Summary: Christmas trees are best when they’re decorated with ornaments and lights, not pests! This blog discusses the 5 most common Christmas tree pests and their destructive habits that lead them to invade these trees. The featured pests are: spiders, adelgids, praying mantises, aphids, and bark beetles. The blog also…
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Summary: Thanksgiving is a time for enjoying delicious food and quality time with family, not pest invasions! This blog discusses the habits and diets of 5 food-loving pests, as well as the best ways to prevent them from ruining your holiday dinners. The included pests are: mice, pantry pests, roaches,…
Summary: Daddy longlegs, or harvestmen, are common pests that are usually grouped in with the general spider category. This blog dives into the lives of harvestmen to show that they aren’t technically spiders and they aren’t dangerous. Each section explores a different area of the pest’s life, including its features,…
Summary: Halloween is just around the corner, so everyone is getting ready to don their creative costumes. This blog explores the possibilities of common pests dressing up for Halloween, and each costume choice is based on the pest’s real personality traits. The featured pests are: roaches, wasps, praying mantises, termites,…
Summary: Raking the leaves is a common chore in the fall, and it’s important to not let a leaf pile sit for too long. Critters love leaf piles for the food and shelter. This blog discusses the 5 most common leaf pile pests and the potential problems they can cause…
Summary: The bedroom isn’t usually thought of as a pest’s favorite room, but there are plenty of bedroom pests that invade this space. This blog starts by explaining the 4 key reasons why pests invade the bedroom instead of a different room. Next, the 6 most common bedroom pests each…
Summary: Termites are a dreaded pest in every region, so it’s important to learn the basic facts of these destructive pests. This blog supplies the reader with 10 interesting facts that aren’t always discussed. The included facts cover a range of topics on this insect, including its physical features, colony…
Summary: Summer is regarded as the most active season for pests, and the late summer months are no different. This blog describes the harmful habits and facts of 5 pests that are usually seen in late summer. Each pest’s section also recommends that homeowners and business owners complete the 2…
Summary: Pantry pests are a common issue for homeowners and business owners across the country. This blog gives a brief closeup of 5 infamous pantry pests and a helpful list of prevention methods for readers to implement in their food storage. The pantry pests featured here are: Indian meal moths,…
Summary: A “pack rat” is a common metaphor for a messy person, but pack rats are real pests that can cause issues for homeowners. This blog gives a closer look into the lives of pack rats, so homeowners know more about these rodents in the event of an invasion. The…