With flowers blooming and Mother’s Day just around the corner, spring is finally here! After mixed days of rain and sunshine, trees have finally budded and flowers have bloomed. Alongside that brings an insect that receives mixed reviews: the bee. In our world, there are close to 20,000 species of honeybees. In the United States […]
No matter which part of the South you live in, chances are you’ve seen your share of spring insects. From big to small, to those that creep and the ones that fly, there are endless ways for them to find their way inside your home, infest your gardens, and otherwise make themselves very unpleasant to […]
The boxelder bug is another type of bug, like the stink bug, that uses their smell for protection. This species is most commonly found in the western states and are named after their love for boxelder trees. However, they can often be a nuisance found inside the home at the start of spring. What does […]
The brown marmorated stink bug—commonly known as a stink bug—is a fairly new, but annoyingly invasive species in the U.S. They hail from Eastern Asia, but today homes in 44 states are affected by their smelly presence. Read on to learn more about how to identify and get rid of these bugs and how contacting PURCOR can […]
Winter is winding down, and spring is giving everyone the hope of warmer weather. As we spend the final days of the season finding ways to stay warm and dry with fuzzy blankets, cups of cocoa, and slippers, there’s another breed looking for the same creature comforts: mice. As mice and other rodents try to […]
If, like most of us, you’re not a fan of big, hairy spiders, you’re sure to hate the hobo spider. It’s ugly and appears aggressive, but is a hobo spider bite dangerous? Read on to find answers to this and other questions you might have about this arachnid commonly found in the Pacific Northwest. How […]