Why a little fungus can cause serious issues?

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Water will find the path of least resistance and often times can cause more and more issues with a home. Let’s imagine that a chimney at the roofline is not sealed correctly and water makes it way to the ground. This water goes through the termiticide and eventually the termiticide is completely gone. The termites gain access into your home and more damage continues. So I would say that this is something we all need to consider when doing a quarterly inspection of our homes.

If you spot a water issue, figure it out and repair it ASAP or if you don’t want to just keep my phone number handy for the termite work that may be coming your way – 602-249-7378.

Did you have any idea? Cockroaches may have personalities…

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This article appears in the “Royal Society Publishing” “Group personality during collective decision-making: a multi-level approach.”

Group personality during collective decision-making: a multi-level approach | Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B: Biological Sciences

highlight that the individuals within groups exhibited consistent personality traits in their probability of sheltering and total time sheltered

Photo by PPMA

A little fun at Valentine’s Day

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A zoo in San Francisco has a weird way to say I Love You to spurned ex-someone’s – “Zoo offers creepy way to get even with exes“

What about the feelings of the Hissing Cockroaches or Giant Scorpion?

OK so maybe they don’t have feelings, but if you get one (you can always send it to ProBest) send it my way.

I LOVE YOU, right….

Well I guess its official Bedbug lineage goes back to Batbugs.

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So I think most of us probably thought they came from Batbugs but now the research to proving that theory. “Origin of Bedbugs revealed”

Researchers have found that there are two lineages in Europe. They are so diverse, they have almost split into two species.

So keep a watchful eye out for these pests, because once you encounter them its hard to forget them. Take care my friends.

New release of PestWorld for Kids

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Aren’t we all kids at heart, don’t we all have adventures that just lie ahead of us? Well the time as come for a little remake of one of the best kids places for bug in the world, or maybe planet. PestWorldforKids.org

This a a cool site and has information such as

Pest Guide
Report Writing
Science Fair Kits
Lesson Plans

New research on “Sonic Pest Devices”

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https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/pubs/az1639-2014.pdf

Do they work or don’t they, I have seen my share of ones that had bugs or feces on them. Read this article from the University of Arizona and you make up your own mind.

There is some work on new devices and techniques according to the article, so stay tuned to a more in-depth probe into the mystery devices.

Another good reason to hire a Pest Management Professional.

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“DIY pest control bug bombs increasing demand for fire services, authorities urge people to see expert help”

This story is out of London but really fits with everyday life and Do It Yourself issues with Pest Control. These bug bombs have there place, primarily dealing with flying bugs. In my opinion, all they do is make the bugs go into their hiding places deeper and that makes it more difficult to really get them out.