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Summary: Ants are a major pest across the country, but one species stands out with its unique defense mechanism. This blog discusses the lives of odorous house ants, including their appearance, habitat, diet, and risk level. It ends with ant prevention tips. Pointe Pest Control provides reliable ant services all year long. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A common…

Summary: Rodent pests are all frustrating and destructive, but Norway rats are one of the worst. This blog dives into the lives of the most common rodent pest in the U.S., including its habitat, diet, life cycle, and risks. Pointe Pest Control provides targeted rodent control for Illinois and Missouri homeowners. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Spring has us…

Summary: It's officially spring, and people are already enjoying the increased daylight hours and blooming flowers - but not the extra bugs. This blog describes the various ways that pests celebrate spring and prepare for their busiest season (summer). Pointe Pest Control provides efficient pest control services for springtime pests. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We’ve finally crossed over…

Summary: Daylight savings is this weekend, so now is a great time to talk about the history of this practice. This blog gives an overview of the history of daylight savings, including its ties to pests. There's also a discussion of how current pests act when the clocks change. Pointe Pest Control provides lasting pest…

Summary: Woolly bear caterpillars, also called Isabella tiger moth caterpillars, are some of the fuzziest pests ever - but are they secretly dangerous? This blog details the simple lives of these soft creatures, including their appearance, transformation, habitats, and food sources. Pointe Pest Control provides reliable pest control services for Missouri and Illinois homeowners. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…

Summary: Roaches are disgusting pests, but how do they have such large families? This blog explores the life cycles of the 4 most common cockroach species to learn more about their reproductive rates. The species are: American roaches, German roaches, Oriental roaches, and brown-banded roaches. Pointe Pest Control provides efficient roach control for every season.…

Summary: Most spiders look alike, so it's important to know how to tell the difference between a pest and a dangerous species. This blog details the differences between grass spiders and brown recluses, two similar-looking spiders with very different lifestyles. Pointe Pest Control provides reliable spider control for every season. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ There’s nothing worse…

Summary: Puzzles are a great way to stretch the brain, and one of the most popular puzzles is a word search. This blog features a unique word search that's all about pests. The words are common types of pests. Pointe Pest Control provides customized pest solutions for Missouri and Illinois homeowners. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ One of…

Summary: The end of the holiday season means it's time to pack up all of the seasonal decor. This blog discusses the 5 most common invaders of packed holiday decor, then gives effective tips on preventing the pests. The featured pests are: earwigs, moths, rodents, silverfish, and spiders. Pointe Pest Control provides year-round protection from…

Summary: It's the middle of the most festive season, so everyone is busy doing their favorite holiday activities. This blog explores a fictional world where pests can enjoy the same holiday activities as humans. The featured pests are: ants, crickets, fireflies, hornets, praying mantises, mice, moths, and termites. One of the best holiday activities is…