Top 5 Insects You Hope to Never Encounter
From damage-causing termites, to disease-carrying rodents and everything in between, our Command Pest Control technicians encounter a lot of different types of pests each day. The worst kind, though? The stinging ones. More specifically– the clinch-your-fists, no-shame-in-crying, scream-like-a-girl stinging ones. We like to categorize these as simply “insects we hope to never encounter.” Take a look.
Bugs: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
As pest control specialists, you might expect us to refer to all pests as “bad bugs.” Although we appreciate a good alliteration, that statement is simply untrue. Instead, bugs tend to differentiate themselves into different categories– the good, the bad and the ugly.
Bug Blitz: Pests That Invade Your Home
“That time” of winter has finally hit. The time when the temperature shifts from biting cold to full-scale gnawing cold, and all Arkansas natives retreat to the comfort of their homes to pile on blankets, light the fireplace and cheer on their favorite AFC or NFC teams in the Super Bowl. What if we told you though, that humans aren’t the only ones trying to find a cozy home to watch the big game in? That’s right– pests are looking for winter homes too! Learn about who your team’s opponent is and how to keep your home off their roster.
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What’s Really Under Your Tree
‘Tis the season for fa-la-la-la-la-ing, jingling bells and rocking around the Christmas tree. Don’t let the excitement of the season distract you though. There could be up to 25,000 creepy crawlies on a single tree you bring into your home. Be on the lookout for these top 5 pests that may have stowed away on your holiday decorations.
How To Discover a Pest Infestation vs Pest Irritation
We’ve all heard a variation of the saying, “where there is one, there are many”. It applies to a whole host of things in life, but in our world, it really rings true to pests. Pests live in tribes and colonies and travel in swarms. It doesn’t matter what species. Ants, fleas, mice, termites, and mosquitoes are almost always used in the plural form. When they invade, they want backup.
So if you get that fly swatter out or that shoe you always use for cockroaches and get the job done yourself, you have proudly rid your home or business of one pest but what about the rest of the squad?
Whether you’re experiencing a couple of mice living behind the baseboards or a whole swarm of termites have changed their address to yours, calling Command is always your best option. But we want to equip you with the knowledge of how to spot a damaging infestation before it costs you your home.
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