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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…

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…