by John Bozarjian | Jan 20, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Female adult flies deposit their eggs on sources of decaying organic matter, such as excrement, rotting food, garbage, plant matter, carrion and compost. In order to obtain the nutrition they need to mature properly, larvae (maggots) consume this decaying organic...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 20, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Many people have heard of the insect pests known as “water bugs,” but there exists much confusion about which insect species are true water bugs. In many parts of the US, the term water bug is commonly used to refer to several different cockroach pest species,...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 16, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
A technical journal containing well researched articles concerning urban arthropod pests, Pest Management Professional, recently conducted a nationwide survey on the most commonly encountered pests within homes. Pest control professionals in all US states were asked...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Tetranychus urticae, or the “two spotted-spider mite,” as it is more commonly known, is the most common spider mite found in potted house plants. This species is probably native to Europe, and it is most abundant in the northern half of the US, but they can also be...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
There are several beetle species in the US that see females deposit their eggs in cracks and crevices on the surface of wood. Once the eggs hatch, the emerging larvae plow into wood where they build internal nesting cavities. While inside, larvae rely on the nutrients...
by John Bozarjian | Dec 31, 2019 | Blog, Pest Control
Considering the commonality of arachnophobia in the general population, it should not be surprising to learn that homeowners often contact pest control professionals about indoor spider encounters. In many of these cases, residents want to see all scary-looking...
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