Ants - The Univited Guest

Ants are social insects. They like hanging out in our kitchens and at picnics and outdoor parties. Yet, these uninvited and unwanted guests are not simply unsightly - they can also be dangerous contaminates to food.

Considering that you likely eat multiple meals a day in your home, the presence of ants and the potential for food contamination from their presence is an issue that must be addressed when considering your health and the health of your family.

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

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Cockroaches and Your Health

Cockroaches live in a wide range of environments around the world. Pest species adapt readily to a variety of environments, but prefer warm conditions found within buildings.  Cockroaches are among the hardiest insects. Some species are capable of remaining active for a month without food and are able to survive on limited resources.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) reports that one-in-five children in the United States have severe sensitivities to cockroach allergens, which increase the severity of asthma symptoms. These allergens are most commonly introduced in homes through cockroach saliva, droppings and the decomposing bodies of these pests.

Cockroaches can also carry bacteria such as E coli and salmonella on their bodies, which can contaminate food, cooking equipment and food surfaces.

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

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

NPMA Lauds EPA’s Actions on Rodenticide Use

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released an news article on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limitations on certain rodenticides and requirements for tamper-resistant bait stations by announcing its intent to cancel the registration of certain do-it-yourself rodent control products. The affected products are sold to consumers as loose baits and don’t have protective bait stations that prevent access by children and pets.

In the works for more than a decade, the cancellation has been under extensive study and review to ensure a final action in the best interest of American public health. In short, the mandate will remove products from the market that pose unacceptable risks to children, pets and wildlife. This important decision underscores the need for professionalism in treatment and allows the pest management industry to retain the means for providing effective, affordable services that protect consumers from rodent-borne dangers.

Since 1998, NPMA has worked with the EPA as rodenticide products have undergone considerable reevaluation to ensure all registered products meet today’s health and safety standards. This working relationship has proven beneficial, as it not only focuses upon protecting public health but also promoting the highest level of professionalism within the pest management industry.

If you're concerned about 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

Name That Bug!

  #2 

Can you identify the insects featured?  Have fun! ~ Dave

#1 

 #3             #4




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(Answers below)

#1 Mite
#2 Woodlouse
#3 Rusty millipede
#4 Pill bug millipede

Plan Now For Springtime Pest Control

Do you have a protection plan against the threat of nasty home invaders like termites, carpenter ants, and rodents?
Wood-destroying insects like carpenter ants and termites, for example, cost us billions of dollars every year. More than 90% of the homes in the US are wood framed. But even homes built of masonry and steel serve up delicious wood treats and places to live for these pests. Left unchecked, they systematically destroy our homes and valuable wood objects in them. Most homeowners policies do not cover termite and carpenter ant damage. Dave's Pest Control can help.


Quality Service at a Reasonable Cost 
Dave's trained professionals will thoroughly inspect your home 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 fit your unique needs. You will receive a detailed written estimate to help you make your decision to do the right thing and protect your home and family.

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
• Customized Maintenance

Programs Pests Covered

• Ants
• Bats
• Bees
• Bed Bugs
• Birds
• Carpenter Ants
• Cockroaches
• Earwigs
• Hornets
• Mites
• Rodents
• Silverfish Spiders
• Ticks
• Wasps

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

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Integrated Pest Management for Businesses

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) bases its pest control recommendations on your business’ unique needs.  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
3. pest control by pest professionals

Dave's Pest Control does 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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House Flies

While house flies do not bite, they are capable of transferring more than 100 pathogens, including malaria, salmonella and tuberculosis.  House flies "contaminate food and surfaces by spreading disease organisms picked up on the silla on their bodies and through their saliva that is used to break down foods. And if that's not enough, they defecate constantly," said Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

House flies procreate quickly and in large quantities. While they have been known to move 20 miles from where they were hatched, they typically stay within a mile of their birthplace. Do to their attraction to manure and other organic matter, the NPMA recommends that homeowners follow these tips to help prevent house flies in their own homes:

• Keep kitchen trash in sealed containers and the receptacles as clean as possible. 
• Dispose of waste regularly and keep away from your home. Be aware of sources of excessive moisture. 
• Keep counters and surfaces clean. 
•  Prevent home access by keeping doors, windows and vents closed when possible. 
• Properly screen windows and seal potential entryways, repairing any rips or tears in screens. 
•  If you have dogs, horses or other animals near the home, remove feces from the yard and surrounding areas.

