Integrated pest management is a process you can use to eradicate pest issues while reducing risks to humans and the environment. You can use the technique to manage all types of pests anywhere. It is an ecosystem-based approach that emphasizes long-term pest prevention. It uses a combination of treatment methods
Although some pests like mosquitoes seem to be out of sight in most areas of the country now that the weather is too cool, there are still many pests looking to get into your this time of year, such as rodents,. House mice can carry harmful diseases like Hantavirus and
The Link Between Cockroaches And Asthma Most of us feel disgust and dread when we see a cockroach, and the reaction is entirely justified. Especially since researchers at Columbia University found a link between asthma and exposure to cockroach dust. This research was conducted in New York city, and scientists
Locusts are very similar to grasshoppers, but they gather in large swarms and cause untold destruction. However, locusts swarms are not the norm. A single locust will live a sedentary, solitary lifestyle like many of its grasshopping cousins. For some reason, locusts can sense whenever their population density increases and
iPest Solutions encourages homeowners to prepare the home against pests in the wintertime Just because it is cold outside, doesn’t mean pest problems have gone away. IPest Solutions reminds homeowners that winter is actually a critical time to pest-proof around the house to help keep pests from coming indoors. Although
As their common name suggests, Argentine ants are native to Argentina and Brazil, but these ants have maintained an invasive habitat in the US since the late 19th century. Argentine ants were first documented in the US when specimens were collected from New Orleans in 1891, and since then, these
Are Raccoons Dangerous? Raccoons are well adapted to live in both urban and rural areas, and they can be easily recognized by their bushy tails and distinctive mask-like markings on their faces. They are omnivorous, and they will feel at home almost anywhere, from hiding under porches, to living within abandoned
Blood-sucking pests like mosquitoes, ticks and bed bugs will continue to be a problem throughout most of the country come Halloween, and while bed bugs do not transmit diseases like mosquitoes and ticks do, they’re just as troublesome if found in the home and incredibly hard to get rid of.
The hot and humid summers in Texas are when all the local creepy-crawlies come out to play, meaning that while the human residents are out having fun in the sun, they also have to remember to watch out for the many insect pests that are out and about. San Antonio
We’ve all come across silverfish in our lives, even if you just didn’t recognize it. Many people hate them only slightly less than cockroaches. You might see one of these tiny, silvery-brown pests scuttling across the floor of your kitchen like they own the place, barely making an effort to
While many think pests like rats and mice disappear during the fall, it’s actually quite the opposite. While rodent infestations are common throughout the year, they are particularly troublesome as colder weather arrives and food sources diminish. These stark changes to their environment make homes the ideal spot for them
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