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October 30, 2011

Cobra Vs Rat Snake

This is why I'm glad I deal with insects and rodents!



From NatGeoWild

Dave's Pest Control
1-800-400-6009
A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
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October 28, 2011

Pest Prevention Tips For Businesses

Pest prevention is the first step in pest control. Here are just a few ways that your business can avoid pest infestations and the potential health and property threats that pests and rodents can pose.
  • Be vigilant of building maintenance needs. Seal cracks and holes on the outside of your business, including entry points for utilities and pipes.
  • Dispose of garbage regularly and store in sealed containers.
  • Be sure your employees keep food sealed and stored properly.Clean high-volume areas daily, such as public eating areas and kitchenettes, where crumbs and trash are more likely to build up.
  • Call Dave's Pest Control at 1-800-400-6009 to inspect for pests and rodents, identify the problem and control the pest(s) using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach.
Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

October 26, 2011

Did You Know...

  • Bed bugs can lay 1-5 eggs in a day and can lay up to 500 eggs in a lifetime
  • Bed bugs grow up to ¼ inch
  • Bed bugs can live more than a year without eating
If you're concerned that you have bed bugs in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

October 24, 2011

Green Pest Control Is Not An Oxymoron

Green Pest Management (GPM) is the heart of any green solution to pest management issues. And Dave's Pest Control  Envirocare™ program is the smart choice for anyone who wants to minimize the use of chemicals in and around the home while maintaining an effective and diligent pest control program.

GPM is an integrated, multi-step approach that combines prevention and monitoring techniques with a prudent approach to pesticides (using products like Bora-care) to render a more responsible, yet highly effective solution.

If you're concerned about pests in your home or place of business and you want an environmentally- conscious approach to your pest management, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

October 22, 2011

Winter Pests Reminder

It's time for your winter tenants to start moving in. My tenants?

That's right. When temperatures begin to fall, an estimated 21 million pests head inside every year because their food sources are less accessible and they cannot adapt to the cooler weather.

More than a nuisance, these household pests, such as Indian meal moths, ants, mice, spiders and termites,  can trigger allergies and asthma attacks, spread diseases, transmit bacteria and contaminate food. They can also compromise the value of a home by gnawing through electrical wires that can create fire hazards, as well as chewing through support beams and drywall, risking structural stability.

Pests find ways into your home by hitching rides on the items brought in, such as firewood, packages, and even on Felix or Fido. They also gain entry through small cracks and crevices in the structure’s exterior. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent these unwanted guests through effective pest-proofing measures.

The NPMA offers the following tips on pest-proofing your home:
  • Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens
  • Screen vents and openings to chimneys
  • Seal cracks and holes on the outside of the home, including areas where utilities and pipes enter the home, using caulk and/or steel wool
  • Store food in airtight containers and dispose of garbage regularly
  • Keep attics, basements and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry
  • Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation
  • Eliminate all moisture sites, including leaking pipes and clogged drains, that provide the perfect breeding site for pests
  • Inspect items such as boxes, grocery bags and other packages brought into the home
  • Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house and keep shrubbery trimmed and cut back from the house
If you're concerned that you have squatter-pests in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

October 20, 2011

The Brown Recluse Spider

The brown recluse spider, also called,the 'fiddleback spider' or 'violin spider' due to the dark violin shape on its head. These spiders are nocturnal and eat other bugs like cockroaches and crickets. Males wander farther than females and will crawl into shoes or other clothing. Brown recluse spiders often live outdoors in debris and wood piles and can be found indoors in storage areas and dark recesses.

The brown recluse spider bites in defense and does not bite humans instinctively. They will bite humans when the clothing they are hiding in is worn.  They have a  bit of a bad rap because their bite can produce an open, ulcerating sore and cause severe tissue necrosis at the bite site.

Brown recluse spider bites often go unnoticed initially because they are usually painless bites, producing minor burning that feels like a bee sting. Symptoms usually develop two to eight hours after a bite; you may experience severe pain at the bite site after about four hours, as well as severe itching, nausea, vomiting, fever, and muscle pain

If you think you have been bitten by a brown recluse spider, see a doctor immediately. If possible, bring the spider to the doctor's office for proper identification of the spider is very helpful in making the correct diagnosis. If you are unable to be seen by a doctor that day, go to a hospital emergency room.

To avoid brown recluse spiders, keeping clothing off of the floor. Store clothing and shoes inside plastic containers, and shake out all clothing that has been in a hamper before wearing or washing.

