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Comb-Footed Spiders Are The Most Common House Spiders In North America
Several spider species that are commonly referred to as “house spiders” can be found in every area of the US. Some of these species include, the southern house spider, the American house spider, and cellar spiders. Another group of house spiders are known as...
Which Spider Species Infest Homes In Large numbers In The Northeast? And Which Species Are Dangerous To Humans?
No matter how clean and well maintained a home may be, spiders are hiding out in every room of your house. While many people cannot stand encountering spiders, it is not so bad having the eight-legged creatures inhabiting your home, as spiders prey upon and consume...
The Wrong Way And The Right Way To Remove A Stinger From Skin
Several airborne stinging insects become ubiquitous during the summer months in the northeast. These insects include bumblebees, honey bees, yellow jackets, paper wasps, and hornets. Stings that are inflicted by wasps, which includes yellow jackets and hornets, are...
How To Prevent Subterranean Termites From Attacking Fences Made Of Wood
Most people do not know much about termite behavior, but the fact that they consume wood products is common knowledge. Due to their natural wood-eating behavior, many homeowners feel powerless to prevent termite infestations from occurring. Homes that are protected...
Strawberry Root Weevils Are Common House And Garden Pests In The Northeast
There exists numerous insect pest species that can infest both backyard gardens and indoor areas of houses. Many of these insect pests are beetle species, and one of the most significant of these pests in the northeast is the Otiorhynchus ovatus species, better known...
How Long Do The Cockroaches Found Within Homes And Buildings Survive?
The cockroaches found within homes and buildings have no problem finding available food sources, but it is important to note that the maligned insects are not picky about what they eat. In fact, cockroaches will eat just about anything, including things that you would...
Which Spider Species Can Infest Homes In The Northeast, And How Are Infestations Eliminated By Pest Control Professionals?
Spider control within homes is a tricky business, as there does not exist any reliable control methods that can keep spiders out of homes over the long-term. Fearing spiders is quite common, and many residents don’t hesitate to call a pest control service after...
How Do Eastern Subterranean Termites Cooperatively Establish Infestations Within A Home’s Structural Wood
As far as homeowners are concerned, termites are destructive and costly pests with no redeeming value whatsoever. This universal sentiment is understandable, as termite damage to houses cost homeowners billions of dollars per year in repair costs alone. Termite...
A Little-Known Termite Control Method That Virtually Guarantees That A Home Will Remain Safe From Subterranean Termite Infestations
The eastern subterranean termite is well established and widespread within the state of Massachusetts. Although this species is widely considered to be the only termite species to dwell in the state, researchers believe that another subterranean termite species, R....
If You See A Cockroach In Your Home During The Day, Then You Probably Have An Infestation
The cockroach species that infest homes in the northeast all have a similar appearance, but subtle differences exist between species. Cockroaches found indoors can be black, brown, reddish brown, tan and some can be twice as large as others. For example, the German...