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Rockin’ Around the Pest-Free Christmas Tree The National Pest Management Association offers advice for keeping pests out while decorating for the holidays https://www.pestworld.org//rockin-around-the-pest-free-ch/

The Top 5 Invasive Species Threatening Your Home Invasive species are on the move across the U.S., causing property damage and presenting new health threats. Spread through accidental or intentional means, invasive pests usually do not have any natural predators in the environments they invade, allowing their populations to grow rapidly and quickly establish themselves in various regions of the country. Here are the top 5 invasive pests to look out for in and around your home:

Where Do Mosquitoes Go in Winter? Many people often lament over the final days of summer and dread the first frigid days of winter, but we’re guessing everyone may welcome winter this year with open arms, so they can bid adieu to mosquitoes and the threat of Zika virus. Unfortunately, it’s a common misconception that mosquitoes simply die upon Jack Frost’s arrival. Read on to learn more about seasonal mosquito activity and how you can prevent a future mosquito problem from hatching come spring.

Need to know what insects you just found crawling on your kitchen counter? Worried about what pests may be damaging your property? The identification of insects and other pests can be tricky. That's why PestWorld developed robust pest and insect identification guides to serve as a handy bug identifier.

Keep Pantry Pests Out of Food Storage Areas This Holiday Season The National Pest Management Association shares tips for keeping common pantry pests from spoiling your holiday baking recipes

Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Triple E, and EEE Three Names, One Deadly Disease.

5 Unusual Bed Bug Hiding Places As their name suggests, bed bugs are often found in and around the bed area. Most would think to look in their mattress if they suspect an infestation of this common pest. However, these minuscule travelers often hide in a variety of unusual places that one would not think to look. During the summer travel season especially, these unwanted hitch-hiking house guests are easily transported from one place to another.

A Guide to Spooky Pests: Real-life creepy critters that can give homeowners a scare this Halloween While it's normal to see spiders, bats and other creepy crawlers invade your front doorstep on Halloween in the form of trick-or-treaters or spooky décor, homeowners should also to be on the lookout for real-life ghoulish pests this fall.

5 Unusual Bed Bug Hiding Places

Homeowners Guide for Getting Rid of Summer Ants How to get rid of ants and stave off future infestations Considered one of the most common nuisance pests in America and known for crashing backyard BBQs, ants can show up in overwhelming numbers during the summer. Although these pests rarely transmit diseases, they can be difficult to get rid of and can easily take over living spaces, especially areas where food or moisture are present such as kitchens and bathrooms. During the summer, these intruders can run rampant throughout the home as they search for food and shelter.

The Science Behind Fireflies 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Lightning Bugs Running around the backyard on warm summer nights in an attempt to catch fireflies is a fun pastime. These insects, also known as lightning bugs, can light up the night with their magical glow. But, what actually makes them flash? Read on to learn about the science behind this dazzling summer bug. You might be enlightened!

Flies 101: Different Types of Flies and the Threats they Pose

What Does a Tick Look Like: Tick Species and the Threats they Pose A Guide to Identifying and Preventing Various Tick Species https://www.pestworld.org//what-does-a-tick-look-like-tic/

The House Fly: More Than Just a Household Annoyance As homeowners open doors and windows to welcome fresh air for the summer, they're also rolling out the red carpet for a commonly known pest- the house fly. Although house flies are a familiar disturbance, they are also a major carrier of communicable diseases. Homeowners should take proper precautions to prevent these tiny pests from becoming health burdens.

5 Tips to Get Rid of Indoor Cockroach Allergens Many people who experience the repercussions of suffering from allergies, like itchy eyes and a running nose, often attribute these unpleasant symptoms to culprits in the great outdoors. However, common household pests including rodents, cockroaches and dust mites have also been documented as triggers of allergy and asthma symptoms, especially in children. To learn about how you can fight indoor allergens from pests like cockroaches, browse the slideshow of tips below:

Check this out! Breeding Power of Mosquitoes Revealed The National Pest Management Association releases shocking footage from its Mosquito Multiplier simulation to warn homeowners of potential breeding ground.

Soggy Summer Leads to Increased Vector Pest Pressure Across U.S.

Go Behind the Walls of Termite Damage PestWorld introduced 500,000 termites into a tiny, built-to-scale dream home to showcase the destructive nature of these pests like never before. Check it out!

Homeowners Guide for Getting Rid of Summer Ants: How to get rid of ants and stave off future infestations

The Difference Between Paper Wasps and European Hornets What's the difference between paper wasps and European hornets? Stinging insects send more than 500,000 people to the emergency room each year. While you may have heard of common offenders like paper wasps and European hornets, are you able to tell the difference from how they look, to what they eat, and where they like to nest? ... We’ve detailed each species to help answer the question - what’s the difference between paper wasps and European hornets?

Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch? Why mosquito bites are so itchy and how to stay bite-free When you think about summer, things like barbecues and beach trips joyously come to mind. However, besides all of the fun in the sun, the season is also known as a prime time for mosquitoes. ... These pests can put a damper on any summertime activity, causing itchy red bumps and are capable of transferring serious diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika virus, Chikungunya and more within the U.S. https://www.pestworld.org//pes/why-do-mosquito-bites-itch/

Check out this great video with actor Richard Karn as he shares 5 simple tips on how you can pest-proof your home, just in time for home improvement season.

7 Ways Pests Are Taking the Sweat Equity Out of Your House

Wishing you and your family a safe and Happy 4th of July! #America #IndependenceDay

Keep your yard pest-free without harmful pesticides Summertime means spending lots of time outside for yardwork and cookouts, but it also is the prime time of year for insects to infest your yard and garden.

Early-season hurricanes result in greater transmission of mosquito-borne infectious disease. #TheMoreYouKnow

Flea Bites 101 A Health Threat to Both Pets and Their Humans Fleas are certainly an itchy annoyance to cats and dogs, but did you know they can bite and transmit disease to humans, too? Fleas can cause allergic dermatitis and are the most common transmitter of the albeit rare but still present bubonic plague.

There's no such thing as an ordinary day at Select Pest Control Warehouse Inc.! Check out this video of our latest snake encounter. This time it was a big but harmless black snake. Be sure to keep those around as they keep rodents under control! #SelectPestControl #GainesvillePestControl

Experts Warn of Bed Bug Encounters Ahead of Busy Travel Season The National Pest Management Association shares tips to avoid contact with hitchhiking pests during Bed Bug Awareness week.

Excessive Moisture Across Continental U.S. Will Spur Early Pest Activity The National Pest Management Association issues its Bug Barometer forecast.

VIDEO: The Dangers of Stinging Insects Watch this video to learn how to avoid contact with stinging insects

What Just Bit Me? How to Identify Bug Bites and the Pests that Cause Them

Home buying season is here! Make sure you know what to look for when it comes to pest. Few things are more exciting than purchasing a home, and to ensure the process goes smoothly, certain steps must be taken. Aside from any cosmetic updates you may want to make to your new residence, it’s important to also account for any problems that may not be visible to the naked eye. One such problem is a termite infestation. This is why a new home pest inspection is so important.

We're sure glad we live on the other side of the Atlantic! Plagues of roaches, rats, and bedbugs sweep Britain

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY PESTS: SPRING PEST CONTROL TIPS Now that we are well into spring, we cannot help but notice the significant amount of pest activity. April is National Pest Management Month, which is the perfect time to add spring pest control to your home improvement list. Homeowners should be proactive in preventing pests from coming indoors. Here are some spring pest-proofing tips that will provide you with ways to diminish moisture, reduce access to food and water, and ultimately keep the pests out of your home.

Things to Know About Carpenter Bees. Carpenter bees can damage soft wood of your home, but how do you know if the bee you see is a bumble bee, honey bee, or carpenter beeand whether you should beware its sting, protect it as an endangered pollinating species, or eliminate it to prevent damage to your home?

Pest control company names 10 US cities that are most prone to termite infestation. Atlanta is #6 on the list! Give us a call today to make sure termites don't become a problem down the road. We can help. #SelectPestControl

#FreakFriday: World’s largest bee, once presumed extinct, filmed alive in the wild Wallace’s giant bee disappeared for more than a century. Now it’s back, and already being sold online by at least one collector.

With springtime upon us, many homeowners are excited to get their houses in tip-top shape and rid their yards of harmful pests and irksome critters. Amongst other household chores, pest control may seem like a daunting and unwanted task, but there are a few simple ways to help reduce pest infestations.

How to Spot, and Stop, Termite Infestations Before They Take Hold

Orkin released its first-ever Top 50 Termite Cities list. Miami, Fla., tops the list, followed by Los Angeles, Calif., in second place. Tampa, Fla.; New York, N.Y.; and New Orleans, La., round out the Top 5, respectively. The list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most first-time customer termite treatments from Feb. 1, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2019. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments.

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Spring is just around the corner! Spring, while objectively beautiful, isn’t limited to blooming flowers and green grass. It is also when the great outdoors’ most annoyingand sometimes dangerouspests can wreak havoc on your adventures.

