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How Are Some Ants Able To Make Off With Sizable Bits Of Food From The Kitchen Cupboards?
Who has not, at some point in time, seen a worker ant use its jaws to carry a crumb back to a nest? Such observations are common, but it is rare to see numerous ants team up to transport a heavy food scrap that’s ten times their combined weight. How could creatures as...
Cockroach Prevention Tips in The Home
Kitchen: Keep counters, sinks, tables and floors meticulously clean every day. Clean dishes, crumbs and spills right away, store food in airtight containers and always avoid leaving food out—including pet food. Vacuum any crumbs stuck in corners and around cabinets,...
Which Arthropod Pests Commonly Infests Attics And Why?
Temperature and humidity levels within a home vary significantly depending on location, as basements and cellars are generally moist, while an attic tends to be the driest area within a home. Bathrooms often contain the highest moisture levels of any indoor area, as...
Do Fire Ants Exist In Massachusetts?
Despite the relatively cold climate in Massachusetts, numerous hardy ant species have no problem thriving in the state. This is especially true for fire ants, as they have been documented as surviving within freezing conditions. Although fire ants can survive outdoor...
Which Insects Will Survive The Winter By Moving Into Your Home?
The end of the summer season is here and fall is upon us, which means that bugs will be trying to get into our homes for warmth. This is precisely why insects are so annoying at this time of year. Many people experience ant infestations, and that is the best case...
6 Easy Pest Prevention Tips | B&B Pest Control
Here at B&B we are all about protecting our customers from unwanted pests, that is why we have made this list of 6 Easy Pest Prevention Tips. Use these 6 tips to better protect your home or business from pests this year. Don’t forget if you have any pest problems...
The Keys to Winter Pest Proofing
B&B Pest Control shares tips to keep pests outdoors where they belong Many people associate the cold weather with high heating bills, power outages and other related problems, but the frigid temperatures can also push rodents and other common household pests...
Which Insect Pests In The Northeast Invade Homes In Large Numbers In Order To Secure Shelter During The Winter Season?
Some insect pests invade homes in order to seek out human food sources. For example, numerous ant species feed on sweet-tasting plant nectar, so it is not surprising that many ant pests invade homes in search of sugar-rich human foods. Ants, and many other insects,...
Is There Any Way To Exterminate Indoor Stink Bugs Without Stinking Up A Home?
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is native to eastern Asia where the species is not considered a pest due to its habit of overwintering naturally outdoors. Several native stink bug species have been documented in the US, and none are considered household insect...
Which Insect Pests Rely On Humans For Gaining Access Into Homes?
With the exception of frigid winter months, houses, buildings and other structures in the northeast are constantly being invaded by arthropod pests like spiders, ants, cockroaches, and flies. Several types of insect pests continue to invade homes well into the fall...
