Pest Control and Bug Exterminator Blog

Seattle Tunnel Dig Could Bring Rats and Cockroaches To Surface 

The big dig along theSeattlewaterfront that will build a traffic tunnel could also displace scores of rats and cockroaches.Pestcontrol experts say the pests will flee the massive construction project for quieter homes and food.

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019141467_apwatunnelrats1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss

What To Look For When Hiring A Pest Control Company 

Here are some criteria our customers are taking into consideration when they are looking to hire a pest control professional. As a pest control operator, look to align yourself with most of these demands to be successful in the industry.

http://smithereenpestblog.com/2012/09/13/what-to-look-for-when-hiring-a-pest-control-company/ 

Prevention and Elimination of Slugs and Snails 

Many people are familiar with the old “pour salt on the slugs and snails and watch them shrivel up” philosophy. However,Grand Rapidspest control agents do not recommend this method because it can alter the chemical make-up of your ground, causing even more damage than what’s already occurred due to the slugs and snails. For some great alternatives on preventing and eliminating slugs and snails from your garden read:

http://www.pinnaclepestcontrol.com/grand-rapids-pest-control/prevention-and-elimination-of-slugs-and-snails/ 

Stung By A Scorpion? Now What? 

Our friends at Pest Control San Antonio offer some excellent tips on what to do if you are stung by a scorpion. Make sure to check out:

http://pestcontrolsanantonio.com/2012/09/stung-by-a-scorpion-now-what/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stung-by-a-scorpion-now-what 

Remove a Hornet’s Nest the Right Way 

Here’s a great read on removing a hornet’s nest from your property. ARAB Pest offers some advice from getting outfitted, to your weapon of choice, and acting quickly possibly at night.

http://www.yespestpros.com/pest-control/remove-a-hornet%E2%80%99s-nest-the-right-way/ 

Pest Control: All You Ever Wanted To Know About Slugs and Snails

For a complete breakdown on snails and slugs, including their differences, check out:

http://www.customizedlawncare.com/hartford-pest/pest-control-all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-slugs-and-snails/ 

Centuries Old Australian Wasp Is Redback Spider’s Worst Enemy 

EvenAustralia’s most common dangerous spider is no match for a nearly forgotten 200 year old flying insect, according to recent findings.

http://macclesfieldpestcontrol.com/2012/09/centuries-old-australian-wasp-is-redback-spiders-worst-enemy/

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311 that should kill your bugs... and everything else.

John Honoré was a little dumbfounded when he saw yesterday’s high for Phoenix, AZ.  …Does heat cause dyslexia? Bulwark Exterminating denies all reports of organic pest control methods that they could be testing that might cause such an occurrence.

“Bulwark will make no formal statements on the the 311 degree high in Phoenix reported by ABC, even if it were beneficial for pest control the evidence that would suggest our involvement is circumstantial at best.”

Special thanks to our San Antonio pest control guys for bringing this to our attention:

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