No one likes mosquitoes. Except for critters like dragonflies, turtles, and hummingbirds, that consider mosquitoes a tasty meal. For humans, they’re a nuisance. But more than that, mosquitoes can carry diseases like West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, Malaria, and Dengue Fever. Some of those can be dangerous. Mosquitoes can also transmit diseases like heartworm to [...]
We’ve all experienced it. You notice one tiny insect flying around your home. Then you see another one. And another. Before long, an entire horde of gnats is driving you batty. Keeping your home free of gnats is a handy life skill. Although they don’t bite, gnats can be very annoying and spread diseases from [...]
Warmer weather is on its way, and so are the flying insects! If you love a nice evening on the patio, say "Bug off!" with these 7 tips that will help you sit outside in peace. Change your light bulbs. Lights are going to attract some bugs no matter what. But removing blue and UV [...]
Termite swarming happens when a termite colony matures and starts producing reproductive adults called “swarmers” or alates. These winged termites will leave their colony to find mates and form new colonies. Most termite colonies produce hundreds or thousands of alates (hence the term “swarmers”) so enough of them will survive to reproduce. Termite swarmers are [...]
"Good night. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite, ” goes that familiar little childhood rhyme. Those bites can cause plenty of discomfort from itching, welts, secondary skin infections, and allergic reactions. Thankfully, bed bugs aren't disease spreaders. Unfortunately, they reproduce quickly, so bringing home just one pregnant bug from a trip in your suitcase can [...]
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