Insect Prevention

Carpenter Ant: Ants and Structures Carpenter ants are notorious for the damage they do to wooden structures. Unlike termites, they don’t eat wood but excavate it to create their nesting galleries. They chew and remove wood to form galleries for their nests, leaving behind smooth, clean tunnels and sawdust-like debris. Carpenter ant galleries are a […]

Weevils in Your Home? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them If you have these little beetles in your home, this article will show you how to identify them, spot an infestation and get rid of them. What are these Beetles? These insects are interesting creatures, not in a good way when they get into […]

The Fascinating World of the Mud Dauber Wasp Mud daubers are solitary wasps easily recognized by their narrow waists and mud nests. They are known for their non-aggressive behavior and can be found building nests in sheltered areas. This article will help you identify mud daubers, understand their nesting habits, different species, life cycle, interactions […]

Whether you’re working in the garden or taking a much-needed break out on your back porch, mosquitoes are a common sight. On the surface, these pesky little critters might seem nothing more than a nuisance. Yet the more you understand about the health risks and dangers of a mosquito bite, the more alarming the sight […]

Bed bugs are elusive and unwelcome pests that can turn your peaceful haven into a nightmare if they infest your home. While these tiny insects don’t transmit diseases, their bites can cause discomfort and stress. When traveling, it’s essential to be vigilant and take precautionary measures to avoid bringing bed bugs home with you. In […]

If you live around the woods, tall grasses, or swaths of brush, you’ve likely had a couple (or more) run-ins with ticks—one of nature’s most notorious bloodsuckers. Ticks, on top of their generally unsettling nature and appearance, can pose troublesome as carriers of various diseases, most notably Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. […]

Spring is coming. Soon, the world around us will begin to bloom. Storms will roll in on dark thunderclouds, and the colors of the world around us will once again become bright and vibrant. If you’re looking forward to warmer weather, you’re not alone. Pests will be gearing up for their favorite season as well. […]

Fall is right around the corner and while we might be ready for cooler weather so are common house spiders, which is why they invade homes this time of year. Prevent intrusive spiders this fall in your home by following helpful tips from PURCOR. From knowing common house spiders, where spiders hide, and why they […]

The leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping, and many of the critters that have been content to stay outdoors are going to start looking for shelter. If your home is an accommodating attraction, you might find yourself with one or more kinds of common house pests that you would rather live without. Don’t […]

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 […]