While spring cleaning is a great time for homeowners to de-clutter and spruce up the home, this seasonal tradition is a doubly beneficial time to tidy up in order to prevent undesirable, springtime pests such as ants, termites, mice and fruit flies. To help the public maintain pest-free homes this spring, the National Pest Management […]
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean pest problems disappear. In fact, the unusually warm autumn has kept many pests active longer than usual, preventing them from going into dormancy as expected. Even trees have been pollinating a second time, which helps explain why my allergies have been worse this year. It’s a perfect reminder […]
Take Precautions Against a Variety of Abnormally Active Pests This Winter
It’s that time of year – the leaves are almost done falling, and your gutters are in serious need of a good cleaning. But beware, leaves might not be the only thing that currently call them home.
Over the last several years, an introduction of the brown marmorated stink bug from Asia has turned into full blown infestations in various regions of the US. Now, in order to prevent the invasive spread, Australia has mandated that all shipments coming into their country be fumigated with emergency regulations in place as of March […]
In attempt to prevent the spread of an invasive species of insect, known as the brown marmorated stink bug, Australia’s Department of Agriculture has released emergency regulations for shipments to be fumigated prior to arrival in their country.