For an uncontrolled house fly population, call Dave at 1-800-400-6009.
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Reference: www.pestworld.org

How "Insect" Got Its Name

The word insect dates back to 1600, from the Latin word insectum, meaning "with a notched or divided body", or literally "cut into", from neuter plural of insectare, "to cut into, to cut up," from in- "into" + secare "to cut"; because insects are "cut into" three sections.

The word created by Pliny the Elder's loan-translation of the Greek word ἔντομος (éntomon) or insect, which was Aristotle's term for this class of life, also in reference to their "notched" bodies, first documented in English in 1601 in Holland's translation of Pliny.


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Kissing Bug - Not So Kind

This Kissing Bug gets its innocuous names for its habit of biting humans on and around the lips Typically found in the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. kissing bugs are capable of carrying a parasite that causes Chagas disease, (see 2/22/13 post).

While cases have been extremely rare in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified it for “public health action.” In a recent study the CDC’s EmergingInfectious Diseases journal found that nearly 40 percent of kissing bugs collected in California and Arizona had recently fed on human blood. Researchers said the findings were unexpected because the 11 species of kissing bugs found in the United States were not known to feed on people.

These bugs feed on blood at night, generally from small mammals and birds but as noted above, sometimes humans as well.  The nymphs require a blood meal to support their growth and maturation. The insect’s feces can contain the protozoa Trypanosoma cruzi which causes Chagas disease. Contact with infected feces, through an open wound, or through the eyes or mouth, can result in disease transmission.

Most people who are bitten by a kissing bug do not recall the bite and even fewer show any type of reaction.  Some, with particular skin sensitivities or allergic reactions to the bug’s saliva, will exhibit signs of itching and site swelling.

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About Chagas Disease

Chagas disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered the disease in 1909. It is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to animals and people by insect vectors and is found only in the Americas (mainly, in rural areas of Latin America where poverty is widespread).

Chagas disease (T. cruzi infection) is also referred to as American trypanosomiasis. In the United States, Chagas disease is considered one of the Neglected Parasitic Infections, a group of five parasitic diseases that have been targeted by Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for public health action.

Symptoms of Chagas disease include fever, fatigue, body aches, headache, a rash where the parasite entered the body and swelling around the eyelids. With treatment by a medical professional these symptoms usually fade, but cardiac issues, intestinal problems, and other more serious complications can sometimes develop.

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Reference: Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

More Facts About Fleas

• Flea larvae feed on undigested organic matter, particularly the feces of adult fleas, which contain undigested blood. 
• Cat fleas attack both cats and dogs.
• Fleas can remain frozen for a year and survive.
• Fleas can survive for months without feeding.
• More human deaths have been attributed to fleas than to all the wars ever fought.

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

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

Flying Dragon Lizard

While you will not encounter one of these in your backyard, I found this creature to be fascinating and want to share it with you.

It's no mythical monster. When threatened, this real-life lizard can glide half the length of a football field ... and still swoop in for a perfect landing.



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Tips To Avoid Spiders

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) offers the following tips to help prevent contact with spiders:

daddy long leg spider

• Avoid keeping clothing and shoes on the floor, especially if in an area known for spiders; consider storing inside plastic containers. 
• Seal cracks and crevices around the home. 
• Vacuum/sweep away webs in and around the home. 
• Shake out all clothing that has been in the laundry basket before wearing/washing. 
• Keep garages, attics and basements clean and clutter free. 
• If a spider bites you, contact your primary care physician for medical advice. 

