Although a relative of the American cockroach the smoky brown cockroach is smaller in size only growing to 1” in size when they reach adulthood. This species of cockroach is a deep brown color which is solid and does not have any lines or markings w… Read more »
The German cockroach is the most common cockroach found in homes within all regions of the United States and is thought to be the hardest species of cockroach to eliminate. You may also here the German cockroach referred to as a croton bug. These r… Read more »
The American cockroach is known by a variety of different names such as the water bug, flying water bug and palmetto bug depending on the region where it is located. These reddish brown cockroaches are able to easily be distinguished because they ar… Read more »
Although all types of cockroaches tend to bring to mind conditions of filth and disgust for many people, not all cockroaches are the same. If you are experiencing problems with cockroaches in your home, it is essential that you determine the type of… Read more »
Cockroaches are a pest which many people have come to loath. Although there are more than 4,500 species of cockroaches in the world, only a few of these species tend to take up habitat in human homes. The four primary species of cockroaches which ar… Read more »
There are a variety of different active ingredients which are contained within different brands of flea shampoo; however, all of them are designed to do the same thing kill the live fleas. Some flea shampoos contain pesticides while others use a mor… Read more »
Fleas are a common pest which are the most active in the spring and summer months and if not prevented can quickly become big problem. There are many different methods which are available to help prevent an infestation before it occurs such as Advan… Read more »
Flea dips are a concentrated flea and tick treatment which is typically diluted with water before being applied to your pet. There are many different brands of flea and tick dips on the market; however, most of them contain the same active ingredien… Read more »
No matter how hard you try to prevent it, fleas are bound to find a way onto your pet especially in the spring and summer months when activity peaks. There are many different treatment methods which you can use to help eliminate and prevent these un… Read more »
When you are facing a flea problem in your home, it is essential that you understand the various life stages of a flea so that you can effectively treat each stage of a fleas’ life so that the life cycle is halted and the fleas are effectively elimi… Read more »
Because not all chemical treatments for carpets work in the same way, not all of them are going to have the ability to kill the live adult fleas which may be living within the fibers of your carpet. Boric acid powder as well as food grade diatomaceo… Read more »
Fleas can often be found in carpets along with flea eggs and immature larvae which may be resistant to some chemical treatments. For this reason it may be necessary to use more than one treatment method when treating carpets in your home to ensure t… Read more »
There are a variety of flea control products on the market which use a many different chemicals to treat and control flea infestation both in the home and on your pet. When using chemical treatments it is crucial that you read the directions thoroug… Read more »
In order to effectively control fleas it is essential that you understand the fleas life cycle so that you can effectively treat your pets, home and yard simultaneously in a way which will disrupt this life cycle and prevent further adult fleas from… Read more »
The cat flea which is the most common type of flea found on cats and dogs and within our homes and yards has shown that they are adaptable and able to develop a resistance to certain pesticides over time making them extremely hard to get rid of and … Read more »
Fleas are amongst the most advanced of all insects with a life cycle which features a full metamorphosis. This is one of the things which allows these common household pests to stand apart from many other pests and allows them to quickly grow and mu… Read more »
Fleas have been around for a long time and feed off of the blood of humans or warm blooded mammals. However, they do not need to live on a host and can often live within the carpets and furniture inside of homes as well and can go up to a full year … Read more »
Termites are social insects which work in colonies together which use a caste system to determine the different roles of the different castes of termites. All varieties of termites contain a kind, queen, workers, soldiers and flying reproductive ter… Read more »
The formal name for the Formosan termite is Coptotermes formosanus which is native to southern china and has spread to other regions of the world such as South Africa and Hawaii during the 20th century. This is one of the most destructive species of… Read more »
Fleas and ticks are a common problem here in the United States and find the perfect host on the soft fur of cats and dogs where they are then able to feed off of the blood of these household pets. The bites which occur from both fleas and ticks are … Read more »
Although termites are found all throughout the year, the alates or swarmer’s typically show signs of seasonal behavior which typically occurs when the weather begins to warm up during the late spring months. However, it is possible for swarmer’s to … Read more »
In order to effectively treat and eliminate a termite problem, it is essential that you understand the type of termite which is causing the problems. Because of the different types of behavior found within the different species of termites dictates … Read more »
There are many different types of subterranean termites which are found in various regions of the world. The Eastern subterranean termite is one of the most widely distributed types of termite in the US with colonies being found as far west as Utah … Read more »
There are five types of termites which can wreak havoc on your home depending on the area where you live. The five types of termites are Eastern Subterranean termites, Formosan Subterranean termites, Western Subterranean termites, Dessert Subterrane… Read more »
Termites are one of the oldest living insects which date back to the era of the dinosaurs in the area of the Cretaceous time period. These colony based insects are social creatures which divide the labor which is needed for survival amongst the colo… Read more »