Good News for Us, Bad News for Bed Bugs
A new fungal biopesticide developed by scientists at Penn State shows promise for the control of bed bugs, and is even effective against bed bugs that are insecticide resistant. All but eradicated in the U.S. after World War II, likely due to use of DDT and other...
Ah Spring… lovely blooms, warmer weather, and black widow spiders in my shed!
Now that spring is in the air, many of us will begin to think about sprucing up our outdoor living spaces. The potential for opening up that shed that’s been closed all winter, and finding spiders is high. All spiders are creepy, but, the only spider native to...
Bump in the Night, a Cockroach Story
You told yourself you weren’t going to finish off that bag of chips. It’s now the middle of the night and you can’t stop thinking about them. So you decide to cave in, and have a midnight snack. You stumble your way into your dark kitchen and feel around on the...
Roof Rats Make the News in Sacramento
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWI9rU94hOM Rats, Rats, Rats! Check out this news item about rats in Sacramento. If you suspect a rat or mouse problem in your home, please contact our trained Sacramento pest control professionals at 916-457-7605,...
Ants, not just a picnic pest
Ants are among the most common household pests. Ants also invade offices, restaurants, hospitals, warehouses and any other building they can find food and water in. In addition to the peskiness and potentially destructiveness of the ants themselves, sometimes ants...
Silverfish- a pest, not a fish!
No, silverfish are not fish, they’re creepy little insects. Small and wingless with three long bristles extending from the rear. The name common name silverfish is derived from their silvery grey and blue coloring along with the fish like appearance of its...