German Roaches Go on the Move and Begin Hitchhiking
Now that it’s warmer don’t be surprised to see German roaches scuttling on floors, walls, and ceilings. German cockroach infestations are nothing new in the U.S., being one of the most common cockroach species homeowners deal with (the American cockroach is another). Why? Simple. German roaches depend on people to survive. Crumbs from last night’s dinner, spoiled food sitting in trash cans, and dirty dishes unwashed for days (or weeks) attract these pesky pests. German Cockroaches Can Carry Bacteria Cockroaches usually are associated with disease and uncleanliness, and for good reason. (Ironically, German and American roaches groom themselves often, cleaning their antennas to prevent a wax-like substance they secrete from ...
Ants: Picnics and Parties
With summer here, longer days mean delicious picnics at the park and bonfires on sandy beaches. But with such memorable times alongside family and friends comes a hidden nuisance just waiting to come up and snatch picnic and party-goers’ tasty treats. One word: ants. Although ants usually trickle into homes during a downpour or damp conditions (usually in wintertime), August and September are prime months for these six-legged insects to “come out and play.” Weather Is a Huge Ant-Attracting Factor—But Don’t Discount Food A 2001 Stanford study confirms that the small ant infestation hike during summer (and a larger spike in winter) has more to do with weather than food. ...