Georgia Pest & Termite Control Archives

October 5, 2017

The Tiny Bugs That Take Serious Bites Out Of People

During the late summer and early fall, people who enjoy spending time outdoors should prepare for invasions of minute pirate bugs. These insects are tiny, as they are only one fifth of a single inch in length. However, if a…

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October 2, 2017

The Spotted Lanternfly Is In America To Wreak Havoc

The spotted lanternfly was introduced to the United States back in 2014, and experts are still not sure how to reduce their population levels. These invasive insects are native to China, India, Vietnam and can be found in parts of…

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September 27, 2017

Researchers Finally Learn How The African Tsetse Fly Drinks Blood From Mammals

It has long been known that the African tsetse fly (ATF) spreads a disease known as sleeping sickness, but that is not all. This fly’s bite is described as one of the most painful insect bites in the world. Despite…

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September 26, 2017

A Malaria Vaccine May Be Available Within A Couple Of Years

A Malaria Vaccine May Be Available Within A Couple Of Years We have all heard of malaria and we are thankful that we do not have it. As far as mosquito-borne diseases are concerned, malaria may be the most deadly…

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September 25, 2017

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…

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September 20, 2017

Tomato 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…

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September 7, 2017

Insect-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…

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August 17, 2017

Do 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…

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August 16, 2017

New 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…

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August 15, 2017

The 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.…

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