Did You Know? Pests Can Cause Asthma

Did You Know? Pests Can Cause Asthma

Did you know? Certain pests like cockroaches and dust mites can trigger asthma and allergies in some people. Roach’s saliva and droppings contain allergens which can affect children especially. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 97...
Preventing Mosquitos Prevents Disease

Preventing Mosquitos Prevents Disease

Mosquitos are one of the most annoying and deadly pests around the world. Malaria, West Nile, Zika Virus, and other mosquito transmitted diseases affect millions around the world every year. Just this month, the Louisiana Dept. of Health has confirmed two cases of...
Dealing With Fire Ants

Dealing With Fire Ants

One pest that’s most active in summer is the fire ant. Fire ants, also known as red imported fire ants (RIFA), are an invasive species of ant from Brazil. This species of ant is aggressive and will bite or sting humans if threatened. They can be identified by...
Earwig Facts

Earwig Facts

Here are some facts about a somewhat misunderstood insect- the earwig. Even their name is a misconception, as they aren’t known to crawl in human ears. Earwigs are small, long, and flat bugs that have a set of pincers on their backside used for reproduction,...
Keep Wasps Away

Keep Wasps Away

Right now, wasps are very active and aggressive in this heat. If you’re seeing a lot of wasps outside your house, there may be a nest nearby that you can’t see. Sometimes, they’ll find a way inside your fascia boards or other hideaways, allowing them...