Some Termite Colonies Practice Polygamy

Polygamy is not a rare sexual behavior among animals. Even many groups of pre-civilized humans practiced polygamy. When it comes to insects, polygamous sexual relations are the norm. Polygamy serves to promote species survival. If polygamy hindered the ability for...
An Elderly Woman Survives The West Nile Virus

An Elderly Woman Survives The West Nile Virus

After hearing about so many people around the United States dying as a result of contracting the West Nile virus, it is nice to hear that some people survive the virus. For example, one elderly woman, Joy Crain, has managed to recover from the worst symptoms of the...
Several Different Beetle Species Inhabit Termite Nests

Several Different Beetle Species Inhabit Termite Nests

You may not know much about termites other than the fact that they enjoy eating wood. However, termites are probably the most talented architects in the insect world. Termite nests demonstrate a termites’ advanced building abilities. Termite nests are even outfitted...
Simple Outdoor Pest Tips| Sachem Pest Control

Simple Outdoor Pest Tips| Sachem Pest Control

At Sachem Pest Control we want to provide you with the best protection we can from pests! That is why we have complied this list of Simple Outdoor Pest Tips you can do to protect you, or your family this year! Pest can ruin any property no matter if yours home or...

How To Protect Your Home From Carpenter Ants

Once the warm (and especially when the real hot) weather hits New England you can expect homes to start seeing ants. And those big black ants you see? Well, those are carpenter ants and they are looking to start eating the wood in your home and creating a nice little...