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Here we talk about anything and everything bug related. Big and small, from ticks and bed bugs to roaches and termites; from bugs and insects to mice, rats, squirrels and rodents. Follow us to keep track of the new pests you should be worried about in your area. Get the latest news on pests, tips on how you can keep pests away from your home and business, and some other fun and interesting tidbits about bugs.

Soldier Termites

Posted on March 13, 2020

The soldiers commonly have an orange coloured armoured head termiteswith mandibulate pinchers which they use to crush an attacker, such as ants; some have hard pointed snout which eject a white sticky latex to ensnare their enemies. The soldier termite is usually the first to be seen in... more

Sneaky Sneaky… Bed Bugs

Posted on March 12, 2020

These critters are sneaky, small and often evolve to resist pesticide. Home pest control remedies are available, but they are often unreliable and time consuming. Not to mention, it can be very difficult for the untrained eye to differentiate between different strains of bugs, and the wrong... more

Tuesday bug tips | How to Prevent Bed Bugs

Posted on March 10, 2020

Bed bugs are a growing concern since they’ve become more common in recent years and are extremely difficult to exterminate. While hotels are high on the list of bed bug concerns, any public place can be a haven for bed bugs. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent a bed bug... more

Tagged with: bed bugs, How to Prevent Bed Bugs

Cockroaches…should I be concerned?

Posted on March 9, 2020

Cockroaches rarely cause structural damage. They can, however, contaminate food and spread disease by walking over, and excreting on, food or food preparation areas after having travelled through garbage and/or sewers. People with asthma may have a negative reaction to their droppings (feces)... more

Tagged with: cockroaches, dirty cockroaches

Termites that live in the ground can eat your house down ….

Posted on March 8, 2020

Termites are known to destroy the wall and roofing timbers of a home within 3 months of construction. Termites cause more damage to homes in USA than fire, floods, storms and tempest, combined. Termites occur throughout most states of the USA, with a high incidence of attack in virtually... more

Tagged with: termites, termites eating house

Warmer temperatures bring out Termites

Posted on March 6, 2020

Recent industry surveys suggest that most homes are at risk of a subterranean infestation. Severe termite damage to buildings is on the increase since the removal of the long lasting soil barrier chemicals; the more common use of softwood building and other landscaping timbers that termites... more

Tagged with: termites, warm weather termites

What are the health risks associated with a mouse infestation?

Posted on March 5, 2020

Mice are carriers of bacteria, diseases, parasites, and viruses. If your house has become infested by mice, the mice are leaving patches of their urine behind them, perhaps on a coffee mug in a kitchen cupboard or on a wooden cutting board on the counter. According to the Centers for Disease... more

Tagged with: mice rats rodents, mouse infestation

Rodent Tip Tuesday | Mouse-proofing your home

Posted on March 3, 2020

Getting rid of mice is not easy. Mice entered your home because it’s cozy, have food and most of all are easy to get into. Contrary to what you see in cartoons like Tom & Jerry, mice don’t need a gaping half-circle of a hole in your baseboard. They can squeeze through tiny cracks, holes... more

Tagged with: mice control, mouse at home

Confirm that you have a mouse problem

Posted on March 2, 2020

Mice are like tiny, four-legged ninjas who make themselves scarce, but when you have a potential rodent problem, you might spot one scampering away out of the corner of your eye. Once you see one inside your house, you should immediately suspect you have a nest somewhere—in your walls, in the... more

Tagged with: mice, rodent control

A little history about house spiders

Posted on February 29, 2020

Brown Recluse Spider by A1 Exterminators

House spiders belong to a small number of species specially adapted for indoor conditions (constant climate, poor food supply, very poor water supply). Some house spider species have been living indoors at least since the days of the Roman Empire, and are seldom to be found outside, even in... more

Tagged with: house spiders, spiders