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Sweet Dreams! The Possible Meanings Of Pest-Themed Dreams The dreams that consume our minds at night are, quite frankly, all over the place. There are the classics that many people have, like being able to fly or being chased by a strange monster. Then, there are dreams that feel like a full movie playing out…

Velvet Ants: Why These Wasps Are Adorable Nightmares As a society, it feels like we’ve seen it all when it comes to ants. Whether they’re invading the boxes of sugary cereal that line our pantry shelves or marching in a determined line across the tiled floor, ants seem like a predictable pest. That’s why the…

5 Pests That Love Your Valentine’s Day Flowers Now that Valentine’s Day has come and gone, the only holiday souvenirs are the clearance shelves full of unsold candy and the lovely flower bouquets that adorn our kitchen counters. Red and pink are the customary colors for the day of love, but any type of flower…

How To Prevent A Rodent Infestation Rodent infestations may be common occurrences, but that doesn’t make them any more tolerable. Rats and mice are disease-ridden pests that chew through most household materials and contaminate every surface they touch. Since both pests are nocturnal, they do the most damage at night when everyone in the house…

4 of the Most Common Disease-Carrying Pests It’s no secret that pests are not the cleanest creatures in existence. Insects, spiders, and rodents all travel through some pretty nasty places in their pursuit of food and shelter, so they unintentionally collect dangerous pathogens along the way. Pests can transmit diseases to humans both directly (bites…

Why Is Year-Round Pest Control Important? Every homeowner has their own opinions on professional pest control services. Some believe that the treatments are only necessary when there is a full-on infestation, while others prefer to protect their homes with scheduled services every month or season. If you fall into the first group — or a…

Why Do Spiders Love My House So Much?   This question is typically asked with an air of frustration after finding what feels like the hundredth spider in your house. Since spiders don’t invade in large groups or create sizable nests, it seems strange to keep finding them scattered throughout your home like leftover Halloween decorations.…

Common Pantry Pests In Holiday Baking One of the most popular activities during the holiday season is baking desserts, and for good reason. Between the cold weather, increase in social gatherings, and popular seasonal flavors, there is much to love about holiday baking. If you like to bake treats for your loved ones, you likely…

How Accurate Are These Animated Pests? — Part 3 We have arrived at the finale of our series on the analysis of animated fictional pests! If you missed the previous two blogs, you can read them here and here . Today’s pest is another realistic (or is it?) depiction of an actual creature that…

How Accurate Are These Animated Pests? — Part 2 Welcome to part 2 in our series on the analysis of animated pests! If you missed the first blog, you can check it out here . Today’s creepy-crawly is another unfortunately common and very real pest, but involved in a completely fantastical plot line. Roaches are…