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The basement is sometimes overlooked when it comes to routine maintenance and house cleaning. But it's more likely to draw pests that thrive in dark, dank areas because it doesn't always get the same attention as upstairs rooms that are in full view.
Moths may be small, but they can cause real damage around the house. Some species may infest your kitchen and living room area, while others are notorious for their ability to ruin your favorite clothes. Even in the winter, these flying insects can be a serious nuisance and demand action from homeowners. Here's what you need to know about the different ways moths can infest your home and what you can do about it:
Moths may not seem like harmful insects on first thought, but they can wreak havoc on your food and clothes. At home, it's important to control insect populations before they become a problem. While one or two moths may not be an issue, swarms of them can easily ruin your day. That said, there are many different species of moths and each has its own unique habits. One species may leave you alone while others just want to munch on your wardrobe or breakfast cereal.
Mice are the last visitors that restaurant owners want to see on their premises. In spite of best efforts by the proprietors to prevent their appearance, these pests may find a way into an eatery, and not always in the obvious places.
A Strategic Approach to Stored Product Pest Infestations Stored product pest insects are a common concern in the Food Processing Industry within all facilities that incorporate and/or produce a dried ingredient or product. These insects in general are of little consequence with respect to food safety as they typically are not associated with pathogenic bacteria transmission. However when it comes to ensuring product integrity, customer satisfaction and protecting brand image their presence must not be ignored. Stored product pest insects have high reproductive rates (majority produce hundreds of eggs in a their short lifetime), great mobility and dispersal capabilities, and use pheromones for communication, allowing them to take advantage of their environment and thrive. These same qualities make exposed food products and ingredients extremely vulnerable to infestation and contamination.
Carpet beetles are not only annoying for homeowners across the world, but they can cause damage to rugs, carpets and other fabrics. Likely, these nuisances can be spotted easily and, with the help of pest control services, can be expelled from your home.
If you have pets, fleas are a very real concern when it comes to pest management. These bloodsuckers aren't just irritating - they also carry diseases that affect animals and humans. However, these common bugs can get into your home even if you don't have a pet.
Attics and closets across North America can be invaded by two common types of moths who can terrorize homeowners' wool, fur, feathered and felt clothing. These pests - case-making and webbing moths - like to avoid the light and hide in people's clothing, causing serious damage to clothes as well as rugs and carpets.
Stiff knees and sprained backs are some of the discomforts that gardeners put up with all the time because they love to be outdoors weeding, nurturing and enjoying the fruits of their labor. If they come up against millipedes while they're deep in greenery, they may also have to suffer through a few blisters.
Many homeowners and gardeners see spiders as beneficial guests. They eat pests and insects that can cause damage to plant life, contaminate food and even carry disease. But, despite these benefits that spiders bring to the table, in a retail space they can deter customers and make people feel uncomfortable.
