by John Bozarjian | Jan 16, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
A technical journal containing well researched articles concerning urban arthropod pests, Pest Management Professional, recently conducted a nationwide survey on the most commonly encountered pests within homes. Pest control professionals in all US states were asked...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Tetranychus urticae, or the “two spotted-spider mite,” as it is more commonly known, is the most common spider mite found in potted house plants. This species is probably native to Europe, and it is most abundant in the northern half of the US, but they can also be...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
The northeast US is home to a remarkably large population of ticks that have been transmitting debilitating diseases to humans in the region for decades. The proportion of lyme-carrying specimens within the region’s native tick population has been increasing with each...
by John Bozarjian | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
There are several beetle species in the US that see females deposit their eggs in cracks and crevices on the surface of wood. Once the eggs hatch, the emerging larvae plow into wood where they build internal nesting cavities. While inside, larvae rely on the nutrients...
by John Bozarjian | Dec 31, 2019 | Blog, Pest Control
Considering the commonality of arachnophobia in the general population, it should not be surprising to learn that homeowners often contact pest control professionals about indoor spider encounters. In many of these cases, residents want to see all scary-looking...
by John Bozarjian | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog, Pest Control
When residents find unrecognizable arthropods of concern within their home, they may capture a specimen before sending it to university entomologists or extension professionals in order to have the species accurately identified. If university or extension authorities...
