by Covenant Pest Control | Oct 30, 2015 | Stinging/Biting Insects
Scorpions are nuisance pests that are closely related to spiders, mites and ticks. There are about 1,200 scorpion species in the world and 70 species in the United States. Of these, the most dangerous species is the Arizona Bark Scorpion, which is found in the...
by Covenant Pest Control | Oct 30, 2015 | Termites
The best method of subterranean termite control is to avoid water accumulation near the foundation of the home. Prevent subterranean termite access by diverting water away with properly functioning downspouts, gutters and splash blocks. Store firewood at least 20 feet...
by Covenant Pest Control | Oct 30, 2015 | Termites
Usually, the first sign of a drywood termite infestation is the presence of winged reproductives swarming from small openings (kick holes) in the surface of wood. These termites lose their wings quickly after swarming, but the wings are important for proper...
by Covenant Pest Control | Sep 30, 2015 | Spiders
The Hobo Spider is one that is considered to be very aggressive in nature. They are highly adaptive to many locations. They are ranked right up there with the Black Recluse and the Black Widow when it comes to what people perceive from them. The Hobo Spider don’t have...
by Chris Webb | Jun 14, 2014 | Pests, Stinging/Biting Insects
One of the best-known summer pests, mosquitoes breed in stagnant water or soft soil. There are about 170 different kinds of mosquito species in North America alone. Mosquitoes hunt for food by detecting body heat and the carbon dioxide humans exhale. However, only...
by Chris Webb | Jun 14, 2014 | Pests, Stinging/Biting Insects
Fleas are parasites that feed on the blood of any warm-blooded body. The most common species is the cat flea, which often feasts on cats, dogs and humans. Fleas can live for about 100 days during which time the females produce 400-500 offspring. Fleas transport...
