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• All of a Sudden I Have Flying Things All Over My Home, What Are They?

  This last week a lady dropped by our office and mentioned these flying things all over her home. Unfortunately she didn’t bring in any dead critters, but we... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Guess What Insect Might Be the Longest?

  “Second largest insect ever discovered at two feet long“ Well you’d be right if you guessed the “Walking Stick”, those things just hang on branches and wait... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• I Wonder Who Gets Paid to Do This Type of Research?

  “Big or small, mammals take 21 seconds to pee“ I guess my other question would be the picture of the dog and mention he probably thinking – why are they taking ... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• I Think This is a Great Idea, Termite Farm.

  

  “Ants are so passe, You need a termite farm of your desk“ Photo by PPMA Termitat on KickStarter Not sure how this will play out with customs but I think it woul... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Is There Any Evidence That Bee Stings Help Arthritis?

  

  “9 strange arthritis home remedies“ Photo by Professional Pest Management Alliance Some people swear by it but it appears there may not be enough data to prove... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• A Great Explanation of IPM, What is IPM?

  

  “An ecological approach to pest management that effectively manages pests in a way that minimizes adverse effects on people and the environment. Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Termites and Their Search for Food

  

  Workers are the main caste in the termite colony for the digestion of cellulose in the food and are the most likely to be found in the infested wood. Workers ar... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Termites Are Always Looking for Food.

  

  Termites are always looking for food and guess what, that could be your home. What do you look for: Mud tubes. Look at your foundation, check at your ceiling fo... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Have You Made Any New Year’s Resolutions?

  

  Maybe one you can add this year would be to make your home pest free. Home-seal your home. Clean up the weeds and stuff around the home. Check your attic... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2015 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• It’s Not Always About the Scorpions, How About Visiting Arizona? Phoenix.

  Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, within the state of Arizona. With 1.5 million people, Phoenix is the most populous state capital in the United... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• TX Health Officials Warn About HantaVirus

  

  “Health Precautions“ Even though this comes from Texas I thought the video was worth your read or watch. Always use caution when cleaning, especially if you... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• New Technology in BedBug Control

  

  Another new idea in the control of Bedbugs Scientists Find a Solution to the Bed Bug Epidemic Photo by PPMA Another product Verifi by FMC uses similar... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• One of My Favorite Shows – Shark Tank

  

  So the other day I was watching “Shark Tank” and was really intrigued with a young eco-entrepreneur Henry J. Miller (his words). Check out his Honey with... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• New Virus May Be Carried by Ticks

  Bourbon virus: “New virus spread by Ticks and insects has already led to one death in Kansas” This virus has been around for some time but just recently... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Twas the Night Before Christmas and Not a Creature Was Stirring

  

  Oh yes they are, and we all need to be aware they are always out there and wanting into our cozy warm homes. What can you do to keep them out? Seal all holes... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Access Granted, into Your Home.

  

  Every home has penetrations from either the slab or flooring, I can’t think of a single exception. So if you have an example let me know about it. Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• What is This Brightly Colored Bug?

  

  Photo by Andon My first guess without having the actual bug is that this little bug is a Tarantula Hawk species “Pepsis”. Tarantula Hawk wasp paralyze spiders... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• What is This Freaky Little Bug?

  

  Thanks to Andon for the photo Tailless Whip Scorpion They are nocturnal arachnids found here in Arizona. They commonly use their long, delicate, whip-like,... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• How Do Termites Get into Home?

  

  Any break or protrusion into the structure can be an avenue for termites, so any pipe or other object that extends past the concrete can be their entrance. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• What’s up with Those Crazy Little Termites?

  

  Enlarge the picture and notice the down tube (in the middle of the left hand basket). Our Arizona termites make these tubes to reach the ground and often times... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE