Archive for 'Georgia Pest & Termite Control'
Bank Lenders Are Paying More Attention To Termite Damage In Homes
Bank Lenders Are Paying More Attention To Termite Damage In Homes Many of us are either living in our own home, or are hoping to someday buy a home. Raising children as a homeowner is a simple and common desire for most young people. Everybody wants a piece of the American dream, but something you…
Read MoreTomato Hornworms Are Insect Pests That You May Want To Avoid Killing In Some Cases
Tomato Hornworms Are Insect Pests That You May Want To Avoid Killing In Some Cases If you take pride in your gardening skills, then you may have heard of the dreaded tomato hornworm. These “worms” are, in fact, large caterpillars that can devastate your tomato garden. These insect pests feed on any type of plant…
Read MoreInsect-Pests Will Soon Kill All Of The Red Pine Trees Within Acadia National Park
Insect-Pests Will Soon Kill All Of The Red Pine Trees Within Acadia National Park Insect-pests are by no means uncommon in the United States. But it is rare to see an entire species of tree wiped out as a result of one insect. Unfortunately, this is precisely what has been happening in Acadia National Park.…
Read MoreDo Solar Eclipses Make Bugs Do Strange Things?
In case you do not know, we are due for a solar eclipse. On August 21st a solar eclipse will occur. Seeing a solar eclipse, especially for the first time ever, can be fun even for those of you with no interest in astronomy. When solar eclipses occur, the suns’ rays are obviously blocked by…
Read MoreNew Invasive Insect Threatens America
Last year farmers and agricultural professionals were stumped as to what was killing so much Roseau cane, a tall grass-like plant that grows all over the world. In the United States Roseau cane grows around the mouth of the Mississippi river. After a few months, the reason for the mass death of these plants was…
Read MoreThe Least Known Of All Insect Pests Has To Be The Oystershell Scale
The Least Known Of All Insect Pests Has To Be The Oystershell Scale When considering all insect life on the planet, there is probably not a group of insects that are more obscure to the public than armored scale insects. One reason why nobody has heard of these insects is due to their minute size.…
Read MoreDiscovering 35,000 Bees Living Above Your Bed Would Bee a Nightmare
Discovering 35,000 Bees Living Above Your Bed Would Bee a Nightmare Bees can sometimes take staring roles in our dreams, but usually once we wake up those bright flyers disappear. For one woman, however, she discovered she literally had thousands of bees intruding on her sleep. A woman called a pest controller after finding a…
Read MorePests and Allergies
Bug Busters USA recommends the following tips for safeguarding homes against pests that cause asthma and allergies: Keep food sealed and stored properly, and clean kitchen floors and counters daily. Dispose of garbage regularly and store in sealed containers. Seal cracks and holes in homes, including entry points for utilities and pipes and in screen…
Read MoreThe Truth About Chiggers
The Truth About Chiggers There are very few entomologists in the world, so it is understandable that some bugs get confused with others. But sometimes these common misunderstandings can lead to dangerous situations. For example, a dangerous bug’s name could sound like a harmless bug’s name when being pronounced. One example would be the harmless…
Read MorePest Profile: German Cockroach
The German cockroach is the most common species of the cockroach. German cockroaches can breed at a rate of up to six generations per year. The German cockroach can fit through an opening as small as 3/8 inch in width. Pest Stats Color Light brown to tan, with two dark, almost parallel stripes located on…
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