Archibald The Ant - A Game for Kids

Test your pest knowledge and skills with these learning games! Mysterious and exciting, the world of pests challenges us to understand what attracts them to our homes and yards.

Archibald Ant is a very fussy odorous house ant who must find food for his colony and stay out of harm's way. Help Archibald complete his mission to locate and plunder the legendary sugar bowl on the far-off kitchen counter. And he needs, help, too, because he would much rather stay outdoors and avoid the unknown dangers indoors.

For kids of all ages, and especially for those in third through fifth grade. Click here to play!

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Reference: www.pestworld.org

NPMA Photo Contest FInalists

Mosquito by Diane C. Gates

Fly by Jerri Moon Cantone

Spider by Photag5354

Here are 3 photos selected among the finalists in the National Pest Management Association"s (NPMA) first annual Pest Photo Contest, that challenged photographers to submit images of common household pests, rodents and small wildlife.

To enter, photographers - amateur and avid alike - submitted their favorite pest photos to the PestWorld Photography Contest group on Flickr.

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A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

Meet the Scorpion. . .

Scorpions are predatory arthropods of the order Scorpiones within the class Arachnida. They have eight legs and are easily recognized by the pair of grasping claws and the narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomous stinger. Scorpions range in size from 9 mm to 21 cm.

Scorpions are found in every continent, except Antarctica, and in a variety of terrestrial habitats. are bringing forth new information. Although the scorpion has a fearsome reputation as venomous, only about 25 species are known to have venom capable of killing a human being.

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NPMA Annouces Photo Contest Winner

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has announced the winner in its first annual Pest Photo Contest, a national online competition that challenged photographers to submit images of common household pests, rodents and small wildlife.

Pete Elbert, Photag5345, has won the grand prize of $1,000 for his photo submission of a yellow jacket.

Pete found the female yellow jacket bothering guests inside a hotel lobby in West Virginia. Hoping to get a few good shots of the stinging insect, he captured the pest in a plastic cup and set it free on some shrubbery outside of the hotel. Luckily, he was able to snap about 10 to 12 photos of the yellow jacket before it flew off into the night.

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

Facts and Tidbits About Cockroaches

• Cockroaches have been reported to spread at least 33 kinds of bacteria, six kinds of parasitic worms, and at least seven other kinds of human pathogens.
• There are 5,000 species of cockroaches worldwide.
• Newborn German cockroaches become adults in as little as 36 days.
• Oriental cockroaches are often found in sewers and will enter structures through drains.
• American cockroaches are found in food processing areas and food storage areas, as well as other types of buildings.
• Cockroaches can withstand temperatures as cold as 32°F. In extremely cold places, however, they survive by moving in with humans.

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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A Central Massachusetts Extermination and Pest Control Company
www.davespestcontrol.net

Reference: www.pestworld.org

Pest-Proofing During the Holidays

Avoid unwanted holiday guests with these tips for storing and inspecting holiday decor. (From our friends at PestWorld.org)


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How To Get Rid of Mice - Part Two

A mouse is capable of getting through an opening only one quarter of an inch wide. It is important to check for openings where mice can gain entry, such as openings around doors, windows, foundations, and vents. If you live in a mobile home or have a crawl space, check around plumbing pipes inside cabinets for spaces mice can get in. Using steel wool to fill in cracks and openings to temporarily keep mice out is  a good remedy.

There are various types of traps that can be used to capture or kill mice. Traps are advantageous since poisons can be dangerous, and with traps the dead mice can easily be located and disposed of. When poisons are used, the mice often die and are not found until there is an odor. Also, poisoned mice can pose a danger to pets that may eat them. A good bait to attract mice is peanut butter. It is not easily removed without setting off the trap.

Live traps can trap more than one mouse at a time, and the mice can be released without harm in another location. Glue traps will hold mice with a special glue, but they can be ineffective with high temperatures or in dusty locations. It is advised to use caution when placing any traps where pets and children can access them.

Of course, the best course of action is to have a professional take care of your rodent problem. So give Dave a call at 1-800-400-6009.

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

Reference: www.pestworld.org