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February 10, 2017

Is The Red “Hourglass” Mark On Black Widows Meant To Frighten Predators?

Black Widows are well known around the world. These spiders are especially known in the Americas for having a highly venomous bite, they are generally intimidating to other arthropods, and the females often kill their male counterparts after mating. And…

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February 8, 2017

Cutting Edge New Therapy Could Cure Arachnophobes

It seems like a fear of spiders must exist at least a little bit in varying degrees in different people, similar to a fear of heights. Some people become so anxious around arachnids that even seeing a picture can be…

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February 7, 2017

What Are The Most Common Arthropods That Live Within Our Homes?

The one good thing about living in a tiny apartment as opposed to a large home is that there is a much lesser chance of encountering a creepy bug. Less space equals lesser space for bugs to roam, right? Well,…

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February 6, 2017

Spider-Like Creature Once Ruled The Seas | Spider Control

Well, I hope you are not afraid of water and spiders at the same time, because, once upon a time during the Cambrian period, a giant creature with multiple legs resembling a spider used to rule the seas five hundred…

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February 3, 2017

Centennial Auction - 2/24/17

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February 1, 2017

At What Time Of Year Are Spiders Most Numerous? | Atlanta Spider Control

At What Time Of Year Are Spiders Most Numerous? | Atlanta Spider Control If someone were to ask you what time of year sees the most spiders, you would probably say that spiders are most numerous during the summer months,…

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January 31, 2017

Punxsutawney Phil Is Not The Only Celebrity Groundhog

When it comes to listing your favorite celebrity groundhogs, you will find that the list is pretty short. However, there is, of course, Punxsutawney Phil, which is the groundhog that serves as the non-speaking spokesmen for the Groundhog Day celebrations.…

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January 30, 2017

BUG BUSTERS USA Earns Mark of Excellence in Pest Management

BUG BUSTERS USA Earns Mark of Excellence in Pest Management BUG BUSTERS USA, a pest management company with 33 years in business, has earned the QualityPro Certification, the mark of excellence in pest management. Becoming a QualityPro Certified company means…

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January 27, 2017

Can A Spider Hold Its Breath?

Some people are under the silly impression that a spider can hold its breath in order to avoid inhaling toxic fumes from your can of Raid. The relationship between insects and insecticides is not comparable to humans and mustard gas.…

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January 26, 2017

Managed Bees Make Diseases Within Bee Populations Much Worse

There are “wild” bees and “managed” bees. Wild bees are, of course, the bees that dwell entirely outdoors and without being pestered by human intervention. Managed bees are bees that are bred through human manipulation and are meant to be…

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