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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…

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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August 3, 2017

Discovering 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…

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July 28, 2017

Pests 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…

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July 21, 2017

The 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…

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July 18, 2017

Pest 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.…

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