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…
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…
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…
For about 70 million years, they have been around! And if history is any indicator, they’ll be around long after we’re gone! They cause screams, repulse even the bravest individual, infest structure of all kinds and reproduce at rates that will amaze you! They are tenacious, will eat nearly anything, love the warmth, food and…
Believe it or not, human beings have something in common with lowly pests: our life requirements. Without food, water and shelter, a human can live only a very short time and we go to nearly any means to secure these three requirements to preserve our existence. Pests are pretty much the same. They spend their…
Though cute to watch, squirrels can be anything BUT cute if they get into your attic, where they can bear young, chew wires or even die! Let’s take a look at some facts about squirrels: So this gives you some idea of how squirrels can cause real problems in and around your home. If you…
Few things are more disgusting than a fly trying to share your sandwich. We won’t go into the details about what a fly actually does on your sandwich, and what it carries to your food. But just trust us, it’s not pretty!! House flies have long been known to carry and transmit diseases and frequent…
One of a homeowner’s worst nightmares is the one where his house is starting to lean and squeak due to a hidden infestation of . . . . you guess it . . . . TERMITES! In the spring we at DA Exterminating start receiving calls from anxious homeowners concerned about termites. Because of the…
They’ve been around a L O N G time (estimated 70 million years) and every indication promises they’ll be around long after we’re all gone! Cockroaches. . .they cause screams, repulse even the most unassuming individual, infest any structure they enter and reproduce at rates that will amaze the most astute scientist! They are tenacious,…
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