You call them pillbugs, some call them roly-polys, and they’re often confused with the closely related sowbugs (see Sowbug or Pillbug? It’s Just a Chucky Pig!). Pillbugs aren’t insects, they’re crustaceans and actually more closely related to shrimp! When threatened, both pillbugs and sowbugs roll up into a protective ball. Pillbugs Are Common in Damp…
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That’s not the most common place to find clothes moths, obviously, but it’s not that uncommon either. It’s the clothes moth larval stage that does the feeding damage but these small (up to 1/2 inch long) caterpillars are rarely seen since they spin silken tubes in which they hide. The “strange debris” that you see…
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Most of us don’t see how global warming with its rising sea levels and melting ice caps is going to have a significant impact on us, at least in our lifetimes. But a more intimate aspect of global warming is happening now and has the potential to impact us personally. Experts say that a warmer…
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Pest-proofing can be relatively simple or it can be a very labor intensive process, depending on the size of your home, the age and condition of your home, and the level of pest pressure. You can do it yourself, but after I explain what can be involved you may decide to hire a professional. Pest-proofing…
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Now that Christmas is another happy memory and a New Year is fast approaching, I think it is a great time to talk about chimneys and pest control. Although many newer homes lack a conventional fire place and chimney of block, brick, and mortar, all heating systems require ventilation. Newer systems are designed with efficiency…
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