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Author: Pest Control Joel

I offer helpful pest control strategies & information about local pest control problems in your area. Do you have pest control questions? Ask Pest Control Joel.

5 Things You Might Not Know About Arizona Bark Scorpions

The Arizona bark scorpion is the only species of scorpion in Arizona, that can cause very serious harm to small children (and anyone who is ill or has a compromised immune system), and can truly be considered life threatening. However, thanks to a powerful anti venom scorpion stings are now rarely life threatening. Aside fromRead More

Pest Control Joel January 18, 2012May 28, 2014Comments (5)

Scientist Unlocks Ancient DNA and Creates Super Soldier Ants

super soldier ant

In a lab in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), a McGill University researcher has successfully induced the growth, of what he calls “super-soldiers.” Using ants as an example, this researcher has demonstrated that the potential for Incredible Hulk-like results, exists in all species; including human beings. He insists that any time you have a mismatch, between theRead More

Pest Control Joel January 7, 2012July 31, 2013Comment (1)

Bed Bug Study Suggests My Wife Should Stop Shaving Her Legs

According to new research from the University of Sheffield in the UK, hairy skin can help prevent bed bugs from biting. In fact, the study helps explain why bed bugs and other parasites such as mosquitoes, ticks, and leeches, will seek out the less hairy areas of the body; such as wrists and ankles. ResearchRead More

Pest Control Joel December 20, 2011July 31, 2013Comments (2)

Thank Pest Control Research For a Pest-Free Holiday Season

Looking back on our pest control news articles from 2011, it is truly remarkable to see the dedication that is displayed by pest management professionals, and the advancements that have been made by scientists and researchers; in the ongoing battle against pests, bugs and insects. The year kicked off with an extremely generous donation ofRead More

Pest Control Joel December 16, 2011January 6, 2014Leave a comment

Bed Bug’s Secret Invasion Strategy Revealed: Inbreeding

Back in the 1950s, American exterminators thought that the common bed bug, had been completely eliminated. However, over the past decade, these blood-sucking pests have made a huge comeback. In fact, in hotels, homes, and multi-unit housing complexes across the United States, the number of reported bed bug infestations have surpassed (up to 100x) theRead More

Pest Control Joel December 13, 2011July 31, 2013Leave a comment

If You Were Ever Going to Feel Sorry For Cockroaches, Its Now

While a number of venomous animals paralyze prey as live food for their young, the Emerald Cockroach wasp is slightly different, in that it initially leaves it’s cockroach victim mobile; and modifies it’s victim’s behavior in a very unique way. As early as the 1940s, female Emerald Cockroach wasps have been used as natural exterminators,Read More

Pest Control Joel December 8, 2011July 31, 2013Comments (5)

EPA Announces Plans to Ban 20 Rodent Pest Control Products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced, that it has plans to ban 20 rat and mouse control products, because they use “loose” bait. The EPA claims that the products are especially dangerous, because they are sold for use in homes where unsupervised children or pets, may come into contact with them. “There is noRead More

Pest Control Joel November 28, 2011July 31, 2013Comments (2)

Some Ants Think Golden Orb Web Spiders Smell Too Bad To Eat

Researchers say that a chemical found on the golden orb web spider silk, has proven to be extremely effective at keeping invading ants at bay, and could one day make a very useful natural ant control agent. Golden orb web spiders are a common species of spider, discovered all around the world, especially in tropicalRead More

Pest Control Joel November 23, 2011July 31, 2013Comments (3)

Scientists Use STD Strategy to Control Mosquito Populations

A number of of so-called “bio-controls” have been released in Florida in the last few years, to help in the fight against damaging invasive plants and pest control problems. The newest insect control plan recommended by scientists, is to release squadrons of genetically modified male mosquitoes into an area of Key West FL, that isRead More

Pest Control Joel November 18, 2011September 10, 2014Comments (2)

NPMA Estimates 21 Million Rodents Are Seeking Food & Shelter

  Don’t invite these pest over for Thanksgiving! The National Pest Management Association continues to warn homeowners, that when the temperatures outside turn cooler, an estimated twenty-one million rodents will begin their search for warmth, water, food and shelter; to wait-out the long and cold winter months. Ideally, they will be looking to the cozyRead More

Pest Control Joel November 14, 2011December 18, 2013Comments (3)
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