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10/03/2022

As days grow shorter and nights grow colder, insects like boxelder bugs and lady beetles (also called “ladybird beetles” or “lady bugs”) can become a problem for homeowners. Boxelder bugs are about ½ inch long, and are black with red marks on their backs. Lady beetles are round, approximately ¼ - ⅜ inch in diameter. The best-known species have a red body covered with black dots, but they come in other colors including yellow, orange or scarlet. lady beetle

These two fall trespassers are looking for places to spend the winter. The big invasion months are usually September and October. Their ideal overwintering temperature is between 40 to 50°F - which just happens to be the temperature in the wall voids of a house. It’s common to see them on the sunny southern or western sides of your home, looking for a way into wall voids. And if they take a wrong turn, they may end up inside the house instead of the wall. Although these bugs don’t harm people, pets or the house, they are certainly unwelcome!

The best defense is to call the Pro's at 1st Class Pest & Termite LLC 417-270-0911 to protect your house/business.

02/05/2022

Just the Facts, Ma'am. Spider Bites
Many believe spider bites are quite common, which simply is not true. Spiders have no interest in us as a food source. They feed on insects and other invertebrates, not on human blood. The truth is spider bites are quite rare. That’s the reality of it.
There are many insects out and about that do sting, bite and feed upon us. We have mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and bed bugs, just to name a few. These known blood feeders have the potential to cause a reaction from our bodies that may be, and often are, misdiagnosed as a spider bite. Let’s not forget about bacterial and fungal agents such as Staphylococcus infection and Sporotrichosis, both of which have been misdiagnosed as spider bites.
Most spiders are venomous, but few have the ability to bite us. The bottom line is bites from spiders including Widow and Recluse spiders are Extremely Rare! Maybe now, you can get some sleep tonight!
Daniel D Dye II, ACE Emeritus

12/14/2021

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11/10/2021

It's that time of year to be spraying your house/business for the dreaded ladybugs that will show up throughout the winter and invade your place next spring. Give us a call to keep them at bay. 4172700911

07/20/2021

It's that time of year again, give us a call so you can enjoy your yard again, if your having a get together let us help make it a good one. 4172700911

04/22/2021

Wasp are coming out, give us a call to get rid of them. 4172700911