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 […]
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 […]
Though they’re not a major threat to the structure of your home, cockroaches pose an immediate threat to the health and safety of you and your loved ones. In addition to their unsettling appearance, cockroaches spread disease by contaminating food. Cockroaches regurgitate saliva as they eat, depositing germs and bacteria onto any food they touch. They can […]
We love our cats and dogs, but sometimes they pick up unwanted “freeloaders” at shelters, dog parks, from rodents, or even just playing in the yard. Fleas are a problem common for pet owners, but it can sometimes be hard to spot the signs of these pests on your pets. What are fleas? Over 2,000 […]
As a homeowner, the trees in your yard may not occupy as much of your attention as your house or lawn. But certain insects put the health of your trees at risk. Protect them by learning about emerald ash borers, bark beetles, and the damage each species can cause to your property. Emerald Ash Borer […]
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