Mosquitoes are annoying and irritating when they buzz around you. And those darned welts they leave behind can drive you nuts! They seem to be the poster child of frustration having earned the distinction of being named as “The Pest”. Some of us are mosquito bait and others are blissfully free of predation for the … Continue reading »
Jan
26
I’m Getting Ready to Travel – How Can I Avoid Bed Bugs?
You’re getting ready to go on a trip and panic sets in. What about bed bugs? It’s a reasonable fear! And it’s not just traveling to New York City; you have to worry if you’re going to visit Aunt Gertrude! Why is that? How is that? Why are bed bugs even being discussed in the … Continue reading »
Jan
21
Greenbug – Nature’s Green Pest Control
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were a completely green, earth-friendly way to control fleas, bed bugs, mosquitoes, roaches, ants, no-see-ums/sand gnats, etc…? Well, there is and it is offered by Mother Nature herself! Introducing the amazing green pest control power of Cedar! Cedar is already used in the fight against pests – think of … Continue reading »
Jan
11
Why Don’t Mosquitoes Get West Nile Virus?
Why don’t Mosquitoes get sick with West Nile Virus? And why is it that the pesticides used to kill mosquitoes just 10 years ago are now completely ineffective? Why are these annoying little blood suckers so lucky? It all boils down to their immune system and the evolution of a species. For some reason not … Continue reading »
Jan
10
Bed Bugs at College – Not the Roommates You Want!
Bed bugs love to be where there are lots of humans living in close quarters. Sounds just like college dorms, right? Colleges happen to be one of the fastest growing segments of the pest control industry’s long list of problematic areas for bed bug infestations. Yes, when you send your kids off to school, there … Continue reading »
Jan
09
Pesticides Are Neuro-Toxins That Affect the Brain
Pesticides are poisons that are intended to kill pests. Unfortunately, deadly is deadly and there are way too many unintended victims of pesticides. In particular, human brains are particularly vulnerable which is an undeniable cause of Developmental Disabilities. In the world of pesticides, the idea is to expose pests to a level of poison that … Continue reading »
Jan
04
How Do Mosquitoes Find Their Victims?
Mosquitoes need blood to survive and their favorite target is humans. How do they find their victims and why do they prefer some people more than others? They are completely driven by smell. Unlike humans, who are predominantly sight-driven, these annoying pests are scientifically referred to as ‘pheromone-driven’ which is a fancy way of saying … Continue reading »
Jan
04
Pesticides Are Poisons – Natural Pest Control is Better
Pesticides are poisons and they are affecting our brains. Just how prevalent is this phenomenon and what are they doing to our gray matter? Perhaps natural pest control is a very good idea to consider. In the United States during the year 2011, 140 billion pounds of pesticides were used on agricultural crops. That is … Continue reading »