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How Frequent Are Carpenter Ant Infestations? Do Most Carpenter Ant Infestations Involve Structural Wood Damage?
Carpenter ants are well known for damaging the structural and cosmetic wood sources within homes for nesting purposes, and the ant pests are easy to recognize in the northeast since the primary species in the region, the black carpenter ant, is jet black and...
What Many People Overlook While Roach-Proofing Their Home
Most cockroach species that have been documented worldwide are not considered pests, but several species in the US frequently infest homes and buildings. The most common cockroach pest species include American cockroaches, Oriental cockroaches and German cockroaches,...
Outsmarting the Rodents: Prevention of Rats and Mice Infestation
Outsmarting the Rodents: Prevention of Rats and Mice Infestation Let’s face it - there’s nothing peskier than pests; that’s why we call them that. And no matter how small they are, mice and rats can present a constant source of stress for anyone who’s living in a...
Arthropod Pests That Humans Inadvertently Transport Indoor Via Infested House Plants
Many people like to have various plants decorating their homes, adding a bit of brightness and the fresh look of nature to the atmosphere. While they may be beautiful to look at, house plants can also bring unwanted guests inside with them. Numerous insect pests live...
How Can Residents Tell If The Food Items In Their Home Have Been Contaminated By Pantry Pests?
Pantry pests are insects that are in the habit of infesting and contaminating stored foods within warehouses, grocery stores, agricultural crops, and residential houses. Virtually all pantry pests of homes are beetle and moth species that see adult females lay eggs...
Common Insect Pest Hideaways In Yards And In Homes
Half the battle of dealing with insect pests is finding out where in and around your home they are hiding and building their little nests and colonies. Without that information, controlling insect pests in your home and, especially, an infestation is almost...
Why Preventing And Repairing Property Damage Caused By Termite Infestations Is Considered A Homeowner’s Responsibility
Several insect species contribute to the decomposition of dead wood and other forms of decaying plant matter in the natural environment. These insects are of particular importance in forested areas where soil fertility can only be maintained by insect-assisted...
Which Types Of Homes Are Most Likely To See Repeat Arthropod Infestations?
Arthropod pest infestations occur within all types of structures in all locations, except maybe for weather stations in Antarctica. A recent study saw researchers survey the arthropod population within a variety of homes located in both affluent and impoverished...
Which Insect Groups Have Evolved The Most Advanced Social Behaviors
Along with ants, and colony-dwelling bees and wasps, termites are eusocial insects. Several arthropod groups like cockroaches and wolf spiders exhibit varying degrees of sociality, but the term “eusocial” refers only to species that demonstrate the most advanced forms...
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,...