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

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

The Hobo Spider

The hobo spider is a member of the genus of spiders known colloquially as funnel web spiders, but not to be confused with the Australian funnel-web spider. It is one of a small number of spiders whose bites are generally considered to be medically significant. This species of spider has a reputation for aggressiveness, due to its poor eyesight.

Hobo spiders construct a funnel-shaped structure of silk sheeting and lie in wait at the small end of the funnel for prey insects to blunder onto their webs. Hobo spiders sometimes build their webs in or around human habitations.  They will normally avoid contact with humans unless accidentally crushed or squeezed. The spider's venom is strong enough to cause considerable local pain and, possibly, necrosis.

The hobo spider is found throughout the Pacific Northwest and can be identified by its distinct pattern of yellow markings on its abdomen. These spiders build their webs in holes, cracks and recesses, and like most spiders, can be found in hiding places such as window wells and stacks of firewood, storage items, behind furniture and in closets.

As hobo spiders are much more likely to attack if provoked or threatened, people who live in areas where this spider is found should be aware of their habits to prevent and detect infestations before they become a problem.  Unlike the other spiders profiled here, the bite of a hobo spider may go unnoticed at first, but then a moderate to severe, slow-healing wound will develop.

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Facts About Those Pesky Fleas

A flea's  flat shape allows cat fleas to easily pass between the hairs of animals.

One female flea can lay about 18 eggs a day and just 20 fleas on a dog can produce 360 eggs per day and over 2000 eggs in a week. A female flea may consume up to fifteen times her own body weight in blood each day, to support the huge production of eggs.

Flea eggs will hatch on the ground, in nests, carpet, bedding, upholstery or cracks in the floor.

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

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The Komodo Dragon

Phew! Am I sure glad I don't have to deal with this critter! The Komodo Dragon's saliva is loaded with venom and more than 50 strains of virulent bacteria—any animal it bites will likely die within days.




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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

David R. Lance, USDA APHIS PPQ

The brown marmorated stink bug, or simply the stink bug, is native to China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. It was accidentally introduced into the United States, with the first specimen being collected in September 1998.

The brown marmorated stink bug is considered to be an agricultural pest, and by 2010-11 has become a season-long pest in U.S. orchards.

Most species of stink bugs are innocuous, only feeding on their host plants, and are seldom encountered by humans. Stink bugs feed on a variety of plants, including crop species. When stink bugs feed on tree fruits such as apples, it results in a characteristic distortion, referred to as "cat facing," that renders the fruit unmarketable. Some species can cause damage in cotton and other crops.

Predatory stink bugs use their mouthparts to drain fluids from other pest insects. Some predatory stink bugs are important, beneficial insects in crops and gardens. They prevent caterpillars and other insect pests from destroying plants, trees, crops and gardens. Scientists are interested in using them as natural control agents of crop pests.

If you're interested in stink bug prevention for your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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Helpful Mice

Mice are common experimental animals in biology and psychology because they share a high degree of homology with humans. The mouse genome has been sequenced, and virtually all mouse genes have human homologs. They can also be manipulated in ways that would be considered unethical to do with humans. A knockout mouse is a genetically engineered mouse that has had one or more of its genes made inoperable through a gene knockout.

There are other reasons why mice are used in laboratory research. Mice are small, inexpensive, easily maintained, and can reproduce quickly. Several generations of mice can be observed in a relatively short period of time. Mice are generally very docile if raised from birth and given sufficient human contact. However, certain strains have been known to be quite temperamental. Mice and rats have the same organs in the same places, just different proportions.

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Stink Bugs Still Abound

The stink bug, notorious for its "smelly" reputation, earned its name from its tendency to release an odor when disturbed or when crushed.

Although the old, winter months are upon us, the stinky little creature still abounds, living in windowsill crevices and under eaves, and showing itself when the winter suns shines bright and temperatures reach the high 40s and above.

When handled or disturbed, stink bugs are able to secrete a bad-smelling, bad-tasting fluid from pores on the sides of their bodies. This secretion protects stink bugs from predators. They are often fed upon by birds, spiders, assassin bugs and other arthropod predators (including other stink bugs).

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

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Fun Ant Facts

Did you know . . .

