tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34535552207474044462024-02-20T05:29:27.680-05:00Dave's Pest ControlDave's Pest Control has been providing both homeowners and commercial property owners with complete pest control services throughout the Worcester County area since 1972. 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 Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.comBlogger559125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-78308676229966669842013-03-12T07:36:00.000-04:002013-03-12T07:36:00.356-04:00Ants - The Univited GuestAnts 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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If you're concerned that you have ants in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-91173669223353625392013-03-10T07:43:00.000-04:002013-03-10T07:43:00.323-04:00Cockroaches and Your HealthCockroaches 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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Cockroaches can also carry bacteria such as E coli and salmonella on their bodies, which can contaminate food, cooking equipment and food surfaces.<br />
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If you're concerned that you have cockroaches in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-91664690395167125712013-03-08T07:36:00.000-05:002013-03-08T07:36:00.138-05:00NPMA Lauds EPA’s Actions on Rodenticide UseThe 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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. <br />
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If you're concerned about rodents in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">#4 Pill bug millipede</span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-1799667814102850772013-03-04T09:36:00.000-05:002013-03-04T09:36:00.343-05:00Plan Now For Springtime Pest ControlDo you have a protection plan against the threat of nasty home invaders like termites, carpenter ants, and rodents?<br />
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. <a href="http://www.davespestcontrol.net/">Dave's Pest Control</a> can help.<br />
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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.<br />
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<a href="http://www.davespestcontrol.net/">Dave's Pest Control</a> prides itself on providing quality personal service to the local Worcester county community at significantly lower prices than some of the larger corporations.<br />
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Services<br />
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<li>Mosquito Control</li>
<li>Termite Bait Systems</li>
<li>Rodent Prevention & Elimination FHA and VA Real Estate Inspection</li>
<li>envirocare™</li>
<li>Green Pest Control Program</li>
<li>Customized Maintenance</li>
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Programs Pests Covered<br />
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<li>Ants</li>
<li>Bats</li>
<li>Bees</li>
<li>Bed Bugs</li>
<li>Birds</li>
<li>Carpenter Ants</li>
<li>Cockroaches</li>
<li>Earwigs</li>
<li>Hornets</li>
<li>Mites</li>
<li>Rodents</li>
<li>Silverfish Spiders</li>
<li>Ticks</li>
<li>Wasps</li>
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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.<br />
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<a href="http://www.davespestcontrol.net/">www.davespestcontrol.net</a>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-36042354670881775252013-03-02T07:36:00.000-05:002013-03-04T08:51:43.757-05:00Integrated Pest Management for Businesses<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1awBAT2gACTBT-vP7HN99NiEz8l-pHmOWsXkrZxoENP7UwqcdgYeFL3WX3A9Btcd7oNEnAb4a7zaJ-ZnStV1F5EQ_K7-P46pRzY8NhBIAIRb-fUjem_53ovCNUzbO9mgRNzdodgF76Q/s1600/Dave+Co.+Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO1awBAT2gACTBT-vP7HN99NiEz8l-pHmOWsXkrZxoENP7UwqcdgYeFL3WX3A9Btcd7oNEnAb4a7zaJ-ZnStV1F5EQ_K7-P46pRzY8NhBIAIRb-fUjem_53ovCNUzbO9mgRNzdodgF76Q/s200/Dave+Co.+Photo.jpg" width="200" /></a>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: <br />
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<li>inspecting for pests</li>
<li>identifying pests </li>
<li>pest control by pest professionals</li>
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<a href="http://www.davespestcontrol.net/">Dave's Pest Control </a>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.<br />
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For more information on integrated pest management, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.<br />
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<a href="http://www.davespestcontrol.net/">www.davespestcontrol.net</a>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-12099300831681168412013-02-28T07:38:00.000-05:002013-02-28T07:38:00.343-05:00House FliesWhile 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).<br />
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<li>Keep kitchen trash in sealed containers and the receptacles as clean as possible. </li>
<li>Dispose of waste regularly and keep away from your home.
