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Why Your Commercial Building Has an Ant Infestation
If you are a restaurant owner, you would never like to have a bad reputation because of the tiny critters scurrying around the kitchen or getting inside the patron's food. Ants are often attracted to food, shelter, and water supply for their survival. Restaurants...
10 Interesting Facts About Ants
Almost everyone had an encounter with these scurrying pests inside and around your home. Yes, we are talking about ants. With around more than ten thousand ant species globally, these pesky pests are a subject of constant study by scientists. Ants are truly...
Ant Repellents Vs. Ant Baits
It is annoying when you enter the kitchen and find the tiny ants scurrying or foraging for food. These ants can create havoc inside and outside your house, along with stinging you with a powerful bite. Ant repellants and ant baits are some of the popular ways to keep...
Can Ants Swim?
Ants are more than an annoyance. They are the most prolific creatures in this world. Surprisingly, ants are hard-working creatures known for their unity. They are truly fascinating creatures in this world where they can lift 100 times more weight than their body. Have...
Certain Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Put People At Risk Of Sustaining Strokes In Response To Wasp Stings
Every fall season, rural-nesting wasps, particularly yellow jackets, abandon their nests in order to invade residential areas. This occurs because insect food sources become scarce within the natural environment during the fall, forcing wasps to swarm through...
Why Experts Claim That The Termite Population In Massachusetts Will Become Larger With Each Passing Year
Termites do not function well during the winter months. This is a good thing for residents of Massachusetts where winters can be notably harsh. Unfortunately, experts believe that both snowfall and increasingly warm spring and summer seasons are influencing the size...
Learn More About Ant Anatomy
Despite their tiny bodies, there is a lot more to the ants’ anatomy than meets the eye. To start, their skeleton is outside their body. This is known as an exoskeleton, and it contains all the organs and the muscles of the ant. The exoskeleton serves a protective...
Here’s How Ants Protect Themselves Against Germs
The body of an ant generates formic acid, which is used to fight off predators and defend the nest. The acid itself is one of the simplest organic acids around. It is produced in a special abdominal gland, and this feature is found across numerous ant species....
How To Get Rid Of House Mouse?
It is never a pleasant surprise to see the pests scurrying across the floor, especially when running around the kitchen. The evidence of one mouse can be a sign of the mouse infestation in your house. Though spotting even one mouse can cause chills to the homeowner's...
Wasps Do’s and Don’ts
As the seasons change, Wasps behave differently. From feeding off on sugars they are suckers for proteins in late summers. At such a time these insects love creating their nests in and around homes as food is readily available. These flying nightmares are aggressive...
