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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…

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: 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: 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: Cabins are great sanctuaries in every season, but they aren’t immune to pest invasions. This blog is broken up into four parts for the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter). In each section, there is a list of that season’s pests and a brief explanation of each pest’s…

Summary: Barbecue parties are a staple in the summer, but they can also be a haven for pests. This blog gives homeowners 8 tasks to do before during and after barbecues in order to prevent pests. Each task has its own section, where the instructions and benefits of the chore…

Summary: Pests are often more active in the summer because the heat gives insects more energy. This blog explains the reasons why these 5 pests are the worst summer pests in the Pacific Northwest. The pests listed are: ants, flies, mosquitoes, stinging insects, and ticks. Each pest’s section discusses its…