Be aware of sources of excessive moisture. </li>
<li>Keep counters and surfaces clean. </li>
<li> Prevent home access by keeping doors, windows and vents closed when possible. </li>
<li>Properly screen windows and seal potential entryways, repairing any rips or tears in screens. </li>
<li> If you have dogs, horses or other animals near the home, remove feces from the yard and surrounding areas. </li>
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For an uncontrolled house fly population, call Dave at 1-800-400-6009. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-86005231369688713882013-02-26T07:36:00.000-05:002013-02-26T07:36:00.755-05:00How "Insect" Got Its NameThe word insect dates back to 1600, from the Latin word <i>insectum</i>, 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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 <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/chagas/">Chagas
disease</a>, (see 2/22/13 post).<br />
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While cases have been extremely rare in the United States,
the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/chagas/">Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)</a> has identified it for “public health
action.” In a recent study the CDC’s <a href="http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/4/11-1396_article.htm">EmergingInfectious Diseases</a> 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.<br />
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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 <i>Trypanosoma
cruzi</i> which causes Chagas disease. Contact with infected
feces, through an open wound, or through the eyes or mouth, can
result in disease transmission.<br />
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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.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-19099205606450736532013-02-22T07:36:00.000-05:002013-02-22T07:36:00.694-05:00 About Chagas Disease<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/chagas/">Chagas disease</a> 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).<br />
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Chagas disease (T. cruzi infection) is also referred to as American trypanosomiasis.
In the United States, Chagas disease is considered one of the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/npi.html">Neglected Parasitic Infections</a>, a group of five parasitic diseases that have been targeted by <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/">Centers for Disease Control (CDC)</a> for public health action.<br />
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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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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference<span style="font-size: xx-small;">: </span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/">Centers for Disease Control (CDC)</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-20041666565037953902013-02-20T07:01:00.000-05:002013-02-20T07:01:00.112-05:00More Facts About Fleas<ul>
<li>Flea larvae feed on undigested organic matter, particularly the feces of adult fleas, which contain undigested blood. </li>
<li>Cat fleas attack both cats and dogs.</li>
<li>Fleas can remain frozen for a year and survive.</li>
<li>Fleas can survive for months without feeding. </li>
<li>More human deaths have been attributed to fleas than to all the wars ever fought.</li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-56557242015490660712013-02-18T07:01:00.000-05:002013-02-18T07:01:00.263-05:00Flying Dragon Lizard<span style="font-size: small;">While you</span> will not encounter one of these in your backyard, I found this creature to be fascinating and want to share it with you.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
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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.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-78162625249346662282013-02-16T07:01:00.000-05:002013-02-16T07:01:00.420-05:00Tips To Avoid SpidersThe <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">National Pest Management Association</a> (NPMA) offers the following tips to help prevent contact with spiders:<br />
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<ul>
<li>Avoid keeping clothing and shoes on the floor, especially if in an area known for spiders; consider storing inside plastic containers. </li>
<li>Seal cracks and crevices around the home. </li>
<li>Vacuum/sweep away webs in and around the home. </li>
<li>Shake out all clothing that has been in the laundry basket before wearing/washing. </li>
<li>Keep garages, attics and basements clean and clutter free. </li>
<li>If a spider bites you, contact your primary care physician for medical advice. </li>
</ul>
If you're concerned about a spider infestation in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-76833633414946272062013-02-14T07:00:00.000-05:002013-02-14T07:00:13.285-05:00The Hobo SpiderThe 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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. <br />
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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. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-21754072387697393832013-02-12T07:00:00.000-05:002013-02-12T07:00:10.041-05:00Facts About Those Pesky Fleas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A flea's flat shape allows cat fleas to easily pass between the hairs of animals.<br />
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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.<br />
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Flea eggs will hatch on the ground, in nests, carpet, bedding, upholstery or cracks in the floor.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-41850944484738588392013-02-10T07:59:00.000-05:002013-02-10T07:59:00.634-05:00The Komodo DragonPhew! 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.<br />
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<br />Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-58009322167198805532013-02-08T10:59:00.000-05:002013-02-08T10:59:00.046-05:00 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David R. Lance, USDA APHIS PPQ</td></tr>
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-41750963352277854222013-02-06T07:59:00.000-05:002013-02-06T07:59:00.280-05:00Helpful Mice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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.<br />
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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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<br />Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-68812847408606015002013-02-04T07:58:00.000-05:002013-02-04T07:58:00.315-05:00Stink Bugs Still AboundThe stink bug, notorious for its "smelly" reputation, earned its name from its tendency to release an odor when disturbed or when crushed.<br />
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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.<br />
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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).
