Pest Control Archives

July 3, 2018

Summer Season Calls for Increased Protective Measures Against Mosquitoes and Ticks

One of the best ways to fight off mosquito and tick bites and subsequent disease transmission is to apply insect repellent before going outside. Yet, many people don’t make it a priority to protect against these biting pests by taking…

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June 21, 2018

New Research Reveals the Mechanics Behind How Spiders “Balloon”

New Research Reveals the Mechanics Behind How Spiders “Balloon” Scientists have known about the phenomenon called “ballooning”, a technique used by spiders that allows them to fly, for a while now, but the exact mechanics behind this incredible feat have…

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May 25, 2018

Hundreds Of Insects Found Infesting Store-Bought Broccoli

Hundreds Of Insects Found Infesting Store-Bought Broccoli The threat of insect pest infestations to our homes is bad enough without having to worry about encountering creepy-crawlies in private businesses. Unfortunately, many insect infestations that are found within private businesses do…

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May 16, 2018

An Insect That Looks Like A Two Headed Creature Is Giving People The Creeps

An Insect That Looks Like A Two Headed Creature Is Giving People The Creeps It is not uncommon for people to spot bizarre looking insects. When a unique looking insect is found, many people likely run the other direction, as…

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March 26, 2018

Date From Hell: Some Male Spiders Eat Females After Mating

Date From Hell: Some Male Spiders Eat Females After Mating Most of us have heard of black widow females eating the males after they mate, but I’ve personally never heard of the opposite. Sexual cannibalism is a somewhat common practice…

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February 12, 2018

The First Insecticides And Bug Sprays Were Developed By The US Government

The First Insecticides And Bug Sprays Were Developed By The US Government Agricultural animals and crops have long been under attack by insect pests. Developing insect pest control methods is the humane thing to do for livestock and the human…

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February 2, 2018

In Zimbabwe You Can Go To Jail For Not Reporting Certain Beetle Sightings To Authorities

In Zimbabwe You Can Go To Jail For Not Reporting Certain Beetle Sightings To Authorities If you think that legal penalties are generally harsh here in the United States, then you should feel grateful that you do not live in…

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January 24, 2018

Winter Homeless Care Packages

Last week at Bug Busters' Annual Company Wide Training Meeting, they ended the day making 144 Winter Homeless Care Packages. The zip locked bag packages contained; gloves, socks, bandaids, chapstick, blanket, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, nail clippers, hair brush, soap, and…

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January 2, 2018

One Of The Most Damaging Insect Pests In America May Finally Be Eradicated

One Of The Most Damaging Insect Pests In America May Finally Be Eradicated Insect pests are a growing global threat. Some insect pests damage cash-crops, while other insect pests damage important forms of vegetation. Insect pests that damage trees are…

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November 17, 2017

A Mushroom--Like Plant Is Pollinated By A Strange Insect And Other Creatures

A Mushroom--Like Plant Is Pollinated By A Strange Insect And Other Creatures Pollination is so important to the world economy that a global crisis would ensue if pollinating bugs were to disappear. We all know that flying insects such as…

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