The Oriental roach is also known as the waterbug partly because it is most often associated with damp and moist places. This bug is one of the larger peridomestic roaches and is most often found in lower lying areas of the home such as basements or crawl spaces. Homes with high humidity, chronic leaks, sump… Continue Reading
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Pavement Ants
As the name suggests pavement ants are so called because of their tendency to construct their nest under sidewalks, driveways and patios. Also known as stadium, piss, sugar, house or picnic ants they dot our pathways and landscapes with their somewhat circular mounds and one central entry hole. These small crater like entrances are similar… Continue Reading
The Bug Doctor Educational Moment – Boric Acid
In my job I see A LOT of Boric Acid. It seems to be the answer to almost any pest problem out there. I’ve seen entire lawns covered with it, dog houses, thick lines around babies cribs, baseboards outlined, cupboards, counter tops, whole attics dusted (including all the storage that was up there), crawlspaces, commercial… Continue Reading
A Bug Doctor Educational Moment: DDT
The following excerpts are presented to you from credible sources (cited below) and set in order to briefly tell the DDT story. I have set them this way because it would take the average reader several hours to glean all the different websites to gain this perspective. It did for me anyway. Perhaps some of… Continue Reading
Battling Fleas: Tips For Making Your Pest Control And Your Dollar Stretch Farther.
In the battle against fleas in your home or yard, there are some questions you need to ask to make it more effective. First question, is do you have animals? If so do you have them on a flea and tick management program like Advantage? If the fleas are in your home, do you have… Continue Reading