If you're concerned that you have spiders in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
Serving Central Massachusetts
www.davespestcontrol.net

References: Copyright © 2009 National Pest Management Association
http://www.medicinenet.com/black_widow_brown_recluse_pictures_slideshow/article.htm

October 18, 2011

Did You Know...

More pest facts to stimulate the mind...
  • Firefly beetles are carnivores and eat insects (including other fireflies), insect larvae and snails.
  • Large numbers of fire ant stings can result in death.
  • Hantavirus is a viral disease that may be contracted through direct contact with, or inhalation of, aerosolized infected rodent urine, saliva, or droppings.
  • Only female bees and wasps can sting. Males do not have the egg-laying "ovipositor" that is modified as the stinger on female insects.
If you're concerned that you have bugs or rodents in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

October 16, 2011

Meet The Fishing Spider

Meet the Fishing Spider...and be glad you don;t live in Africa. (and if you do, PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!)



Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net
1-800-400-6009

October 14, 2011

Yup! More Pest Tidbits!

What can I say? I love bugs facts!
  • Of some thirty or so insect orders, termites are the only one in which all species are categorized as highly social or "eusocial."
  • 36% of homeowners surveyed said they had problems with spiders during the past year.
  • Powderpost beetles larvae will tunnel into hardwood floors, wooden antiques and the like, turning the wood in its path into fine, powdery sawdust.
If you're concerned that you have pests or rodents in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

October 12, 2011

Autumn Pests

As the autumn months settle in, please be vigilant about biting and stinging pests. As cooler weather becomes more routine and many insects species have reached their annual population zenith, we see significant surges of activity from fleas, ticks, crickets, ants, spiders, etc.

This is the time of year where numerous instances of yellow jackets and hornets are sited around homes. Any observed entrance and exit locations should not be sealed as this will trap them in the wall. They will bore holes through interior walls to escape and enter your home.

The cool weather initiates rodent activity around the home and announces the pre-cursor for the over-wintering insects to begin looking for that winter resting location. The falling leaves and decaying vegetation materials accumulate around and provide food and harborage for pill bugs, millipedes, earwigs, etc. These nuisance pests then become invasive and show up inside your home in significant numbers.

If you're concerned about stinging bugs or rodent activity in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

October 10, 2011

More Facts About Pests...

Did you know. . .
  • The most common pest of stored products found in the home and in grocery stores in the U. S. is the Indian meal moth.
  • A mature Formosan termite colony can number in the millions.
  • Men claim their number one pest concern to be termites (24%) while women put spiders as their number one pest concern (16%).
If you're concerned that you have pests or rodents in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

October 8, 2011

Guardian Commercial Protection Services

Let our Business Help Keep You in Business...

A single pest can trigger the decline of any business by gnawing through wires, contaminating food products, destroying goods and more. Whether you run a supermarket, school, warehouse or restaurant, you simply cannot afford a pest infestation.

Quality Service at a Reasonable Cost...
Dave's trained professionals will thoroughly inspect your facility to identify both problem areas and potential problem areas.

After determining the best method for eliminating any existing trouble spots and preventing future infestations, Dave and his team will come up with a customized maintenance service program to fits your unique needs. You will receive a detailed written estimate to help you make your decision to do the right thing for your business.

Dave's Pest Control prides itself on providing quality personal service to the local Worcester county community at significantly lower prices than some of the larger corporations.

Services
Mosquito Control
Termite Bait Systems
Rodent Prevention & Elimination FHA and VA Real Estate Inspection
envirocare™
Green Pest Control Program
Help getting LEEDS certification
Customized Maintenance Programs

If you'd like to talk with us about Guardian Commercial Protection Services for you place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

October 6, 2011

The Assassin Bug

Think there's nothing scarier than a vampire bat? How about the bug that sucks it's blood?



Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net
1-800-400-6009

October 4, 2011

Jumping Spider vs Bee

Jumping Spider vs Bee...brought to you by our friends at NatGeo.



If you're concerned spiders or bees in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

October 2, 2011

My Latest Pest Facts

Did you know...
Kissing Bug
  • The American cockroach has shown a marked attraction to alcoholic beverages, especially beer?
  • While their name may be misleading, pavement ants can also be found inside the home?
  • Kissing bugs are not as romantic as their name implies. Rather, they bite and suck blood while their human or animal host is sleeping.
If you're concerned about pests in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

Dave's Pest Control
A Central Massachusetts Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org