by Ashley Nardecchia | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog
Can an earwig hurt myself or my family? While earwigs could technically bite humans, it’s highly unlikely that they would. After all, these insects don’t need blood meals like bed bugs or mosquitoes to survive, so they don’t seek out human hosts. However, if you...
by Ashley Nardecchia | May 19, 2020 | Blog
You never want to see a tick on your body or a bed bug in your home. And especially when it comes to the latter, seeing one usually means there are others around. On the surface, ticks and bed bugs might seem similar: They are both pests that like to bite and feed on...
by Ashley Nardecchia | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog
Fruit flies are one of the most common household pests and they can be a huge nuisance for homeowners. Not only that, but researchers have found that fruit flies can “transfer bacteria from a contaminated source, food, or waste to surfaces or ready-to-eat food. Not to...
by Ashley Nardecchia | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog
In December 2019, a dead Asian giant hornet was found and positively identified for the first time in Washington state. Until then, there had only been documented reports of Asian giant hornets in British Columbia, so this was the first documented and confirmed report...
by Ashley Nardecchia | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog
Here Come the Bees Spring is here, and Honey Bees may be too. Frequently we hear about stories of stinging insects during spring and summer, there’s nothing to worry about—unlike yellowjackets (which also nest in the ground, but only in the FALL, never in the...
by Ashley Nardecchia | Jan 14, 2020 | Blog
With Rain Comes Weeds Spring in the Sonoran desert is a beautiful thing, especially after a winter that brought the occasional soaking rain storm. Wildflowers are blooming, birds are everywhere, gardens are beautiful. Except for the weeds. Yes, the rain...
