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B & B Pest Control will update its blog a minimum of once a week with tips on pest prevention and specials!
The Steps You Need To Take For An Ant-Free Home
Ants are one of the most common household pests, and we’ve all had to deal with them at some point or another. However, there are certain things that you can do to ensure that these insects have no reason to enter the home. Know where ants are most common Ants are...
The Yellow Jacket Species That Establish Subterranean Nests On Residential Properties Most Frequently
Most people are under the impression that wasps are aggressive creatures that will readily sting any human or animal that either accidentally or deliberately disturbs their nests. In reality, more than 100,000 wasp species have been documented worldwide, the majority...
Tips For Preventing Mosquito Infestations
Mosquito infestations seem like they come out of nowhere. However, they definitely have a source, and this source can be easy to eliminate in certain situations. Let’s take a look at why mosquito infestations start and what you can do to prevent them. The source of...
What Are Ant Traps?
Ant infestations can sometimes be tough. A large number of infestations are simply incursions, where a group of workers enter the home to gather food and then they leave. However, there are situations in which you are dealing with a dangerous ant species that needs to...
What Diseases Do Ticks Carry?
Not only can ticks carry several diseases, but the number of diseases that they carry has doubled since 2004, with seven new pathogens being picked up by these pests. On top of that, as the ticks expand their territories across the country, the number of tick-borne...
Why The Living Room Is The Most Pest-Populated Room Within Homes
Not long ago, entomologists with North Carolina State University surveyed arthropod populations within 50 homes on the east coast in order to better understand indoor ecosystems. For those not aware, the phylum Arthropoda is the most species-rich phylum in the animal...
How A Pest Control Pro Removes Mosquito Infestations
Killing one mosquito is easy, but getting rid of an entire infestation can be hard work. If you have a large mosquito population on your property, the best way to get it under control is to work with a professional. Here is how the professional mosquito control...
How Long Do Ants Live? B&B Pest Control
Most ants live rough lives. They spend their days toiling - building the colony, gathering food, and taking care of the young. Not only that, but their lives can be very short. The factors that influence the lifespan of an ant There are several factors that will...
Must-Know Bee Facts
Bees are one of the most well-known insects on earth, but we rarely look at them as pests. However, bees can become pests, and in these situations, they start to seem a bit more alien. Let’s take a look at some must-know bee facts from the perspective of pest control....
The Different Types Of Bees
There are several different types of bees out there that ride the line between beneficial or harmless insects and pests. Let’s take a look at these different types of bees, their behavior, and how they are controlled. Honey bees When we think of bees, we generally...
