Rochester Pest Prevention Tips | Town and Country Pest Solutions
To help keep you and your family safe from pest threats this summer Town and Country pest Solutions is sharing the following prevention tips in conjunction with the National Pest Management Association: While mosquitoes are active all day long, activity peaks around dawn and dusk so avoid the outdoors at those times to reduce the […]
Where Silverfish Come From
Silverfish have a very startling appearance. They look like something out of prehistory, with a silver sheen, segmented body, long legs and antennae. They also have the unsavory habit of showing up in your favorite books, or in your bathroom at night. Naturally, we want them out of homes for this reason alone, on top […]
Interesting Facts About The Black Widow Spider
The black widow is one of the most iconic spiders in the world. We’ve all heard of it, and we’re all terrified of it to some extent. Its notoriety is due to several factors, from its venomous bite, to its distinctive hourglass markings, and its promotion in pop culture. Let’s take a look at some […]
Why Do I Have Silverfish in My Home? | Rochester NY Pest Control Pros
Silverfish are creepy nocturnal bugs that have similar characteristics to cockroaches. Have you ever wondered why these pests are getting inside your home? Well, you are not alone in finding answers to these questions. Silverfish makes every single person scratch their heads when they start popping out in unexpected places. You may see the same […]
Bee Hives: All You Need To Know
Even if you do not boast of great observation skills, chances are that you may have spotted a bee hive at least once in your life. Bee hives are extremely common but can be seen more prominently in certain seasons. That said, how much do we really know about bee hives? May be a bit, […]
The Low Down On Springtails
What Is A Springtail? Springtails, also known as snow fleas, ruin one of the greatest parts of winter – no bugs. As ticks, wasps, mosquitoes and flies have all but disappeared, springtails will be hoping around in the snow. They are small hexapods that use a certain protein in order to survive in harsh temperatures. […]
Which Insect Pests Of Homes And Buildings Are Most Closely Related To Bed Bugs, And Are Any Of These Relatives Also Indoor Bloodsucking Pests?
The organisms commonly referred to as “bugs” often include spiders, flies, daddy-long legs, and centipedes, just to name a few, but any creature that is commonly regarded as a “creepy-crawly” is almost certainly an arthropod of some species or another. Over one million species representing 80 percent of all currently living lifeforms on earth belong […]
How To Identify The Source Of Attic Moisture That Attracts Insect Pests, And Which Pests Frequently Infest Attics
Most of the world’s insects can be found in wet and humid tropical regions, and the minority of insect species that inhabit temperate areas are also highly dependent on moisture to survive. Exposure to dry air will kill most insect species because insects have a thin cuticle that allows their internal fluids to readily evaporate […]
Why The Tiny Fungus Beetle Pests Commonly Found Infesting Homes Can Be Difficult To Detect And Eliminate
The term “fungus beetle” is a common name given to a group of closely related beetle pest species that are known to invade homes in large numbers in order to feed on mold, mildew, and occasionally, stored food products. Fungus beetle pests are also commonly referred to as “minute brown scavenger beetles,” but this term […]
The Norway Rat And The House Mouse Are The Two Most Successful Mammalian Species On Earth
The primary rodent pests that live in close association with humans in New York State are Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) and house mice (Mus musculus). Norway rats and house mice are found in all human settings, including cities, suburban areas, and rural farmland. Rats and mice will eat anything that humans or animals eat, and […]
