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Summary: Bed bug bites aren't the most dangerous pest bites, but they still require treatment. This blog breaks down bed bug bites, including the feeding process, symptoms, treatments, signs, services, and prevention tactics. Pointe Pest Control provides family-friendly pest control all year long. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ So, you let the bed bugs bite…now what? That old saying…

Summary: All roaches are disgusting, but it's still important to know the difference between each common species. This blog takes a closer look at the key differences between German roaches and oriental roaches. Pointe Pest Control provides targeted roach treatments. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It’s not a secret that roaches are disgusting creatures. They live in sewers…

Summary: The attic is often ignored, but it can become a pest haven before long. This blog details the destructive habits of 5 common attic pests. It also describes the signs of a pest infestation and the easiest ways to prevent one from happening. Pointe Pest Control provides tailored solutions for local pest problems. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…

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…