12 Nov 2021

Silverfish seek dark, humid spots in your home

Silverfish fall into the category of nuisance pests. They’re not dangerous, just annoying to have around the house. And that’s reason enough to keep them out. These wingless insects grow up to half an inch long. They are typically a blue or grayish silver. Silverfish have two long antennae and three distinct tails. They eat […]

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29 Oct 2021

Shut out those obnoxious pantry pests

Few things are more disgusting than finding pests crawling inside a container of flour, cereal, rice or some other food item. Among these pantry pests are cigarette beetles, rice weevils and grain moths. They can be difficult to eradicate. However, there are things you can do to discourage these infestations. Keep your cabinets and pantry […]

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01 Oct 2021

Wasps: steering clear of the sting

The sound of a buzzing wasp can be alarming. Their stings are painful and, at worst, can cause severe allergic reactions. A sting may create swelling that extends to the immediate area around the site of the sting (if a wasp stings your finger, your hand may swell). An allergic reaction, on the other hand, […]

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29 Sep 2021

‘With Slug-A-Bug for life’: Dave Laster notches 25th year

Termite Department Manager’s “glass half empty” outlook helps him strive for excellence Dave Laster’s mom called it. When he was a child, she told him he’d probably work in pest control someday. The prediction was spot on and Laster celebrated his 25-year anniversary at Slug-A-Bug in September 2021. Currently the Termite Department Manager, Laster has […]

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17 Aug 2020

Take action against tent caterpillars, before they establish themselves

It is reported that a single tent caterpillar in a tree could result in up to 20 percent destruction of the tree’s foliage.  The little furry residents will emerge and begin eating through one branch of leaves at a time until they have reached their fill. Many homeowners are looking for advice from outdoor pest […]

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10 Aug 2020

The cockroach: a persistent pest that can overwhelm

Did you know that there are more than 4,000 species of cockroaches?  The large, well-known pests that strike fear into homeowners and invade homes only account for less than 1 percent of the known varieties. The American cockroach is the one that most people in the United States are familiar with. They result in the […]

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29 Jun 2020

Bed bugs and what you can do about them

It wasn’t that long ago that bedbugs were creatures only found in nursery rhymes. Unfortunately, this pest is back in force, especially in areas that are densely populated. Places like New York, Washington, DC and San Francisco are dealing with all out infestations. What’s worse is that your own personal cleanliness has little to nothing […]

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