Swarming Fire Ants
By: Jasna Aleksandrova While we are welcoming spring, with all the beauty nature serves us this time of the year, we also encounter uninvited guests like Red Imported Fire Ants. As it was explained in the previous blog, you don’t want these guests anywhere near you. The word “fire” in their name has a literal meaning. If you get stung …
Read MoreSpring is here- Time to remember the Red Imported Fire Ants
By: Jasna Aleksandrova Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) are famous for their aggressive behavior and painful stings. Fire ants were accidentally brought to the United States in the late 1930′s through a port in Mobile, Alabama. It is assumed that they were inside soil that was used as ballast in cargo ships coming to the US from South America. Since …
Read MoreBed Bug Prevention
By: Jasna Aleksandrova If you are a frequent traveler or are simply interested in bed bug prevention, there are a few measures that you can take to help prevent a bed bug infestation. Knowledge is your first line of defense when it comes to bed bugs. They can travel into your home on virtually anything: luggage, clothing, bags, paintings, furniture …
Read MoreFreezing Bed Bugs
By: Jasna Aleksandrova Did you know that if you find a small or minor bed bug problem in your home, that you can kill them by deep freezing them? It’s actually easy to kill the bugs using cold temperatures. All you need to do is to put the affected item in a plastic bag, and then put the bag in …
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