IPM – what is that and why it matters?
Benefits of IPM An integrated pest management (IPM) approach integrates preventive and corrective measures to keep pests from causing significant problems, with minimum risk or hazard to humans and desirable components of their environment. IPM is a flexible, dynamic strategy, which needs updating periodically as information is received from management practice results. IPM programs have […]
Stinging Insects and you
If you get stung by a bee, wasp, yellow jacket, hornet, or fire ant, would you know if you had an allergic reaction? Those are the insect stings that most often trigger allergies. Most people aren’t allergic. By knowing the difference, you can decide if you need to see a doctor. 3 Types of Reactions The severity of […]
Can you do your own pest control?
There are some things that DIYers can successfully do without risk and they CAN save money in the process. Pest control is NOT something that a DIYer should attempt. There are numerous reasons why you should leave pest control to the professionals. Here are some of them: You are not professionally trained or certified to work […]
Mouse and Rat Multiplication
Rodent Life Cycle Rats and mice have incredible reproductive capabilities. Mice have a quick maturation process and reach sexual maturity at 4-8 weeks of age. The gestation period of mice is a short period of about three weeks and one rodent can give birth to 5 or 6 babies. Norway and roof rats become sexually […]
Termites Habits
Habits Subterranean termites are social insects that live in colonies containing caste systems. Typical colonies have three distinct castes: reproductives, workers and soldiers. The reproductives, including the queen and king, are responsible for mating and populating the colony. A queen is the largest and most important termite found in the colony, producing up to 1,000 eggs […]
Apartment living with Cockroaches
How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in Your Apartment By: Susan Finch Your apartment should be your sanctuary, especially in these troubling times. That said, a cockroach infestation will certainly ruin your chances of enjoying your home. No one wants to share their quarters with these pests. They can carry disease, cause allergy flare-ups, and make […]
Home remedies not working anymore
ANTS Are you sick and tired of trying everything to get rid of those stubborn ants that are invading your home? What exactly are you doing wrong that you can’t seem to get rid of them? There are actually several reasons why your DIY ant remedies may be failing. Bait Aversion: What Type of Ant […]
Health Threats by Bedbugs
Bed Bugs: A Public Health Issue Bed bugs are a public health pest. While bed bugs have not been shown to transmit disease, they do cause a variety of negative physical health, mental health and economic consequences. Some of these effects include: Allergic reactions to their bites, which can be severe. Effects ranging from no […]
10 Bedbug Myths For your day
Once a pest of the past, bedbugs now infest every state in the U.S.. Cimex lectularius—small, flattened insects that feed solely on mammalian and avian blood—have been living with humans since ancient times. Abundant in the U.S. prior to World War II, bedbugs all but vanished during the 1940s and ’50s thanks to improvements in hygiene […]
Fleas, Ticks, and your Dog
Dog Ticks and Fleas Q&A WebMD veterinary experts answer commonly asked questions about fleas and ticks on your dog. By Sandy Eckstein Although there are more than 2,200 kinds of fleas, it only takes one type to cause a lot of misery for you and your pet. We went to internationally known flea and tick expert Michael […]