Monthly Archives: November 2011

Pest Control Links and Resources

Great Pest Links and Resources from The Blogosphere! Enjoy! What if theres bedbugs in my closet? Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon BusinessInsider.com: 9 Tips for Pest Control this Winter Science News: Scanning Technology for Bed Bugs Bed Bug Facts & Statistics … Continue reading

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Ants Beware! Spider Protected by Burglar-Proof Web

Ants Beware! Spider Protected by Burglar-Proof Web By Jennifer Welsh | LiveScience.com – Tue, Nov 22, 2011 Just as a homeowner might adopt a large dog with an equally large bark to protect his or her property, a certain orb spider makes … Continue reading

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Pest Proof Your Home!

Hulett Environmental Services recommends the following steps to pest proof your home this winter: Seal up any cracks and holes on the outside of your home including areas where utilities and pipes enter your home. Frequent vacuuming can help to … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Don’t Let Pantry Pests Invade Your Holiday Recipes

Don’t Let Pantry Pests Invade Your Holiday Recipes When the weather turns colder and the holiday season approaches, many opt to stay indoors and bake treats for friends and family. When digging through your cabinets and storage for baking necessities, … Continue reading

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Forbes.com: Bed Bugs On Airplanes? Yikes! How To Fly Bed Bug-Free

Forbes.com: Bed Bugs On Airplanes? Yikes! How To Fly Bed Bug-Free Melanie Haiken, Contributor Just because you haven’t heard much about bed bug-infested airplanes doesn’t mean that economy or business class seat is free of the icky pests. While the … Continue reading

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Florida Bed Bug PSA

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Everyday Bedbug Prevention Tips

Everyday Bedbug Prevention Tips It is important to be aware of ways to prevent bed bugs in your everyday life. Here are some tips to keep in mind: Vacuum suitcases after returning from a vacation. Check your sheets for tell-tale … Continue reading

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Crazy, Hairy Ants / Rasberry Crazy Ants / Caribbean Crazy Ants

What are crazy, hairy ants? Are they referred to as Rasberry Crazy Ants or Caribbean Crazy Ants? These are probably all one and the same species Nylanderia pubens with multiple common names. Rasberry crazy ants were first found in Texas … Continue reading

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Wireless chip catches ride on dragonfly

Wireless chip catches ride on dragonfly Duke University researcher Matt Reynolds and colleagues have developed a sensor and transmitter light enough to be carried by a dragonfly, transmitting the insect’s nerve impulses to researchers at 5 megabytes per second as … Continue reading

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