Dedicated gardeners get their flowers and vegetables started indoors in early spring, and by the time frost warnings are over, they're ready to plant them outside. The last thing they want to see happen to these young plants they've nurtured for weeks is damage caused by earwigs.
It's inevitable that people who garden every day will come across these pests, and they've probably embarked on pest control methods to get rid of them through the years. Sometimes their own pest management works, and sometimes it doesn't. The only way to truly guarantee that earwigs will be removed - and leave those precious early plants alone - is to hire a professional pest service like Abell Pest Control to eradicate the insects.
Still, it doesn't hurt to be well-versed in pest removal before earwigs or other garden insects have a field day ruining your plants. Making regular inspections is a good idea to catch the damage in an early stage - nipping it in the bud, so to speak.
The tip-off that significant damage has been done to your garden is a series of telltale signs - holes in leaves, tunnels in fruit and damage to ornamental plants. If it's too big a problem for you to handle, let the professionals provide the treatment that will get earwigs out of your garden and let your plants thrive.
Earwigs aren't a threat to human health, and they eat other bugs that may plague your garden. But you don't want to leave any food outside after dining al fresco on the deck or delaying cleanup after a barbecue. Earwigs like human food as much as they like other bugs, so any organic waste in your outdoor spaces will draw the bugs into your gardening territory.
Not that you'd necessarily know they're there. Earwigs are nocturnal and they hide during the day. They can be found in piles of yard debris or inside tree trunks. They aren't loners either, preferring to be part of a large earwig community.
In spite of their close association with the garden, earwigs may also find their way into your home, especially if you have been out working on your plants for any length of time. They may hitch a ride into your house on your gardening clothes, on cut flowers or patio cushions and from a laundry basket of freshly dried clothes. Inspecting carefully before entering the house can limit their access inside.
You probably already know that most people are repulsed by the simple sight of cockroaches. If you are personally dealing with a cockroach infestation, the feelings of disgust are probably even more intense. Unfortunately, the cold winter weather tends to be one of the reasons this pest ends up in your home in the first place, according to Any Pest. While you may know that you don't want to share your home with cockroaches this winter, there are a number of interesting facts about this pest that you've probably never heard.
Because of the high amount of traffic and the versatility of the facilities, pests are naturally attracted to long-term care institutions. Many nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and other care facilities include on-site kitchens and cafeterias as well as private rooms and common spaces. All of these places are susceptible to attracting pests because of the presence of food, water and viable habitats.
During the summer months, some people love to go camping with family and friends. Yet this fun trip can be ruined with a few unwanted visitors, most notably different types of bugs. Crawling spiders, hungry mosquitoes and buzzing flies can become annoying quickly. How can you avoid these pests when you're outdoors? Consider these tips to keep bugs out of your campsite.
Carpenter ants can chew through the strongest studs and stringers in a house as they hollow the wooden beams out for nesting. The resulting damage can weaken the home's structural support and require expensive repairs. Professional pest control workers can remove a colony of ants, but the best practice for homeowners is to learn the best ways to keep out an ant colony and prevent the problem before it begins.
As the weather cools, you'll probably see fewer pests than you did during the warmer months, but that doesn't mean they're all gone just yet. Some insects can actually come out in full force during the autumn, while others might seek refuge in your warm home. Here are some key tips to keep in mind as fall gets underway:
As the middle of summer approaches, you need to be vigilant about keeping your garden free of pests. Many insects breed during the summertime, which means they're on the lookout for great places to lay their eggs. For many bugs, that means near a source of food. In fact, some species of insects will lay their eggs inside budding vegetables and fruit so their larvae have something to eat as soon as they hatch. That's why you have to keep harmful bugs out without damaging the bugs that could help you, such as bumble bees.
You might have noticed that, with the exception of the kitchen, you find more pests in your bathroom than in the rest of your home. This is because insects and rodents see the bathroom as a convenient watering hole. Pests love leaky pipes and standing water because these offer them a hydrating oasis in the otherwise dry biome that is your house or apartment. And if your bathroom develops mold, all the better for pests, who may eat fungus or use it to lay their eggs.
The kitchen is largest gathering place for pests in a residential home. The reason is simple: pests can grab a bite to eat and take a sip of water while they're here. And when they find such a bountiful place, they will return home to their nests and report the finding - before you know it, your whole pantry is a buffet for ants! The problem could get even worse if a piece of food falls somewhere and begins to rot. Similarly, fruit and vegetables you bring into your home may be harboring unseen pests waiting to hatch.
