You may have seen the recent news headlines about Zika virus, a rare mosquito-borne disease that has made its way to the United States. We’ve assembled some information that answers many questions about this virus. Q: How is Zika virus transmitted? A: Zika virus is spread through the bite of an infected Aedes genus of…
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Yellowjacket.People confuse bees for yellow jackets, and hornets for wasps. And because most of us like to keep our distance from these buzzing, stinging bugs, we rarely get close enough to tell the difference between these four flying insects. But if you’re dealing with an infestation or a sting, it’s important to know which bug…
One of the most common wasps found around the home is the paper wasp. These pests range in size from 5/8” – 3/4″, are brownish with yellow markings and are found throughout the United States. Paper wasps get their common name from the paper-like material out of which they make their nests. Paper wasps are…
We’ve assembled some ant prevention tips that are guaranteed to help prevent these pesky little critters from buggin’ you. Call DA Exterminating at800-650-PEST!
A DA reporter has recently had the opportunity to do an actual interview with one of the most troublesome ants in existence – the thief ant. Here’s the transcript of our interview with Antie. DA: So you’re known as a thief ant. Does that mean you’re a convicted felon who has spent time in the…
In case you’re attending a trivia night and the topic of mosquitoes comes up, you’ll be prepared with these fascinating mosquito facts. So there you have it – 10 fascinating facts about those annoying mosquitoes. Call DA Exterminating if you need expert mosquito control. 800-650-PEST.
With the upcoming summer season, many families are planning outdoor events but the threat of mosquitoes and the diseases they carry continue to be a worry. These biting insects not only inflict multiple itchy bites upon us, but they can also spread a range of diseases such as, dengue fever, West Nile virus, and the…
Our April 1 blog covers insects whose existence is indeed NOT beneficial. So to be fair, we want to let you in on some insects that serve a beneficial and positive impact on the environment. Not all insects are troublesome, venomous, biting enemies of people. Many are actually helpful to our very existence as well…
We admit it. Not all bugs are bad but, in our business, we focus on those that are. Shown below are some of the worst bugs out there and why they are bad. We run into some of these in our area, but many are found in remote regions of the world. These guys can…
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