Yearly Archives: 2011

Bed bugs put motel at risk of repossession

Officials at city hall in Port Angeles, Washington, are considering evicting the owners and seizing the condemned Chinook Motel after numerous health violations forced the facility to close in June 2009. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment

Cats not always the best pest control

Disneyland is overrun daily with visitors that want to eat and drink throughout the grounds. The fun play land is then left sticky and covered in crumbs at the end of the day. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment

Mom accidentally sets house ablaze with do-it-yourself pest repellent

A mother in Columbus, Ohio, recently set her house on fire when she detonated an outdoor-only rodent repellent in her kitchen. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment

Rootworm building resistance to genetically modified crops

One of the most widely planted crops in the United States is a genetically engineered corn plant that produces its own form of pesticide to protect form infestations. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment

Squirrels taking residence in attics

While most Americans associate a rodent infestation with mice or rats, other members of the rodent family have been known to invade homes and cause damage to property as well. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment

Pest populations on the rise: More farmers relying on pesticides, pest control services

Recent figures from the state of California found the use of pesticides in Fresno County, California, in 2010 increased 9 percent compared with 2009. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment

Stick to credible pest control companies over DIY tactics

Bugs, rats and other pests are bothersome, and many consumers try to get rid of them on their own. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment

Bark beetles and termites eating through wood and homes

Sierra Madre in Southern California recently fell victim to termite and bark beetle infestations, wreaking havoc on local trees and wooded structures. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment

Holiday trees could house gypsy moths

Many families observed Christmas this past weekend by decorating their homes with lights, exchanging gifts and eating cookies by their Christmas tree. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment

New beetle marching through Idaho

A new beetle was recently discovered near the Idaho hot springs and was named Hydroscapha redfordi after acclaimed actor, Robert Redford. Continue reading

Posted in Pest Control News | Leave a comment