If you’re like most people, you’re probably unaware that this week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week (March 3-8). It’s a time when industry professionals and government officials gather to form strategies for preventing and reducing invasive species threats to our health, economy, environment and ... Read More
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10 Ways to Discover the Great Outdoors
Summer is in full-swing – even though it looks and feels significantly different this year. While you may be trading your beach or international vacation ...
Deck the Halls with these 12 Plants
Holiday plants bring the smells and colors of the season to your favorite spaces, be it under the mistletoe, next to the Christmas tree or ...
Fresh Herbs to “Spice Up” Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, no need to add extra spices to your shopping list. We’ve rounded up the best, easy-to-care for herbs to take your favorite dish, ...
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about bed bugs?
Bed bugs are pestering people across the U.S. While you may think bed bugs lurk in unfamiliar hotel beds, they might be unnerved to know bed bugs are infesting more places, such as movie theaters, schools, college campuses, and even commercial spaces, such as offices ... Read More
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about the common house fly?
The common house fly thrives nearly everywhere in the U.S. no matter what the season. As the most prevalent type of fly in the world, the common house fly accounts for more than 90 percent of the fly population. Although most regard them as harmless ... Read More
Top 10 Resolutions to Make 2013 Pest Free
Written by: Bobby Kossowicz, mother of two, Branchburg, New Jersey Editor’s Note: Bobby Kossowicz is a mother of two from Branchburg, New Jersey, who has past personal experience with pests and the importance of controlling them. Before becoming a full-time mom, Bobby worked in the pest ... Read More
Celebrate the holidays pest, worry free
Written by: Robin L. Tabuchi, Research Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley. Winter is here, and although we are less likely to encounter pests this time of year, we need to ensure pest prevention occurs year round. In between sipping your hot chocolate, opening gifts, and enjoying ... Read More
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about the Asian longhorned beetle?
Asian longhorned beetles (ALB) recently have been infesting and killing trees across the country. After being introduced to the U.S. from Asia, experts now consider the beetle to be one of the most destructive invasive insects. The pest is most active in the summer and early ... Read More
Trivia Thursday: How much do you REALLY know about ragweed?
Ragweed season is in full swing and will affect about 10 to 20 percent of Americans. How much do you know about these pollen producing plants? Test your knowledge and learn how to best avoid some of the annoying and painful symptoms! Ragweed grows in rural ... Read More
Day 5 of NIAP Week: Treating Pest Problems
Today is the final day of National Inspect and Protect Week. So far this week, we’ve covered all but the final step of the INSPECT (INvestigate, Study, Prepare, Eliminate, Clean, and Treat) process. Today we’re going to share more about how to treat and manage your pest problems. The INSPECT process ... Read More
Day 4 of NIAP Week: Keeping Your Home Clean
As National Inspect and Protect Week continues, today we’re exploring ways to keep your home clean as part of the INSPECT (INvestigate, Study, Prepare, Eliminate, Clean and Treat) process to ensure your home is consistently pest-free. Even the cleanest homes might occasionally encounter pest problems, but simple, frequent cleaning can ... Read More
Day 3 of NIAP Week: Eliminating Entry Ways for Pests
Today is the third day of National Inspect and Protect Week. In the past couple of days, we’ve read an account from guest blogger Bobby Kossowicz, mother of two, about her experience removing mice from her country home, and we’ve also promoted investigating, studying and preparing for pest problems. ... Read More