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How To Control Carpenter Ant Populations In Trees
Carpenter ants get their name from the fact that they will create their colonies inside of wood. They will usually pick dead or decaying wood, but once inside it, they will spread to healthy parts as well. They are very fast workers, and they will create their colony...
Getting Rid of Ants, The Most Common Home Invader
While homeowners across the country enjoy the warm weather and the sights, smells and activities of the summer season, they also must contend with increased pest activity. This summer season season, B&B Pest Control is reminding homeowners to be on the look out...
How To Tell When You’ve Removed All The Mice | Boston Mouse Control
So you have a house mouse infestation, you’ve set up a few traps, and you managed to catch one or more mice. Job done, right? Well, what if there are still more mice scurrying around? How can you tell when you’ve completely removed a mouse infestation? In this...
Guide To Identifying A Queen Ant
Every ant colony has a queen or more, and these queens are the beating heart of every ant nest. Without them, the species would not be able to reproduce. As such, they are protected and well taken care of by the rest of the members of the colony. The appearance of the...
What Makes A Common Indoor Spider A ‘House Spider’
Several spider species frequently enter homes and buildings, but many of these species cannot accurately be called “house spiders.” Some of the most commonly managed indoor spiders include species that prefer to dwell outdoors, such as wolf spiders, fishing spiders,...
Why Silverfish Are Attracted To Your Bathroom
Silverfish are six-legged insects that are spread throughout the world. You will usually find them in the sinks of your home, around the kitchen and bathroom, or in your basement, usually right after you turn on the light in the dark. As soon as they feel that they...
How Do Insect Pests Become Resistant To Insecticides, And How Are The Most Resistant Insect Pests Eliminated From Infested Homes Today?
The pest control industry emerged around seven decades ago in the United States, and the first pest control firms in the country were largely focused on eliminating only a small number of indoor insect pests that were considered economically and socially significant...
Why Wasp Sprays Work
If you’ve ever seen wasp spray in action, you’ve noticed just how effective it can be. Any wasp that is touched by the spray will drop to the ground dead almost immediately. But why is it that wasp sprays are so effective? Let’s find out! How do these sprays work?...
How Ants Disperse Into New Areas
Just like termites, most bee species, and many wasp species, ants are social insects that live in colonies. One single ant colony can contain anywhere from a few hundred individual ants to more than 10,000 individual ants, depending on species and colony-age. Many ant...
Are Bumble Bees Ever Found Nesting Within Homes? How Common Are Bumble Bee Pest Issues In Residential Areas?
Numerous bumble bee species can be found throughout the world, and unlike most social insects, bumble bee species are most diverse and abundant in northern regions as opposed to tropical regions due to their preference for cooler climates. Bumble bee species can be...
