There are many reasons to want to correct an acrobat ant problem. The most obvious reason is that these ants can sting if they feel threatened. While bites from acrobat ants are not anything that will have you rushing to the hospital, they can be unpleasant. The less obvious reason to get that ant problem…
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Ladybugs Aren’t So Cute
Most people really dislike insects, especially when they come inside our homes. But for some reason, people actually like ladybugs! Maybe it’s their cute name, their ability to destroy aphids in the garden, or the fact that their likeness can be found on children’s clothing. But when you find the real live bugs throughout your…
What Are These Black And Orange Bugs Around My Yard?
When box elder bugs appear in a yard or start crawling on vegetation and congregating on the exterior walls of a home, it can have a homeowner scratching their head, wondering what bug they're dealing with. While these are common pests, with clear markings and coloration, they can be mistaken for other bugs. One bug they get…
Mouse Droppings And Other Signs of A Mouse Problem
One of the first signs that you may notice if you have a mouse or two living in your home are the droppings. While mouse droppings are generally concentrated at their breeding and nesting areas, unfortunately they will leave this type of evidence behind all over (and we mean all over) your house, from the attic to…
Help! I Think My College Kid Brought Bed Bugs Home
College is out, so if your college kid brought bed bugs back home from their dorm room, you may now start to notice signs of bed bugs in your home. It shouldn’t take you too long to notice a bed bug infestation, especially once these pests have begun to multiply and spread throughout your home. Unfortunately, even the…
Snake Mating Season Upon Us
We live in a state that sometimes seems like it has more than its fair share of the one thing that strikes fear into the hearts of many. Snakes! Some say they are just misunderstood, and that may well be true; but facing a snake in your home, near your children and your pets, might not…
Flying Ant or Swarming Termite?
Have you ever seen a termite swarm? It’s quite a remarkable sight to see, but with all the reproductive termites emerging and then swarming by the hundreds or even thousands, it is definitely cause for alarm. These pests devour all sorts of wood and can cause serious structural damage to your home and your belongings. Swarming termites do not physically hurt…
Where Do Bats Go During the Day?
In this age of television shows and movies, it is hard not to imagine bats hanging by the thousands in a giant cave. And, since there probably isn't a giant cave anywhere near your Missouri home, you might be wondering, "where do all those bats go during the day?" Well, we can start by putting to…
Clutter Greatly Increases The Threat of Pest Infestations
While it’s easy to lose the attic, garage, basement or other rooms to some serious clutter, there comes a point when the clutter or hoarding becomes dangerous to you, your family and your home. By adding clutter to your home you are simultaneously adding shelter and hiding places to many dangerous pests. And once inside…
Are Springtails Dangerous?
Before we dive into how dangerous springtails are, we first need to understand what springtails are and how to identify them. What Are Springtails? Springtails are a 6-legged arthropod, closely related to inspects. These very small nuisance pests only grow to be about 1/32 to 1/8th of an inch in length; they are soft-bodied, wingless,…