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Reference: <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">www.pestworld.org</a></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-61925838907366868822013-02-02T07:58:00.000-05:002013-02-02T07:58:00.285-05:00Fun Ant FactsDid you know . . .<br />
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Fire ants first entered the United States in the 1920s through the port of Mobile, Alabama. </li>
<li>Odorous house ants may be difficult to control because they don't feed much from baiting stations.</li>
<li>32% of households that experienced ants called a professional. </li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-16495723439611573692013-01-28T07:57:00.000-05:002013-01-28T07:57:00.716-05:00Facts About Millipedes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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"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]<br />
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If you're concerned that you have millipedes in your home or place of business, give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Works Cited </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The myriapods, the world’s leggiest animals</i>, by R.M. Shelley
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Spiders and Their Kin: A Golden Guide</i> from St. Martin's Press
Herbert W. Levi, Lorna R. Levi, Nicholas Strekalovsky. 2001. St. Martin's Press</span>Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-49554799146959955462013-01-26T07:57:00.000-05:002013-01-26T07:57:00.063-05:00Massachusetts State Bug<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3BxHLIx4d6K9hevEI9TVlO_pwmGpwMzEj8t9lpXIW0QjB1jfWaj3JenyTMrVwvDUwKy3fj2EpZ2DmbpnB3r0a8NTfK1UvQ6xtXyJ3B8lADnOiIATwrzAO3VUk-i1Se1DlE7Mh1Jx71k/s1600/lady-bug-story.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3BxHLIx4d6K9hevEI9TVlO_pwmGpwMzEj8t9lpXIW0QjB1jfWaj3JenyTMrVwvDUwKy3fj2EpZ2DmbpnB3r0a8NTfK1UvQ6xtXyJ3B8lADnOiIATwrzAO3VUk-i1Se1DlE7Mh1Jx71k/s200/lady-bug-story.jpg" width="200" /></a>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 <a href="http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/ciskid/kidlbs/kidlbsint.htm">second-grade class in the town of Franklin</a>?<br />
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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. <br />
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"What about a state bug?" somebody asked, "do we have one?"
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"No," said the teacher. <br />
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"I think there should be a state bug," said one little boy.<br />
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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, <a href="http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cis/ciskid/kidlbs/lbsidx2.htm">click here</a>.<br />
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<br />Dave's Pest Controlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236200881784104854noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3453555220747404446.post-44932281669548139132013-01-24T08:00:00.000-05:002013-01-24T08:00:12.221-05:00Tips to Prevent Mice and Rodents Inside the Home - Part TwoAs I mentioned last time, rodents are very resourceful creatures. They can enter a building or home through the tiniest opening or crack.<br />
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Here are a few more tips from an article by <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/request-media-access/biographies/missy-henriksen/">Missy Henriksen</a> of <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">PestWorld</a>.<br />
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<li>Replace loose mortar and weather stripping around the basement foundation and windows. </li>
<li>Eliminate all moisture sites, including leaking pipes and clogged drains that provide the perfect breeding site for pests. </li>
<li>Inspect items such as boxes, grocery bags and other packages brought into the home. </li>
<li>Store firewood at least 20 feet away from the house and keep shrubbery trimmed and cut back from the house. </li>
<li>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. </li>
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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.<br />
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Company</a><br />
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In this blog posting and the next one, I will share with you some tips I read in a recent article by <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/request-media-access/biographies/missy-henriksen/" rel="author">Missy Henriksen</a> of <a href="http://www.pestworld.org/">PestWorld</a>.<br />
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<li>Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens. </li>
<li>Screen vents and openings to chimneys. </li>
<li>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. </li>
<li>Store food in airtight containers and dispose of garbage regularly. </li>
<li>Keep attics, basements and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry. </li>
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More tips next time . . . <br />
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