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Termites shun sunlight, and all but reproductive termites can die when exposed to enough sunlight. By staying underground or within wood and trees, termites are able to work all day long. They do not sleep.

Numerous ant genera enter buildings and establish colonies inside, including odorous house ants, pharaoh ants, crazy ants, pavement ants, and carpenter ants. Our extensive knowledge of the habits and patterns of each makes it easier for us to control them.

Honey bees are remarkably efficient because of their division of labor. There is one single queen bee in a colony, which will often have between 20,000 and 60,000 honey bees. Worker bees, which are female, live for about six weeks.

Can you guess the easiest way to find an ant nest? If you guessed you can follow ants right back to their nests and then use any of a number of different organic methods to discourage them, you're right.

Did you know that termites typically live underground and breech your home through any cracks they may find in the foundation? Since this can make them more difficult to find and kill, it s not a good project for homeowners to take on themselves.

There are thousands of cockroach species all over the world, but not all are pests. Some are very important because they assist in the decay of organic material. However, the ones that invade our kitchens or restaurants are pests, which is why pest control experts concentrate on them.

You may never have thought about what you d do if you had a swarm of bees move in. If not, you probably should. The worst thing you can do is to kill them. Having a professional bee removal service can get rid of the problem without that so they can continue doing their job to pollinate our crops.

A comprehensive inspection of your property is recommended before any pest control measures are taken. This will help us to pinpoint any areas that might be at risk as well as determine the best approach for your particular situation.

Did you know that fossil records prove that insects (like biting flies and external parasites like fleas and lice) predate human beings? However, it is highly likely that primitive man saw insects more as a food source than as a pest.

The use of chemicals and chemical substances as early pest control tactics occurred around medieval times, but they were often just as bad for the people who used them as they were for the pests they were trying to kill. Sulfur and arsenic, for instance, although moderately successful in treating pests, often made the people seriously ill.

Why is the Africanized bee known as the  killer bee? It isn t that the venom carried by these bees is more toxic. Instead, the killer bee can be upset easily and remains upset longer than other bees. In addition, killer bees usually travel in large numbers and will chase victims for much longer distances.

Bedbugs feed relatively quickly, but the welts left by their bites last for days or even longer. Care to guess how long it takes the average bedbug to gorge himself on a meal? That would be three minutes!

Unfortunately, it's far easier to accidentally bring bed bugs into your home than it is to get rid of them. Since they can quickly reproduce, it's important to call us in as soon as you notice the problem.

Bed bugs are actually relatively easy to pick up, as they are experts at hiding and traveling. Bed bugs can travel on or in suitcases, bedding, overnight bags, even on or in folded clothes, and most people don't even realize they have picked them up.

Unfortunately, it's possible to unwittingly stumble across a hive and get attacked by bees. The higher the number of stings from the attack, the more likely it is that they were killer bees.

Did you know that most chemical pesticides are nonspecific? This means that they affect a large number of species, pest and non-pest and can therefore do more harm to your family, pets and environment than good.

Like most animals, cockroaches need food, water, and warmth. Once your home has been treated for cockroaches, make sure to properly secure trash and regularly dispose of the materials you recycle to remove eating and breeding places.

One way to treat bed bugs is to trap them. Some ways to do this are to use mattress, box spring, and pillow encasements.

Just how popular is honey in the United States? In 2009, the honey industry reported a total crop of 146 million pounds, and that was a year that industry experts said was affected by issues related to weather, mites, and other problems.

Working towards a program in which you can use fewer dangerous chemicals in your home? A pest control specialist can help you find out which of the new, safer products will be best to help you with any pest issues you may have, from bugs to rats.

If you re dealing with rodents in your home or office, you may find it s necessary for us to treat your property more often than if we were just targeting spiders and ants. Let s talk about the rodent activity in your home and what kind of timetable you can expect.

If not attended to immediately, mice and rat populations can spiral out of control. Among the many diseases of which they are vectors are the Hanta virus, Typhus, Salmonella, Dysentery, and a multitude of other deadly illnesses.

Did you know that bed bugs can live and thrive in areas outside of your bed and bedding? When we exterminate your home, we ll be sure to get all the areas where they could be hiding.

Bed bugs can be hard to spot around your home. Full-grown adults get to be only about one-fourth of an inch long, and the younger ones are hardly visible at all.

Did you know that some common household pests carry harmful bacteria that can contaminate foods and cause illness? These include rodents but also certain insects such as cockroaches, beetles, and flies.

Bedbugs all but disappeared from the US during the 1940s and 1950s. Experts credit their disappearance to improved hygiene as well as the formulation and use of pesticides that effectively killed bedbugs in all lifecycles, from egg to adult.

How are pesticides tested for safety? Pesticides are strictly regulated in the United States to ensure that they may be used safely and will not harm human health or the environment. All pesticides are rigorously screened before being allowed for use.

In the wild, termites are a very useful insect. By feeding on dead and decaying plants and trees insects transform this material into new soil that can be the home for healthy new trees and plants, according to scientists.

Carpenter bees are often mistaken for bumble bees, as they both are about an inch long and have black abdomens. However, unlike other types of bees, carpenter bees (except for the females) do not have stingers. The females are also far less aggressive than most bees and wasps, and will only sting if truly threatened.

When you are planning a home, making sure that you keep pests outside should be one of your considerations. Nothing is 100%, though, and pests are bound to get in. A professional extermination once a month will be the best way to prevent those unexpected invaders.