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A mosquito is sitting on a person's skin, likely drawing blood. The blurred background, with its shades of green and pinkish-purple, seems to attract these pests effortlessly.
Tired of Mosquitoes? Learn How You May Be Attracting Them

Whether you’re on an all-day family outing or lounging in the backyard, mosquitoes can put a damper on summer fun. Knowing what attracts mosquitoes can mean avoiding the misery of mosquito bites—plus potential exposure to a host of mosquito-borne illnesses. Don’t let these pests spoil your warm-weather activities. Learn what draws mosquitoes so you can […]

Close-up image of a brown bed bug with a segmented body and six legs, crawling on a textured, off-white surface. Ideal for bed bug identification, the insect appears to be in a stationary position.
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like?

Waking up to mysterious red marks on your body is never a good thing; suspecting bed bug bites might be even worse. Learning to identify these tiny bloodsuckers’ bites can help eliminate an infestation more quickly. Find answers to questions like, “Can bed bugs bite through clothes” and “How long do bed bug bites last” […]

A fly, one of the many types that often invade homes, is perched on a piece of food atop a textured, woven surface with green and yellow patterns. The fly faces left, its wings slightly spread.
3 Types of Flies That Invade Homes

Flies are so common—and so irritating—that you may not even realize there are different types of flies. While you’re bound to see differences in their behaviors, you may not give much thought to whether you’re dealing with a fruit fly, house fly or drain fly. But learning more about these pests can help you make […]

A small anthill made of dirt sits surrounded by grass on a patch of bare ground. Flies buzz around its circular opening at the top, as if drawn to the cone-shaped structure's mysterious allure.
Do Ants Eat Soil?

If you thought ants only wreaked havoc indoors, think again. Many plant owners and gardeners have a love-hate relationship with these potentially destructive insects. Learn more about whether you should ignore or eliminate the problem of ants in the soil of your potted plants or garden. Ants in Soil Most gardeners have come across ants […]

A group of house flies with iridescent green bodies and red eyes are clustered together on a piece of yellow fruit.
Why Are There Flies in Your House?

With over 16,000 species of flies in North America, we see them almost everywhere we go. Whether they are swarming you outside or invading your house, they are a problem all year, significantly more in the warmer months. Certain smells and the presence of decaying organic matter can attract flies to homes, making them a […]

Close-up of an earwig on a wooden surface. The insect boasts a dark, elongated body with six legs, two antennae, and noticeable pincers at the rear. While generally harmless, it's always wise to ensure safety and avoid handling these intriguing creatures directly.
Are Earwigs Dangerous?

Solely based on their name, earwigs are not an insect most of us want to encounter. In addition to their unusual name, these pests alarm homeowners for an even more peculiar reason; many people believe earwigs crawl into human ears at night to lay their eggs and feed on brains. If you have earwigs in […]

A wasp, often mistaken for a bee, is perched on the tip of a person's finger. The background is elegantly blurred, creating an intriguing focus on the delicate balance and reminding viewers to treat stings with care.
How to Treat Stings from Wasps and Bees

Being stung by a bee or wasp is never a fun experience. From the pain it causes to treating the sting, bees and wasps are not insects to ignore. PURCOR is here to help you learn why bees and wasps sting, how to treat these stings, and we cover other stinging insects. Along with tips […]

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4 Benefits of Regular Lawn Care Services

From hosting backyard barbecues to lounging outside on the hammock, summer can be a fun, relaxing time to be a homeowner. If your lawn is overrun with weeds, pests, and untrimmed shrubs, however, your summer cheer can quickly turn into summer chores.  When your lawn feels more like an unkempt jungle than a fun outdoor […]

A black ant, possibly a carpenter ant, is pushing a small, translucent object on a wooden surface. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the ant eagerly inspecting what could be food.
What Do Carpenter Ants Eat?

Do you think that you have carpenter ants disrupting your home? PURCOR is here to help you understand a bit more about these wood destroying insects and how you can be sure that they do not leave an impact on your home. We will cover what these pests look like, if they are dangerous, what […]

A person holds a magnifying glass over a white bed, uncovering the fast-spreading illustrations of bed bugs on the sheets. The bed features a tufted headboard and pristine white bedding, while the person's nails add a dash of red contrast.
How Fast Do Bed Bugs Spread?

Finding bed bugs in your home is a waking nightmare that every renter and homeowner dreads. Even if you only find one or two around your bed it’s almost guaranteed that there are even more creeping around, indicating significant bed bug activity. When bed bugs strike, it’s crucial to act fast. These blood-sucking pests multiply at […]