Rats might be disgusting, but they are smart creatures. They have to be in order to survive, and their intelligence usually shines through when we try to get an infestation under control. Let’s take a look at how rat intelligence…
Of all the two termite species out there, two are responsible for the vast majority of damage done to homes in the US. These two species are the drywood and subterranean termites. In this article, we’re going to cover these…
Norway rats and mice are the two most common household rodent pests that you might have the displeasure of encountering. In this article, we’re going to cover these two species and the differences between them. The Norway rat The Norway…
Norway rats are the most common rat species in home infestation in the US. They are also known as brown rats, which is reflective of their appearance – they have brown fur with a gray/white underbelly. They are also quite…
Ant colonies have an interesting life cycle. Every ant colony starts with a solitary queen. She has just mated, and her male partner died. This will be the only time she will mate in her life, retaining the sperm in…
The house centipede was first introduced in the US during the mid-1800s. This pest landed in Pennsylvania, and since then, it has spread out all over the country. House centipedes are quite creepy looking, and since they share similarities with…
Wasp nests are usually started in spring. Queens will go into hibernation over the winter, and as the weather warms up, they will wake up and start a nest. The survival of the nest depends on two things: the survival…
The Appearance Of Termites You see some insects crawling around the home, and you’re wondering: “What if they’re not ants? What if they’re termites?” Well, the good news is that they’re not termites. Termite workers will almost never leave the…
One of the main threats posed by Norway rats is the spread of disease. Since they are dirty animals that scavenge through garbage, travel through sewers, and have parasites, they are able to carry a wide variety of diseases, with…
Why Norway Rats Aren’t Taking The Bait If you want to get a rat infestation under control, using the right bait is essential. If you use the wrong type of bait, the rats will not be drawn to your traps,…
Although termites are active throughout the year, it is only during the warmer months that they start swarming. Termite swarms are made up of termite swarmers or alates, which go out to reproduce and start a new colony. These are…
