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Summary: Certain magical creatures from fantasy stories are based on real animals, like Aragog the spider from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. This blog explores the accuracies and differences between Aragog and our real spiders, and starts with a brief summary. Each section details a different aspect of the spiders' lives, including their…

Summary: Boxelder bugs are named for the trees that they love, but they don't want to stay there forever. This blog dives into the lives of boxelder bugs to understand their habits and the reasons why they invade houses in the fall. Each section focuses on a different aspect of their lives, including their physical…

Summary: Coat closets are for storing jackets and random supplies, not pests! This blog explores the habits of 6 common coat closet pests and the best ways to prevent them from invading your closet. The pests mentioned are: silverfish, roaches, crickets, spiders, carpet beetles, and moths. Pointe Pest Control protects homes and businesses from invasive…

Summary: Nocturnal pests are a common concern for homeowners since these critters are well-hidden. This blog describes the habits, diets, and risks of 5 less popular nocturnal pests. The featured pests are: slugs, kissing bugs, black widows, crickets, and katydids. Pointe Pest Control provides year-round pest solutions, even for nocturnal pests, for homes and businesses.…

Which School Subjects Would Pests Enjoy? Summary: The school year brings up the conversation of favorite school subjects, but what if pests had favorite school subjects? This blog answers that question by speculating which school subjects would be enjoyed by common pests in a fictional world where they're students. In each section, the real habits…

Pests Love These 8 Forgotten Places! Summary: There are some spots that homeowners forget to check when they're looking for pest activity. This blog describes 8 forgotten places that pests invade, as well as the critters that are most likely to be found in each space. Every section also describes a few tips for keeping…

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Carpet Beetles Summary: Carpet beetles are a strange pest that eat carpet and fabric fibers. This blog gives informative answers 5 frequently-asked questions about carpet beetles in order to inform homeowners about these hidden pests. The questions are: 1) What do they look like? 2) What attracts them? 3) Do…

5 Rose Pests That Ruin Your Blooms Summary: Roses are a famous flower, but they are still at risk of pest invasions. This blog explains the lives and eating habits of 5 rose pests, all of which can ruin a rose garden. The featured pests are: rose aphids, rose slugs, sawflies, Japanese beetles, and thrips.…

The Importance Of Flea And Tick Prevention For Pets Summary: Fleas and ticks are worrisome pests for pet owners. This blog explains the importance of flea and tick prevention for both cats and dogs. The basic differences between fleas and ticks are explained before the article explains the major health risks of both pests. Pet…

Can You Solve These 10 Pest-Themed Riddles? Summary: Word puzzles are easy ways to test the brain. This blog provides readers with 10 unique, pest-centric riddles to solve. Each riddle gives 4 clues before asking the reader "What am I?" At the end, Pointe Pest Control provides efficient pest control with personalized plans and targeted…