (IPM). IPM stresses the importance of utilizing multiple non-chemical tactics to both remedy existing pest infestations and to prevent future pest...
How To Properly Interpret The Most Common Signs Of A Bed Bug Infestation
Bed bugs are notorious for not only being difficult to eliminate from homes, but they may be the most difficult pests to detect within homes. Despite popular belief, bed bugs reproduce at a relatively slow rate, at least when compared to cockroaches, silverfish, flies...
Do Cockroach Pests Rely Solely On Heated Indoor Environments For Surviving The Cold Of Winter?
In temperate geographic zones, insects are known for surviving the cold of winter in two ways, one of which is known as “freeze avoidance,” while the other is known as “freeze tolerance.” Insects that survive winters by means of freeze avoidance produce compounds that...
Which Hornet Pests Nest On Residential Properties In Massachusetts, And Which Stinging Insect Pests Are Most Commonly Managed By Pest Control Professionals?
While entomologists, pest control professionals, and other experts can easily distinguish between bees, wasps and hornets, homeowners commonly misidentify these stinging insects. Many people are surprised to learn that yellow jackets and hornets are both wasps that...
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