by admin | Oct 19, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Box Elder Bugs Adult Box Elder bugs may grow to about 1/2 inch in length. Box Elder bugs are bright red or black with narrow reddish lines on the back. Box Elder bugs’ wings lay flat over their bodies, overlapping each other to form an ‘X’. During...
by admin | Oct 2, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Silverfish Silverfish are insects without wings. Silverfish hate temperatures above 80F. Lifespan of a silverfish is two to eight years. Silverfish can live without food for up to a year. Silverfish are attracted to areas with high humidity....
by admin | Sep 25, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Fall Pest Prevention With the falling temperatures, pests are looking for access into your home. One way of keeping pests from sharing your home is to be proactive. Firewood should be stored outside and away from the home. Ensure dryer vent...
by admin | Aug 27, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Pill bugs Here are key insights about pill bugs and their ecological role: Decomposers: Pill bugs break down decaying organic matter, such as leaves and wood, contributing to nutrient recycling in the soil Soil Health: Their activity helps...
by admin | Jul 31, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Mosquito Bites Female mosquitoes need protein to lay their eggs and get it by feeding on warm-blooded creatures. If a mosquito bites an infected animal or a person, then bites you, it can pass the disease to your blood through its saliva. A mosquito uses heat sensors...
by admin | Jul 17, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Mosquitoes II Mosquitoes feed day and night. Mosquito is Spanish for “little fly.” Mosquitoes generally fly below 25 feet. An adult mosquito may live 5-6 months. Sweat helps mosquitoes choose their victims. West Virginia has the fewest species of...
