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INSECT PREVENTION

2 Jun
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 […]

27 May
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 […]

23 Apr
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 […]

12 Mar
A compassionate individual checks their furry friend for fleas using a blue flea comb on the dog's leg. The dog, with its long white fur, relaxes on a pristine surface while the caring hand gently inspects for any unwelcome guests.
How to Check Furry Friends for Fleas

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 […]

23 Feb
A small, dark-colored insect is perched on a cluster of green leaves. The surrounding foliage is lush and vibrant, yet the presence of invasive tree beetles hints at a potential danger to forests, emphasizing the importance of forest preservation.
Invasive Tree Beetles and the Danger to Forests

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 […]

23 Aug
A brown stink bug is perched on a vibrant green leaf, its textured, shield-shaped body standing out against the backdrop. As fall approaches, these critters often seek refuge in homes, making the intricate veins of the leaf seem even more vivid in contrast.
Keeping Stink Bugs Out Of Your Home This Fall

What are these stinky pests? Stink bugs are insects known as the Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) that found their way to North America during the late 1990s. It is said that they came to the eastern United States from Taiwan, China, Korea or Japan. With the help of the Agriculture Department’s Crop Research team, […]

16 Apr
A sugar ant with wings is gracefully walking on a textured orange surface.
Do Sugar Ants Bite?

If you find your home overrun with small black ants in the spring, you may be experiencing an odorous house ant infestation! Commonly known as “sugar ants”, these tiny insects can quickly become a big problem for any homeowner in the Northwest. These ants are called sugar ants because of their preference for sugary substances. […]

27 Mar
A line of home-invading ants crawls along the edge of a dirty kitchen sink, forming their persistent march after it rains. In the background, blurred dishes and a yellow sponge add to the scene's everyday chaos.
Get Rid of Home-Invading Ants After it Rains

We love spring rain to green our grass, but ants don’t find it quite so nice. Think that scene in A Bug’s Life where heavy rain sends panicked ants scattering for shelter—If you haven’t seen the movie, you just might need a 2-year-old to open your eyes to the wonders of education by Disney, Dream […]

22 Dec
Barefoot and clad in jeans and a light-colored top, the person expertly wields a mop to defend against dirt on the wooden floor. The living room, boasting a gray sofa, beige armchair, and large windows, gleams as if ready for any good offense hosted within its cozy confines.
Your Best Bug Defense is a Good Offense

We’ve finally started to see a little bit of winter this month. But spring will come – and faster than we think. Spring is always welcome after our cold, gray winters. But as we welcome sunshine, color, and longer days we also welcome back those creepy-crawly, busy-buzzy pests. We don’t mind a few buzzing bugs. […]

13 Nov
Two cluster flies rest on a light textured surface, one fly positioned atop the other. Their transparent wings and dark bodies catch the sunlight, casting soft shadows and highlighting an iridescent sheen, as they seek warmth in homes to overwinter.
Cluster Flies Overwinter in Homes

Noticing a cluster of flies in your home all of a sudden? You may have a cluster fly infestation. As the temperature drops, cluster flies may seek shelter in your home to live through the winter months. In this blog post, we’ll delve deeper into what cluster flies are and what you can do to […]