by The Bug Exterminator | Aug 16, 2012 | Articles
1. Bed bugs can live anywhere. When most people think of bed bugs, they think of hotels. But the truth is, bed bugs can thrive in single-family homes, apartments, hospitals, college dorm rooms, office buildings, schools, buses, trains, movie theaters, retail stores...
by The Bug Exterminator | Aug 13, 2012 | Tips
Wasps feed on sweet liquids, and some that have been feeding on fermenting juice have been observed, eventually, to get drunk and pass out. Source: https://www.pestworld.org/
by The Bug Exterminator | Jul 19, 2012 | Q & A
What pest can live without drinking water? ANSWER: House mice do not need to drink water to survive. They get all the nutrition they need from food. These mice prefer eating nuts, grains and sweets and are not particularly fond of cheese! Source:...
by The Bug Exterminator | Jul 17, 2012 | Pest Control Tips
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by The Bug Exterminator | Jul 13, 2012 | Tips
Earwigs hide during the day and feed on leaves, flowers, fruits, mold and insects at night. Source: https://www.pestworld.org/
by The Bug Exterminator | Jul 10, 2012 | Tips
About 1,000 cases of malaria are reported each year in the U.S. Source: https://www.pestworld.org/
by The Bug Exterminator | Jul 5, 2012 | Q & A
Can flies bite people? ANSWER: As flies do not have teeth or a stinger, they cannot bite people. They do have needle-like hooks that they can push into victims. This sometimes feels like a sting or a bite but no teeth or stingers are involved. These...
by The Bug Exterminator | Jul 3, 2012 | Tips
Wild and domestic rodents have been reported to harbor and spread as many as 200 human pathogens. Source: https://www.pestworld.org/
by The Bug Exterminator | Jun 29, 2012 | Pest Control Tips
Pest Stats Color: Black with reddish or orange markings on dorsum Legs: 6 Shape: Elongate-oval, somewhat flattened with head narrower than pronotum Size: 1/2” (11-14 mm) Antennae: Yes Region: All Boxelder bugs get their common name from the fact that they are...
by The Bug Exterminator | Jun 29, 2012 | Articles
Most people consider Memorial Day Weekend to be the unofficial start to summer, but in the pest control industry, we consider it the official start of pest season. It’s true, household pests are a concern year-round, but there is no doubt we see an increase in many...
