Bees, such as honeybees, bumblebees, and many of the native bees are critically important to most crops. Without bees, much of the food we eat would disappear. This is why bees making the endangered species list for the first time in the United States is so critically important. What Do Bees Do for Mankind? Bees are pollinating insects, which means … Read More
Are You Prepared for Fall Pests?
Fall pests — In Albuquerque, NM, that means crickets, stink bugs, mosquitoes, flies, ants, wasp, carpenter bees, and even bed bugs, rodents, and snakes. Most of these things use fall as the time to find a warm home for winter – Your home. However, being prepared for fall pests is more than just keeping them out of your house. It … Read More
Difference Between Black Ants and Carpenter Ants
Ants are a nuisance no matter what, but some types of ants can cause more problems than others. Specifically, the carpenter ant, so named because of its affinity to eat away at the infrastructure of your home, can cause very expensive damages if left unchecked. If black ants require action now, carpenter ants require action right now, if you catch the drift. … Read More
10 Most Common Spiders in Texas
Ever try to go to sleep when you know there is a spider loose in your room? That freaky feeling is common to most people. Aside from people who study spiders, not many people get excited when a spider moves into their home. Texas has a lot of spiders, but in this blog, we will discuss ten of the most … Read More
Getting Rid of Those Sandy Spiders
Sandy, UT, is known for having pests that are quite adaptable and used to harsh climates. The natural aridity of the Sandy area draws to it many spiders that are in search of food. In the middle of a natural desert climate, your home represents an oasis of free meals and advantageous climate. You will need the help of a … Read More
Pest Control for Las Vegas Apartment Complexes
Per Nevada law, landlords are required to “maintain the dwelling unit in a habitable condition.” This includes pest control measures in cases where a tenant is not responsible for an infestation. Even when a landlord isn’t legally liable to pay for pest control, it still behooves property management to make sure it gets done for a variety of reasons. Happier Tenants Few people … Read More
How to Get Rid of Scorpions in Phoenix
Scorpions are one of the pests that are most unique to the Phoenix area, and they are one of the most dangerous. Unlike ants or small mice, it only takes one scorpion to cause a major problem in your home. Many people are allergic to scorpion stings. They are also large and unsightly, and quite dangerous for a non-professional to … Read More
Xeriscape in Albuquerque
Albuquerque has a naturally arid climate, and this desert environment attracts certain types of pests that usually do not show up in other places. These pests are actually attracted to dry areas. Xeriscape is a turf treatment that helps to create a landscape that would not normally come from a desert environment. There are many advantages to Xeriscape, including pest control. … Read More
What Seeing Bats Around Your Home Could Mean
It’s dusk and you are walking Fluffy before turning in for the night. As you approach your front door you hear high pitched squeaking as something flutters past you. In the fading light you try to make out just what the creature was, noticing that there is more squeaking and fluttering as bird like animals fly around your home in swooping … Read More
Identifying Bedbugs in Your Home
Cimex lectularius — otherwise known as the common bed bug is a true bug in the order Hemiptera. If you do not like insects, the bed bug will soon become the bug you hate the most. These are predators of humans. They target humans and feed on our blood. Few other organisms are human specific. Those others include lice and mosquitoes. … Read More