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Carpenter ants get their name from their nest building

Posted on June 25, 2020
Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants get their name from their nest building, where they will excavate the wood and form smooth tunnels inside of the wood. Carpenter ants do not eat wood, they only tunnel and chew through wood to create nests. The western black carpenter ant colony, when mature, contains about... more
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Ticks cannot jump or fly

Posted on June 23, 2020
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Ticks cannot jump or fly, but often climb grasses and shrubs in order to come in contact with people or animals walking by so they can attach themselves and feed on blood. Ticks have the potential to transmit diseases such as Lyme disease. Most tick-borne diseases require the tick to be attached... more
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Handling a bee or wasp sting

Posted on June 22, 2020
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Some bees leave stingers, and others don't. The first step is to remove any stinger that may be left in the skin as its continuing to pump venom. Next, follow these steps. Use soap and water to wash the affected bee or wasp sting area. Much of the bee or wasp venom is sitting on the... more
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Where Do Bed Bugs Hide?

Posted on June 19, 2020
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Bedbug infestations usually occur around or near where people sleep. They hide in the cracks and crevices of: Mattresses Box springs Bed frame Headboards Objects or clutter near beds They can also be found: Under peeling paint and loose wallpaper Under carpeting near... more
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What Do Carpenter Ants Look Like?

Posted on June 18, 2020
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Carpenter ants vary in size and can be anywhere from ½” to ⅝” long. While black carpenter ants are common, these pests may be a combination of black and red, or completely black, red or brown. By: Pest... more
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Prevent Mosquito Bites

Posted on June 16, 2020
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The most effective way to avoid getting sick from viruses spread by mosquitoes when at home and during travel is to prevent mosquito bites. Mosquito bites can be more than just annoying and itchy. They can spread viruses that make you sick or, in rare cases, cause death. Although most kinds... more
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What is a bed bug?

Posted on June 15, 2020
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Bed bugs likely get their name from their habit of taking refuge in beds and feeding on humans while they sleep. Bed bugs feed only on blood and must have regular blood meals to survive and develop. Humans are not bed bugs’ only targets, they also will attack many warm-blooded... more
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Carpenter Ants and Damage

Posted on June 12, 2020
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Carpenter ants don’t consume wood like termites but excavate it to make their nests, which in large colonies can consist of an extensive network of galleries and tunnels often beginning in an area where there is damage from water or wood decay. From here they can expand the nest into sound wood... more
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Take These Steps to Avoid Mosquito Bites

Posted on June 11, 2020
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Stay indoors at dawn and dusk, and in the early evening. Wear long pants and long sleeves when you go outdoors. Apply bug spray with DEET or picaridin to all exposed skin. Get rid of standing water where mosquitoes breed. Use screens on windows and doors to keep the bugs... more
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Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow jackets

Posted on June 9, 2020
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Wasp and hornet stings are a serious threat to public health. Allergic reactions to these venomous insects account for about 225,000 emergency room visits and as many as 100 deaths per year in the U.S. (a mortality rate that may be under reported due to deaths mistakenly attributed to heart... more
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