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Mud daubers are a type of wasp that make their nests with mud. Many species of wasp are referred to as mud daubers, but they are called by other names as well – names such as dirt daubers, dirt diggers, dirt dobbers, dirt divers, potter wasps, or mud wasps. No matter what they are called, they…
Carpenter bees are some of the largest native bees in the U.S. They resemble the bumblebee and are often confused for them, but there are several differences. Carpenter bees have a shiny, black abdomen rather than the yellow and black striped abdomen of the bumblebee. Also, the thorax on the carpenter bee is covered with…
A Mouse in the House Leaves St. Louis and Missouri Homeowners Worried When thinking of mice entering your St. Louis home your first thought is probably that they are a nuisance, but not that they are dangerous. However, having a mouse problem can put yourself, your family and your home at risk. Not only can…
According to an online article by Susan Welch, a Missouri home with prime views of the third and fourth holes at a local Country Club has an unusual pest problem. The home was infested with between 4,500 and 6,000 spiders. Brown recluse spiders to be exact! The previous owners finally jumped ship after years of pesticide…
Some people own rats or other rodents. In fact, they can make a great pet, especially if you invest the time to "trust train" them. This is a process of letting them have an area to roam free around you, and requiring the rodents to eat from your hand. But rodents will be rodents, so…
In spring, summer, and fall, people around the country tend to spend lots of time outside, enjoying the wilderness, the beach, the golf courses, their own backyards; but when temperatures begin to drop in late fall, many of these folks seek shelter and warmth next to a cozy fire, under a nice warm blanket, or…
What is Exclusion? There are many different ways to keep insects, rodents and wildlife out of your home, but the very first step for a pest free home or business is prevention. Pest prevention techniques can also be called “exclusion techniques”, because you are attempting to exclude pests from entering your Missouri property. There are…
In May of 2015, Pestworld magazine and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) named Daniel Rottler one of 21 "Next Generation" leaders in the pest industry. NPMA is a non-profit trade association founded in 1933 by top professionals in the pest management field and now boasts over 7,000 members worldwide. When this prestigious organization set…
Chiggers are tiny insects that leave very irritating, itchy bites. This has led some to believe that chiggers are invisible to the naked eye. If you just laughed while reading that, it is probably because you've seen hundreds or even thousands of these insects on you. When this happens, it can quickly lead to panic,…
Common Types of Missouri Spiders In some cultures, spiders are considered good luck. In our homes, they are considered a nuisance! Although spiders in Missouri can be helpful by catching and devouring insects that are in our properties, they can leave unsightly webs around your home and their mere presence can cause problems for anyone…
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