• An ant can lift 20 times its own body weight. If a 175-pound man had the comparative strength of an ant, he could lift four tons.
• Fire ants first entered the United States in the 1920s through the port of Mobile, Alabama.
• Odorous house ants may be difficult to control because they don't feed much from baiting stations.
• 32% of households that experienced ants called a professional. 

So if you find that you are having an ant problem, call Dave at 1-800-400-6009.

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Fishing Spider eating Frogs

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Facts About Millipedes

The first 3 body segments of the millipede has one pair of legs each, the rest have two pairs each (47-375 leg pairs and 25-189 body segments, not counting head and tail). Centipedes have only one pair of legs per segment. Millipedes gain more segments and legs as they molt and grow; some can live up to 7 years.

Millipedes like moist habitats under rocks, rotting logs, and leaf debris. Most eat decaying plant material, but a few species occasionally can be carnivorous. Some may also occasionally eat living plants.

To discourage predators, millipedes coil into a protective spiral, or roll into a defensive ball; many emit poisonous or foul-smelling substances. Many bright-colored/patterned millipedes secrete a compound containing cyanide.

"Millipedes lack the structures to bite, pinch, or sting, and are harmless to humans, although the defensive secretions burn if they get into the eyes. Millipedes are entirely non-toxic to humans and can be picked up by hand. Some secretions discolor the skin, but this wears away in a few days without lasting effect. Some large, cylindrical, tropical species squirt their defensive secretions up to a half meter and can blind chickens and dogs. Their fluids are painful if they get into the eyes, and persons working with tropical millipedes should be suitably cautious." [Rowland Shelley]

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

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Works Cited 
The myriapods, the world’s leggiest animals, by R.M. Shelley  
Spiders and Their Kin: A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press Herbert W. Levi, Lorna R. Levi, Nicholas Strekalovsky. 2001. St. Martin's Press

Massachusetts State Bug

Did you know that the ladybug was adopted as the official state bug or insect symbol of Massachusetts thanks to a campaign that began in 1974 by a second-grade class in the town of Franklin?

Ms. Pamela Johnson, teacher for a second grade class at the Kennedy School in Franklin, Massachusetts, told the class that, by law, there is a state bird - the chickadee - and state tree - the American Elm - and a state fish - the cod.

"What about a state bug?" somebody asked, "do we have one?"

"No," said the teacher.

"I think there should be a state bug," said one little boy.

Ms. Johnson explained to her class learned that everyone who lives in Massachusetts has the right to give legislators ideas for new laws. This right is called the right of free petition. The students and Ms. Johnson then began the process of petitioning the Commonwealth.  To read the full story, click here.

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Tips to Prevent Mice and Rodents Inside the Home - Part Two

As I mentioned last time, rodents are very resourceful creatures. They can enter a building or home through the tiniest opening or crack.

Here are a few more tips from an article by Missy Henriksen of PestWorld.

• Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation and windows. 
• 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. 
• And of course, if you suspect a pest infestation in your home, call me at 1-800-400-6009.  We'll inspect and treat the pest problem right away.

Remember, if you're concerned that you have 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

10 Easy Tips to Prevent Mice and Rodents Inside the Home - Part One

Many homeowners experience finding mice or rodents in their home at some time or another. Whether in the kitchen, attic, basement or dining room – a rodent sighting or signs of their presence is unsettling.  Unfortunately, these resourceful creatures can enter a building or home through the tiniest opening or crack.

In this blog posting and the next one, I will share with you some tips I read in a  recent article by Missy Henriksen of PestWorld.

• 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, steel wool or a combination of both. 
• Store food in airtight containers and dispose of garbage regularly. 
• Keep attics, basements and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry. 

More tips next time . . .

Of course, if you're concerned that you have odents in your home or place of business, don't wait! Give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

A Matter of Life and Death

Did you know that stinging insects send more than 500,000 people to the ER every year?

 If you're concerned that you have insects or 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

Pest Trivia

Did you know . . .

