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Common Cockroach Species and Types

There are several different cockroach types that enter homes and businesses. Each type can be problematic, as they can carry disease, and can multiply quite quickly. Though there are some products that can be used to kill any type, it may be helpful to identify which specific type is present within your home or business prior to starting treatment. The appearance of the American cockroach is marked by the fact that it is quite large. Adults can reach a size of one inch or larger. A yellow band that extends along the back of the head is one of the easiest identifying traits of this type. The body color is usually reddish brown. However, they can also appear to have a yellowish tint. The smoky brown cockroach somewhat resembles the American version in that it is also large. They can reach a size of about an inch. They are indeed Read more »

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Effective Ant Control and Pest Control

There is no doubt that ants are a nuisance and no one wants them around. They invade places in large numbers and can prove to be very difficult to eliminate, especially when the root cause of the problem is not established. Ants vary and their presence is quite imposing, therefore, making it necessary to find a timely solution to the problem. A crucial step in this process is to determine the specific type of ant that needs to be eliminated. Once this is determined, one can take action and find a way to get rid of the ants. Ants invade areas for various reasons but they are mainly drawn to environments in which they are able to survive. Such an area would be able to supply them with the sustenance they need. For ant control to be effective, any appealing factors in terms of the survival of ants should be Read more »

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An old pest makes a comeback – bedbugs

It is almost impossible to listen to the news without hearing news about new sightings of bedbugs somewhere. Even classy 5 star hotels were not spared by this pest that was almost eradicated in the 1940s and 1950s through the use of DDT. These little critters have made a remarkable comeback in recent years. International travel has certainly contributed to the reappearance of this pest in the USA. Travelers from countries like Africa Asia and Eastern Europe where these bugs are still common most likely gave these critters a free flight into the United States. Travelers are usually unaware that this pest hitched a ride and were imported inside the luggage or on the clothing. Bedbugs are present again in hotels motels schools apartments and houses. The risk of bringing this pest home can be minimized if travelers take some precautions and educate themselves about clues to the presence of bedbugs. Read more »

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Information About Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bees are large hairy bees that do not live in the same hive setting which many people associate with bees. They appear similar to bumble bees but they have tails that are black and shiny. They bear the name of carpenter bees because they dig their homes in wood rather than forming a home from various materials as do honey bees. Many humans look on carpenter bees as pests. Carpenter bees are more likely to exist as individuals in contrast to the hives of honey bees. In some species of carpenter bees mothers may live alongside daughters or sisters in a single nest forming partitions between their cells with bits of wood. Sometimes several males will construct or inhabit several nests that are near each other. However this is as close as carpenter bees come to forming social groups. Most carpenter bees make their homes by chewing their way Read more »

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