Populations of Web-Building Spiders Typically Increase during the Spring Months
According to those that specialize in pest studies and control, populations of web-building spiders typically increase during the spring months. During the fall months, it is common for web-building spiders to seek out refuge in buildings as the interior areas of...
House Mice
House mice commonly invade homes during the spring months. These rodents are small and slender in nature. They are typically distinguishable by the small nose that is slightly pointed and their small size. These pests have small eyes that protrude just a bit and a...
Rodents – A Comprehensive Guide
Rodents are not only pests, they are an absolute nuisance. It is challenging to keep such creatures from entering into structures. The average mouse has the ability to squeeze into a hole the size of a dime. The average rat has the ability to go through holes the size...
Pavement Ants
According to statistics, pavement ants are considered to be one of the most common ant species within the United States. Despite their existence in such vast numbers, most do not consider pavement ants to be a nuisance; unless, of course, you find yourself struggling...
Bed Bugs in Institutions – Part 8
For over two months now, we have expounded on the topic of bed bugs as they impact healthcare institutions in our multi-part series, Bed Bugs in Institutions. We thank you for continuing this series! You have learned general information about bed bugs, details on...
Bed Bugs in Institutions – Part 7
In the past 6 weeks, you have learned a great deal about bed bugs in institutions – including how to identify bites, the potential health hazards of bed bugs, and how to start an integrated bed bug management approach. This week, in the 7th installment of our series,...
Bed Bugs in Institutions – Part 6
Thank you for continuing our series, Bed Bugs in Institutions. In the past month or so, you have learned about the origin of bed bugs, the fact that bed bugs may result in the development of anemia and asthma, the dangers of insecticides, the steps to preventing and...
Bed Bugs in Institutions – Part 5
As we continue with our series, “Bed Bugs in Institutions”, we have received many inquiries on how to determine if bed bugs are to blame for the bites that patients experience while in certain healthcare institutions. As stated last week, it is difficult to determine...
Bed Bugs in Institutions – Part 4
“Bed Bugs in Institutions” is a comprehensive multi-part series that we here at All Pest Exterminating Inc. have created in order to educate the public. In the past three weeks, the installments of this series have covered basic characteristics associated with bed...
Bed Bugs in Institutions – Part 3
Thank you for continuing to follow our series, “Bed Bugs in Institutions”. In our previous two installments of this series, we have expounded on the basic characteristics of bed bugs, how these insects feed, the fact that bed bugs may result in the development of...
Bed Bugs in Institutions – Part 2
Thank you for rejoining this week for the continuation of our series, “Bed Bugs in Institutions”. Last week, in the first installment of this series, you learned that, in recent years, there has been a large increase of bed bug populations in healthcare institutions....
Bed Bugs in Institutions – Part 1
In recent years, there has been an immense increase in the amount of bed bug cases in various types of institutions. By institutions, we are referring to healthcare facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, psychiatric hospitals, detention...
