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The Northern House Mosquito Is The Most Dangerous Mosquito Species In Urban And Suburban Areas Of Massachusetts Where They Hide In Homes During The Winter
Culex pipiens, or the northern house mosquito (NHM), is the most common mosquito species in urban and suburban areas of Massachusetts. This species is also the most dangerous mosquito species to humans in the state due to its habit of frequently invading homes year...
Which Species Of Indoor Ant Pest In Massachusetts Is The Smallest In Body Size?
Ants are the most frequently encountered insect pests within homes and buildings in the US, and pest control professionals generally agree that they are also among the most difficult pests to control and eradicate from infested structures. There are several reasons...
How To Prevent Mites From Infesting Pantries And Contaminating Stored Food
Many people know from experience that certain ants, beetles and moth larvae infest pantries where they feed on stored food products, but mites are one of the lesser known pantry pests despite their commonality within homes. The 3 most common mite pests of stored foods...
Boxelder Bug Droppings Stain Valued Fabrics, And They Can Hide Indoors All Winter, But Don’t Try To Eliminate The Pests With A Vacuum
Boxelder bugs can be found throughout the United States, and naturally, they are often found in yards where boxelder trees are located. These insects are also abundant on maple and ash trees, and the eastern and midwestern US sees a greater abundance of boxelder bugs...
How To Know If The Ladybugs Often Encountered Indoors Are Harmless Or Serious Pests
The group of insects known as “ladybugs,” “lady beetles,” or “ladybird beetles,” are comprised of several species that frequently find their way into homes during the fall, often in large numbers. Ladybugs are widely considered one of the more aesthetically pleasing...
Is There Any Way To Prevent German Yellow Jackets From Swarming And Nesting On Residential Properties?
Yellow jackets benefit tremendously by swarming through neighborhoods and establishing both subterranean and aerial nests on residential properties. This is because the garbage bins and discarded food found in residential areas provide yellow jackets with more...
How To Prevent The Spiders In Your Lawn And Garden From Entering Your Home, And How To Know When Indoor Arachnid Pest Issues Require Professional Intervention
Spiders are often considered the least harmful group of arthropods that are commonly found indoors. In fact, many pest control professionals find it inappropriate to refer to house spiders as “pests,” as spiders are rarely a nuisance in homes and only a few species...
How A Drugstore Beetle Infestation That Started In A Kitchen Pantry Expanded Into A Closet Where The Pests Damaged Several Expensive Suits
Stegobium paniceum, or the drugstore beetle, is a very common household pest species that belongs to a group of insects known as anobiids. Anobiids are generally known for boring into structural, cosmetic and decorative wood items within, on and around homes, but...
Little Black Ants Establish Nests Below Carpeting, In Walls, In Woodwork, And Every Indoor Crack And Crevice Available
Little black ants are common insect pests within and around homes throughout the eastern and southern US. This species sees workers invade homes from outside nests in order to access human food sources, particularly greasy foods and sweets. Unfortunately, eliminating...
Which Wasp Species Establish Nests Beneath The Eaves Of Homes, And How Can They Be Safely Removed?
More than 75,000 wasp species have been documented worldwide, making wasps the most abundant group of insects on earth along with beetles. A significant number of wasp species are excessively small parasitic insects, many of which have yet to be documented by...