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Wildlife Control | Bug Busters USA It is not unusual for homeowners to find that a group of raccoons, skunks, possums or some other wild animal had gone through their garbage during the night. These wild animals take every precaution to make sure that they are not caught in the act, as they know that…
Read MoreCockroaches Evolved To Hate The Taste Of Sweets In Order To Avoid Poisons
After 350 million years of survival, it’s fair to say that cockroaches are doing something right. Over this time period, the cockroaches evolved many adaptations that made them so hardy. However, one adaptation in particular stands out. Cockroaches have changed their internal chemistry in a way in which glucose no longer tastes sweet, but bitter.…
Read MoreHow Mice Are Evolving
It turns out that mice living in New York City are evolving to better adapt to their new environment. A team of scientists has captured several white-footed mice from parks in New York City to find out if they had been adapting to the urban ecosystem, and they found out that there is a degree…
Read MoreThe Asian Subterranean Termite
As beautiful as Florida is, for some reason, it is also a huge draw for invasive species. This makes the state a great environment in which entomologists can study invasive species and what makes them attracted to a certain area. Florida in particular is a great target because it is a tourist and commercial hub…
Read MoreNaked Mole Rats are…Interesting
Naked mole rats are one of the weirdest mammalian species out there, even when you take out the fact that they are completely hairless. They have a very high pain tolerance, can survive 20 minutes without any oxygen, they do not age, and they are immune to cancer. As if that wasn’t enough to make…
Read MoreThese Ants Have Jaws That Are Designed Like Bear-Traps
Ants are not the most fascinating of insects. They are tiny, and you have probably inadvertently killed more of them than you could ever count. However, ants are an amazingly diverse group of insects. Some ants can cause serious pain with their bites, whereas other ants can tunnel through the ground with an efficiency that…
Read MoreThe 411 on Grey Squirrels
How Dangerous Is A Grey Squirrel Infestation? Have you ever heard something making noise in your attic at night? Well, you might just have a squirrel infestation, and as cute as they may seem to be, squirrels can be incredibly destructive pests. Exterminators get thousands of call-outs for squirrels every year, because they can cause…
Read MoreHow To Keep Out Pests During Storms
Particularly bad storms can result in raised water levels and damaged nests for many pests, who will then start looking for a new shelter, and this shelter can often be someone’s home. This is why it’s important to pest-proof your home if you live in an area with occasional harsh storms and hurricanes. In this…
Read MoreHow Did a Mouse Get Into My House?
Mice love your home for many of the same reasons you do. It’s warm, charming, safe and convenient. It’s a great place to raise a family, and it’s a great place for mice to breed. Your home has everything a mouse needs to survive: food, shelter and water. The National Pest Management Association estimates that…
Read MoreTips To Make Sure Wildlife Stays in The Wild
Tips To Make Sure Wildlife Stays in The Wild: Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens. Install a mesh cover or cap over chimneys. Cover exhaust fan openings, soffit and attic vents, and tops of window wells. Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation and windows. Keep tree limbs…
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