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VIEW MOREQ. We apparently have an unusual pest in our home. We’ve found several of these tiny, shiny red things that look like little spiders or mites. They’re about the size of the head of a pin. I thought maybe they were clover mites but our county extension agent said they’re spider beetles. Do they suck blood, and why do we have them in our house?
… VIEW MOREQ. Yesterday we saw termites flying out from a stump in our yard and birds were picking them off. Why do termites swarm?
A. Reproduction is a strong force that cannot be denied. The whole purpose of a termite swarm is to start new little termite colonies. Once a termite colony reaches a certain size, it starts to produce “primary reproductives” or swarmers. While worker termites are wingless and sterile, the swarmers are winged males and females capable of reproduction.
… VIEW MOREQ. We live in a new home. Last summer we had a terrible problem with clover mites getting into our home and I’m starting to notice some again this year. Is there anything we can do besides just vacuuming them up once they’re inside?
… VIEW MOREIf you’re having a problem with rodents in or around your home, putting out traps or poison baits may temporarily get rid of your mice or rats, but to permanently eliminate them you have to correct conducive conditions. Conducive conditions are situations that invite, encourage, or feed rodents, like open garbage cans or heavy weed cover.
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Worcester, MA 01604
47 Thames Rd Ste 6&7
Hooksett, NH 03106