How to Spot Mice or Rats in the Home Common Signs of a Rodent Infestation Many people associate the cold weather with high heating bills, power outages and other related problems, but rodent infestations should also be added to this list of winter woes. In fact, a survey by the National Pest Management Association found that 45 percent of rodent issues occur in the fall and winter. Since now is the time of year that mice and rats tend to move indoors in search of food, water and shelter, it’s important to be aware of the signs of a rodent infestation. The National Pest Management Association put together the following list to help determine if your home is indeed infested with rodents.

Paper Wasps Can Stick Around During Winter Have you ever spotted a wasp flying around your home in the dead of winter and wondered, Where in the world did that come from? More likely than not, the type of pest you saw was a paper wasp, which gets its name from the paper-like material it uses to construct its nests.

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How to Tell the Difference Between Termites and Flying Ants Do you know how to spot the difference between a termite and a flying ant? Watch this short video to find out!

Springtails 101 Also known as snow fleas, these pests can be found outdoors at almost any time of year. For some, one of the most appealing things about winter is the lack of bugs. While most of the mosquitoes, ticks and stinging insects have disappeared, springtails are one pest that can be found hopping around in a fresh layer of fallen snow. Springtails, also known as snow fleas, are small hexapods that utilize a protein in their body that allows them to survive harsh winter temperatures. These tiny critters are actually not fleas but get their unique nick name from their ability to jump from place to place, an action similar to that of fleas. This jumping action is more noticeable in the winter when springtails’ dark bodies stand out against the snow.

East Asian Joro spiders last year. The Joro spider, widespread in its native Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan. Most of the reported sightings took place in the vicinity of Braselton and Hoschton near warehouse and distribution facilities along the Interstate 85 corridor. The rest were found in Madison County, about 30 miles due eastand downwindof Braselton and Hoschton. The Joro Spider is poisonous. Getting bit by one is about the same as getting bit by a black widow not deadly, but not a kiss from Shirley Temple. If you see this spider this summer. CALL SELECT!! DO NOT TOUCH!!

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Colder temperatures are coming our way! Here's how to avoid a winter pest invasion! #SelectPestControl

Curious just how much damage termites can cause to your house? Check out this video to see just how destructive these pests can be! If you have a termite problem or see signs of possible damage, call us today! #SelectPestControl

How to Pest Proof a Pantry Moths, beetles and other pests commonly infest pantry items. Watch this video to learn the proper way to pest proof a pantry. #SelectPestControl

Check out these 6 signs of a rodent infestation. If you have them, it's time to call the pros at #SelectPestControl

Holiday Decorating Done Right Top Three Tips for a Pest-Free Home Although several pests do die off or find a place to overwinter when the temperature drops, the National Pest Management Association advises homeowners that infestations are still possible throughout the winter months - especially during the holiday season as people bring Christmas trees indoors and rummage through decorations to hang around the home. As such, homeowners should follow these top three tips to en...sure the holiday decorating is done right. #SelectPestControl https://www.pestworld.org///holiday-decorating-done-right/

Apartment Living: How to Keep Pests Out Living in an apartment generally affords many people the ability to live, work and play without having to travel too far. With a shorter commute and easy access to restaurants, grocery stores and shops, it is an attractive living option to many Americans. #SelectPestControl

Pest in the House: Common Household Bugs Identifier Follow this link to learn more about the most common types of pest in each room of your house. #SelectPestControl

Homeowners Can Expect Pest Infestations Well Into Winter The National Pest Management Association offers advice to those looking to keep pests out of their homes #SelectPestControl

Rat Lungworm is a Thing Rat lungworm infection actually is a real thing. If you think the name sounds odd, that is nothing compared to how this infection gets around and what it does. #SelectPestControl

New Rodent Infection Threatening Humans #SelectPestControl

7 Ways Pests Are Taking the Sweat Equity Out of Your House #SelectPestControl

Invasion of the Tawny Crazy Ant #SelectPestControl

Beware: Invasion of the Coneheads: A hungry and rapidly growing species of termite snuck into Florida from the tropics and is living in sections of the Dania Beach area of Ft. Lauderdale. This species, scientific name Nasutitermes corniger, is now nicknamed the Conehead Termite because of the distinctive cone - or teardrop-shaped head of the soldier caste. When it was first discovered in Florida in 2001, this species was called the Tree Termite, but that nickname led to ...confusionprimarily the incorrect inference that it always lived and nested in or on trees, as well as the false sense of security that at least my house is safe because the ‘Tree Termite’ only eats trees. Not! This highly adaptable termite nests in or onand happily consumestrees, shrubs, roots, structures, fences, wooden furniture, scrap wood, paper products and probably many other items made of cellulose. It may build nests on open ground with no trees close by. #SelectPestControl See more

The Three Most Common Ant Species. #SelectPestControl