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Insect Prevention

24Jan
A close-up image captures a black and yellow mud dauber wasp, one of nature's skilled builders, perched gracefully on its brown, textured mud nest. The wasp's slender body and curved antennae are prominently visible as it rests calmly on the nest’s surface.
Mud Daubers: The Fascinating World of Nature’s Ingenious Builders

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 […]

3Jul
A mosquito with long legs and a thin body, potentially posing health risks, is resting on human skin. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the potentially dangerous insect in focus.
Why Are Mosquitoes Dangerous? 

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 […]

2Jun
A hand holding a magnifying glass over a bed with crisp white sheets reveals unsettling images of bugs, illustrating how to avoid bringing bed bugs home. The scene is set against a backdrop of a pristine, tufted headboard.
How To Avoid Bringing Bed Bugs Home

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 […]

27Apr
A small tick clings to a person's fingertip in the foreground, while their beloved pet, a white dog, lounges on the grass in the blurred background.
What to Do When Your Pet Has Ticks

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. […]

9Feb
Close-up of a damaged, weathered wooden plank. The wood is heavily worn and splintered, with visible cracks and peeling layers. The surface is rough, exhibiting signs of decay and exposure to the elements, hinting at massive property damage potentially worsened by pests.
Pests That Cause Massive Property Damage

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. […]

31Aug
A spider with long legs is standing on a light-colored floor, a reminder to consider spider control to prevent home invasion. The background appears blurry, suggesting an indoor space.
How to Prevent Spiders from Invading Your Home

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 […]

24Aug
A brown rat sits on the ground amidst fallen yellow leaves, embodying the essence of fall, near a body of water. The rat has a slightly curious expression, and the background shows blurred green and brown colors.
How to Prepare for Fall with Preventive Pest Control

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 […]

2Jun
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 […]

27May
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 […]

23Apr
Close-up of a brown cockroach on a tiled surface. The insect, known for how quickly cockroaches reproduce, has long antennae and is positioned near the edge where the tile meets a wall.
How Quickly Do Cockroaches Reproduce?

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 […]