What exactly is meant by the term invasive? Here is a good definition and could be applied to any non-native (plant or animal) species. “Invasive species” means an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Problems arising from the accidental or intentional introduction
VIEW MOREMoisture attracts pests, there’s no doubt about that. And we’re not just talking about insect pests, but also pests such as mold which can destroy wood just as easily as insects. Insects that infest wood, like carpenter ants and termites, often begin their infestations in wood that is damp—usually from a plumbing leak, roof leak,
VIEW MOREQuestion We recently moved into a new home right on the shore of a large lake. When we try to use our deck, we are plagued by swarms of small flies that the locals call midges. Sometimes it seems like there are hundreds of them sitting on the side of the house. Would it help
VIEW MOREQuestion My mother recently had an infestation of grain mites in her pantry that was a real mess to get rid of. Now I’m paranoid that I might have grain mites, too. How can I tell? Answer First of all, unless you have some concrete evidence, it’s unlikely that you have grain mites. Grain mites,
VIEW MOREIt’s important to use insect repellents not just to avoid the annoyance and irritation of biting pests, but also to reduce the risk of diseases that are spread by biting pests, like Lyme disease and West Nile virus. Insect repellents can protect you and your family while you work and play outdoors. Used to be
VIEW MOREJune 2011 to June 2012 was the warmest 12 month period in the U.S. since record keeping began in 1895, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In general, the winter was unusually mild with little snow, spring was early, and summer so far has been extra hot and dry. How is this extreme
VIEW MOREThink of successful flea control as if it were like all out war! Why? Because that is the attitude you have to have to get the upper hand against these annoying little insects. Fleas make our pets’ lives miserable, so if you love them then there are several strategies that must be employed to help
VIEW MOREWhen I started out in the pest control industry nearly three decades ago, the ‘flea season’ in New England seemed to run about four months from June through September. Premise treatments with the ‘good stuff’ (carbamate and organophosphate based chemistries) were the rule, and the pet owner took their pal to the groomer for a
VIEW MOREQuestion For the last few days, I have been finding white worms crawling around my kitchen. They’re about ½ inch long. I’ve probably found about 20 of them and they’re starting to freak me out. Can you tell me what they are and what they’re doing? Answer If the “worms” are limited to your kitchen
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