The heat is on! Aside from being uncomfortable for the daily life of humans, hot weather has an impact on insect populations. The life cycle of certain insects speeds up dramatically when the temperature climbs.
Read More »Do traps lure Japanese beetles from miles around? Do they make the problem worse? We tackle some common myths about Japanese Beetle Traps and discuss using them properly to keep beetles from destroying your ornamental plants.
Read More »In the Eastern and Upper Midwest regions of North America, July gives way to beetle mania... Japanese beetle mania, that is. These green and copper metallic menaces ravage your landscaping, causing costly and unsightly damage.
Read More »It's true: Mosquitoes DO prefer some people more than others. An estimated 20 percent of the population is especially attractive to mosquitoes. Here's why.
Read More »We all know mosquitoes are little vampires out for blood, and they take it and go before you're even aware you've been bitten. So why do their bites itch for so long after they get their fill?
Read More »Mosquitoes are coming... and they're out for blood. With summer here, remember the Three Ds of mosquito control if you want to enjoy the great outdoors without calling the "swat" team.
Read More »It's the first official day of Summer! Here are five insects that will prove to be the biggest problem pests during these warm months.
Read More »Whenever the subject of mosquito repellent comes up, DEET is always mentioned -- either as a panacea or a problem. So, which is it? Here are the deets.
Read More »In those cases where you discover that a tick has hitched a ride on your body (or your pet) and gotten comfortable, here are some DOs and DON'Ts when it comes to removing it.
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