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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…

How Accurate Are These Animated Pests? — Part 1 Some of the best plots in fictional stories are based on extremely relatable scenarios that generate sympathy from the audience while they are entertained by the painfully realistic plight of the main characters. Case in point: pest problems. In real life, it seems safe to say…

5 Tips For Pest-Free Thanksgiving Preparation Happy Thanksgiving from Pointe Pest Control! There are plenty of traditions that come with this holiday: a float-filled parade, professional football games, long conversations with friends and family, and more food than anyone can eat in one day. The food itself is arguably the star of the show on…

The Most Common Pests On Hiking Trails It may sound strange for National Take a Hike Day to be in the middle of November (the 17th, to be exact), but this time of year is actually popular for long hikes. The weather is finally cooling off, the snow and freezing temperatures aren’t consistent yet, and…

Why Is Arachnophobia So Common? It’s completely natural for humans to have an aversion to any kind of creepy-crawly. Some experts believe it’s because insects and spiders are so different from us, what with their eggs, erratic behavior, and numerous spindly legs. Spiders in particular elicit a fearful response from many people and often seem…