Silver Fish and Fruit Flies
What are the real issues? Every once in a while I find that there are pests that really don’t do a lot of harm, especially when the campaign to get rid of them is weighed up against the damage they...
View ArticleSnail Control
Snails are an incredibly amazing naturally occurring pest; the average snail can lay up to 300 eggs per day during the laying season, and these eggs can lie in the ground for eleven years or more until...
View ArticleThe Problem with Excess Chemicalization
Part One: The hazards Since the dawn of time man has waged war against various species that we label as pests. It’s a pretty broad category that runs the range of animals which pose a threat to our...
View ArticleThe Upside of Pests?
Part of an integrated approach to pest control is acknowledging that many pests have a vital role to play in the natural world. Many people may wish that a certain species of animal would be wiped off...
View ArticleTreating Dry Wood Termites
Termite problems are one of the most anxiety causing pest issues for any home owner. Although these little insects won’t cause you any harm, they may do some serious damage to the investments that you...
View ArticleUnderstanding Termite Damage
If you have every seen a termite, you might wonder what all the fuss is about when it comes to termite damage. They don’t look all that tough; much less so than other common pests such as cockroaches...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Least Toxic Principle
Finding pests around your home and in your yard can be more than just annoying. Many kinds of pests have the potential to spread disease, while most create some form of hassle or another in the form of...
View ArticleWhat to Look for in a Pest Control Company
Have you found suspicious holes in your framework? Finding mouse poop in with the utensils? Maybe you are trying to grow some prize winning tomatoes, but have an infestation of hornworm, or are finding...
View ArticleWhich Termite Species is Causing my Problems?
Like many different pests, termites found in the United States can be one of several different species. Unlike other types of pests, the three species of termite which commonly cause problems in the...
View ArticleWhy it is Important to Understand Insect Life Cycles
This site is all about integrated pest control; that is, using knowledge to understand the living habits, biology, and breeding of different kinds of pests and then using this knowledge to eliminate...
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