Category: Household Insects
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Earwig: The Pest with the Creepy Name
Earwigs are long, dark brown bugs that you might see crawling around your home. Their odd name comes from an old myth that they enter people’s ears while they’re asleep and make their way to the brain. While this isn’t true, these bugs are still an unwelcome sight in your home and a good reason…
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What Are the Winter Season Pests to Watch Out For?
While bugs and other pests seem to be out and about all summer long, many take cover for the winter season. Some pests make nests outdoors, but others find their way inside homes when seeking food and shelter from the cold. These are some of the most common winter pests that you might need to…
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Pantry Pests – Feeding on Your Food Stores
Ants and gnats aren’t the only insects that are drawn to food supplies. There are several other species, including Indian meal moths and saw-toothed grain beetles, that you might find in your pantry. Pantry pests typically infest certain kinds of food products, such as grains, dog and cat foods, herbs and spices, dried dairy products…
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Camel Crickets – Scary But Harmless
Camel crickets might look scary, but there’s no reason to fear them. While these insects resemble large spiders, they have the typical legs of a cricket, which allows them to hop around from place to place. Camel crickets come out at night and prefer to live in areas that are damp and dark, such as…
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Top Winter Pests Coming Our Way in Several Months
Winter is fast approaching and it’s time to hunker down and get ready for the onslaught of the winter bug and pest invasion. It happens every year. While some pesky pests go into hibernation, others will be scouting out new winter accommodations and your home is at the top of the list. Be prepared and…
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Ladybug, Ladybug, Get Out of My Home
They’re little and they’re interesting to watch but do you want them infesting your home? Ladybugs are the perfect house cleaner in the garden where they’ll do a great job of keeping aphids under control. These tiny wonders have been around since the Middle Ages and today, there are nearly 4,000 variations in different shell…