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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…

How To Prepare For Summer Pests Summary: Summer is a busy time for many pests, so it's best to get ahead of them. This blog gives homeowners 10 efficient ways to prevent summer pests by doing tasks. The featured tasks are: eliminate extra water, check screens, store pet food correctly, clean the pool, use proper…

6 Pressing Questions About Cicadas In 17 states, cicadas are making their presence well-known by creating a bunch of noise and flooding yards with their exoskeletons and dead brethren. Illinois and Missouri are two of the impacted states during this emergence, so if you’re seeing a bug army in your backyard, you are not alone.…

8 Fun Bug-Themed Crafts To Do With Your Kids Happy Mother’s Day from Pointe Pest Control! This weekend is all about celebrating the wonderful mother figures in our lives and everything they do for our families. DIY crafts are always a fun way for parents to spend quality time with their children, and there is…

How To Teach Your Kids About Household Pests Being the naturally curious spirits that they are, children ask countless burning questions about the world around them. Encouraging kids to ask questions is extremely beneficial to their development and gives them space to form interests and passions. One such interest - or fear, depending on which…

The Clear Signs Of A Roach Infestation One of the most dreaded pests across the country, cockroaches are sneaky critters that never seem to know when they’re not wanted. They can survive in a variety of environments and don’t have to live in the “dirty” places we associate with them because of their depictions in…

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…