Flies – the pest of great weather!
As the temperature starts to dip, it can be very relaxing to feel the wind blowing through your home. As more and more people opt for open windows and doors instead of the air-conditioner, the flies...
View ArticleCockroaches – the social outcast
Cockroaches As people move –in and –out of their homes, it can cause stress for the neighbors that are left behind to deal with an infestation of cockroaches looking for a new food source. Arm...
View ArticleBombs – Are they effective and when should you use them
Insect Bombs – Are they effective and when should you use them If you walk down any household/insect repellant aisle of a store, you are bound to see an insect bomb. They come in lots of brands and...
View ArticleBox Elder Bugs – the “harmless” pest
Box elder bugs – This year’s fall pest Fall is a time of cooler weather and beautiful colored leaves. But you may have noticed that fall is also a time for box elder bugs. A box elder bug will use...
View ArticleRoof rats – spreading the bubonic plague and other health issues
“Colorado girl, 7, leaves hospital after recovering from “black death” bubonic plague.” CBS Denver, 9/11/2012. Roof rats are notorious for spreading disease – historically the highly dangerous...
View ArticleMoles – Strange, but true facts
Strange, but True! Facts about moles…. By Craig Riekena, Compliance Manager Moles are one of the most annoying, yet least understood pests. The damage they do to an otherwise beautiful lawn, park or...
View ArticleSimple Spider Control
3-Step Spider Control By Dr. ElRay Roper, Senior Technical Representative, Syngenta Professional Products Effective control of spiders requires an integrated approach and the cooperation of the...
View ArticleBlack Widow Spiders
Black Widow Spider Venom is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake’s. Bites produce muscle aches, nausea, and shortness of breath. However, most people who are bitten suffer no serious...
View ArticleWolf Spider
Wolf Spider Wolf spiders will inject venom freely if continually provoked. Symptoms of their venomous bite include swelling, mild pain and itching. Some South American and Australian species have also...
View ArticleCentipedes
Centipedes Centipedes have pair of poisonous claws behind the head and use the venom to paralyze their prey, usually small insects. However, the jaws of centipedes are weak and can rarely penetrate...
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