More Pest Facts

Did you know . . .

• More women than men say they are afraid of pests.
• About one-quarter (24%) of homeowners surveyed believe the risks associated with pest infestations have increased over the past few years.
• More than half of homeowners surveyed (52%) were concerned about pests causing illness and insect bites/stings to their family.

If you're concerned that you have carpet beetles 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

More Insect Trivia

• There are about 10,000 different species of grasshoppers.
• Carpenter bees drill round holes about one inch deep into wood and then turn 90 degrees and drill galleries four to six inches long in which to lay their eggs.
• Silk comes from the cocoons of the true Silk Moth. More than 25,000 cocoons must be unraveled to make a single pound of silk thread.
• Once away from the human body, mites do not survive more than 48-72 hours.
• Of the 20 million people in Latin America who are infected by Chagas disease, a serious kissing bug-borne illness, about 50,000 die annually.

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</

Test Your Knowledge About Fire Ants

Did you know . . .

• Fire ants currently infest 14 states in the southern portion of the U.S.
• Fire ants continue to move and infest more and more of the country. The entire pacific coast is ripe for infestation
• Large numbers of fire ant stings can result in death.
• A small portion of the population is allergic to fire ant stings and should see medical treatment immediately if stung.
• Fire ants appear to sting all at the same time. This is because they are sensitive to vibration or movement and tend to sting once they object they are on moves. Fire ants swarm onto a body part and when one ant stings, the body party moves causing all other ants to sting in response.

If you're concerned that you have ants 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