Tag: insects

Do You Have House Crickets??

Everyone remembers Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket, the friendly house cricket who sat by the fire keeping toasty warm. But what is a house cricket? Do we have them in our homes? Crickets will accidentally invade homes, but only rarely will they reproduce there. The usual point of entry is through... more
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Silverfish not a Centipede

Silverfish are common insects that may infest and feed on items (especially paper items) in the home. They are commonly spotted in bathrooms where they enjoy the moist environment; they especially enjoy that room if there is mold or mildew to eat. They don't directly harm humans, however, these... more
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Boston struggles with growing bed bug infestations

Boston struggles with growing bed bug infestations: Updated: Thursday, 17 Nov 2011, 6:18 AM EST Published : Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 6:57 PM EST Mike Beaudet www.twitter.com/channel_mike BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - A growing epidemic of bed bug infestations has left the city of Boston... more
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Thanksgiving Season Reveals Summer Work of Insects

Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away, it is a traditional holiday in the United States and Canada. It is a day set aside to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. This North American holiday is rooted in the European custom of a harvest celebration. Humans, it seems, at least those living in temperate... more
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Cockroach Facts

They say a Cockroach could survive a Nuclear Explosion, that we will discuss another day, today let’s just look at some Cockroach Facts. The Cockroach Facts are: Cockroaches have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. As a matter of fact, these insects are incredibly hardy. They generally... more
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The Cluster Fly

The cluster fly is a pest in homes, schools, and commercial buildings. Cluster flies derive their common name from their habit of entering a home or building in the fall and gathering together in clusters, usually in the attic or upper regions of buildings. The behavior of the flies is a good... more
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Watch Out For Fall Pests

Fall can be a very busy season for pests but many homeowners don’t realize it. Insects and rodents get ready for winter and often enter homes. Here is a list of some fall pests to watch out for this season: Overwintering insects try to get into homes this time of year via loose screens, cracks... more
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National Chocolate Covered Insect Day

Today is National Chocolate Covered Insect day. You've probably consumed your fair share of bugs during your lifetime -- either as a kid stuffing dirt in your mouth or last week when you yawned while riding around on your bike. No need to panic -- most insects are edible and in fact quite... more
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Sowbugs, Millipedes, and Centipedes in the Home

During late summer and fall millipedes and sowbugs can leave the soil and leaf litter and crawl into homes, sometimes in very large numbers. They enter through cracks in foundations, around ground-level windows, and under doors. They are commonly found in basements although they may also be found... more
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