• After mating, queen ants lose their wings and never fly again.
• There are 22 varieties of earwigs in the United States but more than 1,000 species worldwide.
• Caterpillars may have over 4000 separate muscles. Humans have only 792. 

If you're concerned that you have insects or 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

Are You One of the 48%

Did you know that 48% of homeowners believe there is an increased need for professional pest control services. Most of the remainder (44%) feel the need is about the same as in years past.

If you are one of the 48%, give Dave a  call at 1-800-400-6009. We will assess the situation in your home or place of business and come up with a pest control plan that works.

Our family protecting your family.

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

A Bed Bug Pandemic

Bed bugs are no laughing matter. The surge in bed bugs has reached pandemic proportions.

 

 If you're concerned that you have insects or 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

More Pest Facts

Here are a few more fun facts about insects and rodents!

Did you know . . .

• Mice feed 15-20 times a day. 
• Poisons in the body of a Monarch butterfly are sufficient to kill a small lizard and cause severe vomiting in large birds. 
• Rats can squeeze through a space as small as a half dollar. 
• Crickets are omnivores and eat both plants and animals.

If you're concerned that you have insects or 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

Important Information about Termite Eating Habits

From top to bottom: larva, worker, nymph, and neotenic
(Jody Green)

Most people think that termites just eat wood, but in reality they actually eat the plant cellulose that is found in the wood. This is a significant difference, because many termites will eat other forms of plant material as well. Termites are actually grouped according to their feeding behaviors, and of the six types of termites there are actually only two which are generally responsible for the damage that are caused to houses and other man-made structures. While there are termites which feed off of cellulose in the soil, as well as termites which eat grass, living woods, and occasionally even certain types of fungus, the majority of the termites that people encounter are those that build subterranean colonies and those which eat dry wood.

 Of course, just as important to the termites' diet as cellulose is water. Feeding Termites require water every few hours in order to stay alive, which is why termites can be seen swarming near the surface of the ground at times as the workers collect both food and water to bring back to other termites within the colony. It's important to note that it's only the workers of the colony which will gather resources for the rest of the termites within; Breeding Termites and the colony's soldiers will die if they don't have a steady supply of food and water gathered by workers, as they won't go off in search of food for themselves.

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

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Who Else Is Living In Your Home?

Who else is living in your home? Watch this video and find out...


If you're concerned that you have insects or 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

About Dave's Pest Control

Dave's Pest Control has been providing both homeowners and commercial property owners with complete pest control services throughout the Worcester County area for over 35 years. Dave's services are designed to protect your environment by following the changing habits of pest populations throughout the New England seasons, and by treating and eliminating property damaging insects and rodents.

Dave's Pest Control provides services throughout the following areas:

• Sturbridge
• Spencer
• Southbridge
• the Brookfields
• Charlton,
• Leicester
• Shrewsbury
• Rutland
• Holden
• Oxford
• Webster
• Dudley,
• Brimfield
• Holland,
• Palmer
• Worcester and all of Worcester County.

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

Dave's Pest Control
1-800-400-6009
A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
Worcester County Pest and Rodent Exterminators
www.davespestcontrol.net

Fun Facts

It's time again for some Fun Facts!

Did you know. . .

• An ant can lift 20 times its own body weight. If a 175-pound man had the comparative strength of an ant, he could lift four tons. 
• Powderpost beetles larvae will tunnel into hardwood floors, wooden antiques and the like, turning the wood in its path into fine, powdery sawdust. 
• Adult German cockroaches can live up to one year. 
• The most common pest of stored products found in the home and in grocery stores in the U. S. is the Indianmeal moth. 

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

Dave's Pest Control
1-800-400-6009
A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
Worcester County Pest and Rodent Exterminators
www.davespestcontrol.net  

Reference: www.pestworld.org

What Do You See?

What do you see when you look at these ink blots? A pest public service announcement from PestWorld.org.


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

Dave's Pest Control
1-800-400-6009
A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
Worcester County Pest and Rodent Exterminators
www.davespestcontrol.net  

Reference: www.pestworld.org