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Diseases and Health Effects Associated with Raccoons
Earlier articles have dealt with raccoon biology and suggestions on how to protect you and your property from nuisance wildlife introduction into your home. Today the subject continues but from...
Read moreBecoming Familiar with Raccoons
Raccoons are certainly cute and funny members of the wildlife family, but it is a good idea to take a refresher course on raccoons and the dangers of having them take residence in your home.
Read moreThe Deafening Event of 2024
The title sounds almost scary, but truly it is not. 2024 is a special year in the realm of entomology. It is the year that two broods of cicadas emerge at the same time. The...
Read moreHousehold Foggers -Friend of Foe?
It is common when an insect problem is discovered to run to the store and grab a "bug bomb." Let us think about this and evaluate whether this is a good idea or not. There...
Read moreLove is in the Air
The month of February is considered the month of love, and rightly so with Valentine's Day celebrating togetherness and bonding relationships. What about animals? Do they celebrate romance? Well,...
Read moreJust How Tough is a Cockroach?
One of the most resilient insects in the world is the cockroach. Why would that be? What makes them such survivors? The purpose of this article is to investigate an insect with the amazing ability...
Read moreHappy Groundhog Day!
The first official Groundhog Day in the United States took place February 2, 1887. Why February 2nd? The ancient Celts celebrated a pagan holiday called Imbolc marking the beginning of spring while...
Read moreCoyote Breeding Season
January brings us a new year along with another coyote breeding season. While official breeding season does not typically start until February, males are looking to mate now. About 4 to 6 pups are...
Read moreIn Search of the Rogue Rat
I know that the title sounds like a movie title, but it is far from fiction. In our area, rogue rats are normally of the species Norway rat. If a Norway rat has found his...
Read moreTop 5 Myths About Bed bugs
Did you know that the best ally of bed bugs is fear? It's true! Fear causes panic and anxiety. Those emotional responses can cause folks to make knee-jerk reactions in trying to solve their immediate...
Read moreHibernation and Torpor
During the winter months, several animals experience a deep sleep in which they conserve energy just waiting for the warmer temperatures that are experienced in spring. This process is called...
Read moreHoliday Wishes for a Great New Year!
Pest Assassins has been blessed with great customers, relationships and friends in 2023. Thank you all for your loyalty and your business. 2024 will have its challenges, but for now let's be...
Read moreReading About It Is Step One
If the bug in the article is the bug in your house, the next step is a free quote from a technician who has seen it before.