Crane flies are everywhere right now. These elongated-winged insects are sometimes mistaken for large mosquitos, but are actually harmless and don’t bite or sting humans or animals. In the south, crane flies start appearing at the early signs of spring. The crane fly plays an important role in our ecosystem and while it can be […]
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The common housefly is a year-round pest, but it’s especially annoying during warmer seasons. These pesky insects have small, oval-shaped bodies that are dark gray in color with six legs, red eyes and grow up to a quarter inch long. They are found on every continent except near the polar ice caps. Flies prefer warm
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A study in North Carolina found that out of 550 household rooms, from 50 houses, only five rooms were completely free of insects and spiders. That means one percent of rooms were pest free! The study also collected more than 10,000 species of pests from the studied homes. Although North Carolina’s climate differs slightly from
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What is the American Cockroach? The American Cockroach was introduced to the United States in the early 1600s and has remained a prevalent pest ever since. Growing up to three inches long, this type of cockroach is primarily reddish/brown with hints of yellow or tan at the edge of its wings and behind the head.
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Pre-emergent lawn treatment refers to the process of spraying the lawn for weeds before they appear. The purpose of using a pre-emergent herbicide is to stop or greatly limit the growth of stubborn, spring and summertime weeds, such as Annual Bluegrass, Common Chickweed, Purple Deadnettle and Henbit, to name a few. These are all weeds
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What are Indian Meal Moths? Indian meal moths are often in stored foods that contain high amounts of corn or grain. The name “Indian Meal Moth” comes from the pest commonly being found in maize or what’s been referred to as “Indian” corn. These year-round pests mostly enjoy feeding on grain-based foods, such as cereal,
