Open Pipe Mud Daubers

This group of wasps gets its common name from the fact that they construct their nest of mud. Mud daubers are solitary wasps found throughout the United States. They are not social and do not live in colonies. Mud daubers provision spiders for their larvae by paralyzing them with their venom and bringing them into their nests.

Female mud daubers construct nests of mud. Many short mud tubes, usually about 1” long, are constructed side by side. They usually build their nests in a sheltered site, such as under eaves, porch ceilings, in garages and sheds left open, in barns and attics. Nests typically exhibit round holes in them as the wasps emerge. This means the nest is probably old and inactive after springtime.

Mud daubers do not defend their nests and only rarely sting. They are typically considered nuisance pests, and are actually beneficial as they help control spiders.

Although mud daubers are not typically dangerous, their nests should be removed by a pest management professional if found on your property, as their abandoned nests are often adopted by other more dangerous wasp species.

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

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Prepare to Laugh!

If you're concerned about chameleons in your home or place of business (and you don't have an iPhone), give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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Bed Bug Feeding

Hungry? This little pest sure is!



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.

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Protect Your WInter Wools From Clothing Moths

Moths love wool and your winter woolen wear is a smorgasboard for these flying pests. The Clothing Moth (Tineola bisselliella) is a species of moths from the Tineidae moth family. The caterpillar (larva) of this moth is recognized as a serious pest. It can derive nourishment not only from clothing – in particular wool – and also, like most moth caterpillars, from many other sources.

Contrary to what most people believe, adult clothing moths do not eat or cause any damage to clothing or fabric. It is the larvae which are solely responsible for this, spending their entire time eating and foraging for food.

Both adults and larvae prefer low light conditions. Whereas most other moths are drawn to light, clothing moths seem to prefer dim or dark areas. If larvae find themselves in a well-lit room, they will try to relocate under furniture or carpet edges. Hand made rugs are a favorite because it is easy for them to crawl underneath and do their damage from below. They will also crawl under moldings at the edges of rooms in search of darkened areas which hold good food.

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

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Spider vs Bat

Care to wager on who wins in a spider vs. bat matchup? Courtesy of our friends at NatGeo.



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More Bug Trivia

Did you know . . .

• Blacklegged (deer) ticks, carriers of Lyme disease, like to spend the winter nestled in the fur of a deer.
• Fire ants continue to move and infest more and more of the country. The entire pacific coast is ripe for infestation.
• It can take up to 3 years for a varied carpet beetle to grow from an egg to an adult, and adults only live between 13-44 days.

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Dave's Pest Control On YouTube

Get rid of bugs. Keep pets, plants and people safe. Call Dave's Pest Control! Located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, our team of licensed exterminators uses integrated pest management as part of a program that prevents infestations from happening in the first place. We effectively remove termites, roaches, ants, rats and other bugs and rodents. Call Dave at 1-800-400-6009 to schedule an inspection.




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Prevention Tips for Businesses - Part Two

Here are a few more ways that your business can avoid pest infestations and the potential health and property threats that pests and rodents can pose.

• 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, your local pest control professional, to inspect for pests and rodents, identify the problem and control the pest(s) using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach.

If you're concerned insects, pests, and rodents in your place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Prevention Tips for Businesses - Part One

Pest prevention is the first step in pest control. Below 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.

• Pest-proof your business by being vigilant of building maintenance needs
• Dispose of garbage regularly and store in sealed containers.
• Seal cracks and holes on the outside of your business, including entry points for utilities and pipes.
• Don’t overlook proper drainage at the foundation; install gutters or diverts, which will channel water away from the building.

If you're concerned about pests and rodents in your place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

More Pest Trivia

For our trivia-loving friends . . .

• In Mexico you might find pulgas vestidas, or "dressed fleas" for sale. Fleas are dressed in tiny costumes and posed holding tiny loaves of bread, tools, or other items.
• Scorpion babies crawl on top of their mother and live there for the first week or two, feeding on scraps of her catches.
• Although the plague is often believed to be an historical disease, about 10-15 people in the U.S. contract this flea-borne illness each year.

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Creating an Integrated Pest Management Plan for Businesses

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a common sense way for businesses to address pest and rodent problems. This method of pest control focuses on three key techniques:

1. inspecting for pests,
2. identifying pests, and
3. control by pest professionals.

IPM bases its pest control recommendations on your business’ unique needs. Pest control professionals do not use a “one size fits all” approach. Whether sealing cracks, removing a food or water source or, when necessary, employing pesticide treatments, integrated pest management is about finding the best pest control treatment of pest problems.

For more information on integrated pest management, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Kids Eating Too Much Candy?

This video may get your kids to eat less candy. (But let's not count on it!) Courtesy of our friends at NatGeo.



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Protect Your Business From Insects and Rodents

We all know that our home is often considered to be our biggest investment, yet if you own a business, you know how critical it is to safeguard this investment. We hire accountants, lawyers, good employees, but how about a pest control professional?

Preventing pest infestations and practicing proper pest control in your business is vital. Pest control professionals provide the experience and expertise needed to protect your business, employees and customers from pest threats.

If you're concerned about insects and/or rodents in your place of business, give Dave, your pest professional, a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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Pests and Your Health

Insects and rodents can have an adverse and serious effect on our health. 

QU: What’s the connection between pests and asthma in children? Could you explain it?
Cockroaches and rodents contain allergens that aggravate existing asthma in children.


QU: How does pest control (commonly called exterminating) help alleviate asthma?
Proper pest control will help prevent or remove pests that can trigger asthma. A pest management professional, often referred to as an exterminator) can inspect the home for these pests, treat to get rid of them and provide homeowners tips to prevent reinfestation.

QU: What are cockroach/mouse allergens? What is it in these pests that causes the problem?Allergens include pest “frass,” or carcasses, feces and other debris.

QU: What happens after you control the pests? If the frass is left behind, won’t it pose a health risk also?
The residual frass is still an allergen, even after the pests are removed. A pest control professional can remove the frass as well.

If you're concerned about the health effects of insects and rodents in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Did You Know . . .

Did you know . . .

• The largest butterfly species in the world is a "Birdwing" butterfly from the Solomon Islands, whose wings span twelve inches.
• A rat can swim for 3 days before it drowns.
• Poisons in the body of a Monarch butterfly are sufficient to kill a small lizard and cause severe vomiting in large birds.

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Reference: www.pestworld.org