17 Jan 2014

Getting to Know Powderpost Beetles

When you think of structure-destroying pests, termites or carpenter ants immediately spring to mind. What about powderpost beetles? These small wood-boring insects may be less well-known, but they are capable of reducing wood to a fine flour-like substance. Is your home at risk? Are there effective pest control steps you can take to prevent or mitigate […]

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12 Nov 2013

Is Your Home Susceptible to Cigarette Beetles?

Cigarette beetle. Cigar beetle. Tobacco beetle. They’re all names for the same little creature – Lasioderma serricorne – and no matter what you call it, it spells bad news. Just a few millimeters in length, these brown beetles would love nothing more than to eat tobacco, stored grains, food and dried seasonings, your seasonal wreathes, […]

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