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How to identify Fleas

Posted on August 14, 2020
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Identification Adult: body dark, laterally flattened, wingless; hind legs adapted for jumping; mouthparts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood; row of large bristles often present on head and/or thorax (called genal and pronotal combs) Larva: pale legless worm-like body covered... more
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Pesticide Use Around Pets

Posted on August 13, 2020
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People often use pesticides in their homes or yards to control a variety of pests such as insects, weeds and rodents. Pet owners may also apply pesticide products directly to their pets to control ticks and/or fleas. Although these pesticides can be beneficial, they have the potential to hurt... more
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7 Quick Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites

Posted on August 11, 2020
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Dump out any standing Water Keep mosquitos outside Use mosquito repellent Wear light-colored clothing, especially outdoors Stay indoors during dusk and dawn Make yourself less appealing Try a natural repellant By: Medical... more
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Hornets and Yellow Jackets — What’s the Buzz

Posted on August 10, 2020
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Hornet The most common hornet species is the bald-faced hornet (D. maculata), which is stout-bodied and marked with dark and white striping. Stings from hornets usually occur when nests are disturbed. Yellow Jacket Yellow jackets (Vespula spp.) are banded yellow or orange and black and... more
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Ants — When is the best time to start managing for pest ants?

Posted on August 7, 2020
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For most ants, foraging activity usually declines in late fall when temperatures cool, and picks back up again in early spring as days get warmer. Timing your management strategies to coincide with these seasonal changes in activity can improve management success, particularly into the summer... more
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Fleas can be tough to spot

Posted on August 6, 2020
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Despite their busy jumping schedules, fleas can be tough to spot – they measure in at 1/16 to 1/8-inches long. And that’s just the adult, well-fed (not to say chonky) fleas we’re talking about, not young specimens. But just because you don’t always see them, it doesn’t mean they are... more
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Carpenter Ants Like to Chew

Posted on August 4, 2020
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Carpenter ants get their name from the fact that they chew through wood to make nests. However, they do not eat wood like termites. They eat sweet foods, pet food, and other insects. Carpenter ants are commonly found in wooded areas, nesting in trees, logs, and stumps. Carpenter ants may also be... more
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Why is it often necessary to make multiple applications to eliminate a cat flea infestation?

Posted on August 3, 2020
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The need for multiple applications has a lot to do with the flea’s biology and behavior. Fleas undergo complete metamorphosis, meaning they have four life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. During both the egg and the pupal stage, fleas are protected from hazardous environmental conditions by... more
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Know the enemy—We’ve got intel on what makes fleas and ticks tick

Posted on July 31, 2020
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They think of your dog as their summer home and they plan to take up residence for generations unless you evict them. And it’s not just that these parasites are pesky and nasty. There is also a risk of your pet contracting various diseases and developing certain health issues because of the... more
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Insect Repellents and Children

Posted on July 30, 2020
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Choosing an Insect Repellent for Your Child Mosquitoes, biting flies, and tick bites can make children miserable. While most children have only mild reactions to insect bites, some children can become very sick. One way to protect your child from biting insects is to use insect... more
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