Peoples Pest

11/05/2023

11/05/2023

11/05/2023

Cigarette beetles and drugstore beetles are notorious pests with an ability to infest a wide range of materials, posing significant threats to stored products and food safety.

11/05/2023

Do cartoons have your kids asking if mice really eat cheese? Check out this article with them on PestWorldforKids.org, along with other kid-friendly pest articles answering some of their pressing pest questions. https://bit.ly/49mNNNF

05/20/2023

Want to know what to expect from pest populations this spring and summer? Check out NPMA’s 2023 Bug Barometer! This forecast across the country shows Americans what to anticipate this time of year. Spoiler Alert: NPMA’s entomology team is expecting a pest-packed season!

04/27/2023

When a home has been invaded, it is a crime scene to alarmed homeowners. The culprits must be identified, clues collected and a profile determined to develop a management strategy.

How do these ants survive the winter? Why do some ants have wings? Why are there only male ants present? Why are certain ants different sizes? Why are only major ants present? Why are there many nests with an odorous house ant invasion? Answers to these questions will help to build a profile for management.

Read this month's cover story, Ant Invasion: https://pctonline.com/article/ant-invasion/

04/27/2023

Carpenter ants are one of the most widespread types of ants infesting homes across the U.S. Around 25 species have been found to invade structures; most of these are considered nuisance pests and a number of them are simply incidental invaders.

Identification is key, as is targeting sites with excess moisture. Read more in our Annual Ant Control Issue: https://www.pctonline.com/article/lessons-of-a-lifetime-carpenter-ants/

04/27/2023

Little is known about the mosquito species known as Culex lactator. But it belongs to a group of mosquitoes known to carry diseases and researchers are worried about what will happen.

04/14/2023

03/10/2023

This Termite Awareness Week, NPMA is sharing how mild winter weather could mean an increase in termite activity.

03/10/2023

March 5 - 11 is Termite Awareness Week! All week long, we'll be share information you need to know about these tiny pests that can cause some BIG damage. Be sure to follow along and don't forget to tune into our Live Chat with Dr. Jim Fredericks on Tuesday @ 2:00 EST!

12/24/2022