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March 9, 2016

Crazy Insect Factoids

Crazy Insect Factoids I provided you with some interesting facts about just how many insects inhabit this planet with us the other day, but that doesn’t even compare to how these guys live and breathe. They are built unlike any…

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March 8, 2016

Inside the Bedroom of Parasitic Wasps

Inside the Bedroom of Parasitic Wasps When most of us think about parasitic wasps we think of their practice of using unsuspecting insects as hosts and a convenient meal for their offspring. But, what takes place before these creatures lay…

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March 4, 2016

Tell-Tale Signs of Termites

Tell-Tale Signs of Termites Termites are no laughing matter. Just ask anyone who has experienced a termite infestation. And if their testimonial isn’t enough to convince you, maybe this fact will: termites cause over $40 billion worth of damage worldwide…

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March 1, 2016

Spider Bites 101

Spider Bites 101 It’s likely that all of us will fall victim to a spider bite at some point in time. But do you know the basics of the types of spiders that bite and which pose threats to humans?…

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February 23, 2016

Earn up to $500 with TAP® Pest Control Insulation

Earn up to $500 with TAP® Pest Control Insulation Adding adequate insulation such as TAP® Pest Control Insulation is one of the most cost-effective home improvements that you can do. And now through December 31, 2016, you can cash in on…

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February 23, 2016

How do Insects Survive Harsh Winters?

How do Insects Survive Harsh Winters? Summertime and the livin' is easy. Warm weather and sunshine make summer the favorite season of many, but one downside is that with warm, balmy weather comes the presence of more insects. So, you…

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February 19, 2016

The Female Olympian’s Dilemma

The Female Olympian’s Dilemma With the 2016 Summer Olympics, which are being held in Zika infested Brazil, coming up mighty soon, female athletes are showing concern about traveling there to perform in the Olympics while this serious Zika outbreak is…

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February 15, 2016

Everything You Need to Know about Zika Virus, in 2 Minutes

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February 12, 2016

Ask the Pest Professor: Strength of Ants

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February 10, 2016

Aphid Attacks

Aphid Attacks If you have ever planted a vegetable garden, then you have also probably experienced the annoying pest the aphid trying to destroy that very garden. Aphids are a major pain to any gardener. They feed on just about…

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