Ever twist and turn in the night to realize something is crawling on you? Whether it’s bed bugs, fleas, or unidentified worms — the surprise can be so unsettling you can’t sleep. But what causes bed worms?

Bed worms, also known as mattress worms, are not a specific type of pest, but a group of pests and their larvae that can end up infesting your mattress or bedding. Unlike adult bed bugs and fleas, their larvae have not yet developed into an insect with a hard exoskeleton, giving them a worm-like appearance.

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If you’re searching your home for bed bugs during the day, you probably won’t find them just by looking around. Not only do these small insects only venture out at night when we’re asleep, they’re also quite skilled at hiding themselves in the tiniest of cracks and crevices.

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Winter is known for being a time of year when most of us, both creatures and humans, tend to slow down. However, it’s a common misconception that destructive pests fall dormant during the winter months. While some species of termites may slow down in colder temperatures, others remain active throughout the winter season.

What Happens to Termites in the Winter?

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The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where families come together for meals and where we host gatherings. Unfortunately, throughout the year, insects, rodents, and other pests will look for shelter in your home, and the kitchen will be a focal point for them, due to the opportunities for food and water.

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Fumigation is a highly effective pest control method that can be used to treat a wide range of pests in residential and commercial settings. Some of the most common pests that can be eliminated through fumigation include termites, bed bugs, cockroaches, and spiders. In most cases, fumigation isn’t recommended unless absolutely necessary. Minor infestations, or early- stage infestations, can sometimes be addressed by less invasive treatment options, but when all else fails, fumigations can eradicate most pests.

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Despite their name, bed bugs can be found in many places besides your bed. Although it’s highly common to find bed bugs calling your bed their new home, the disturbing truth is bed bugs just prefer any habitat that’s surrounded by humans.

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Spotted lanternflies are invasive pests that originated in Southeast Asia. They were accidentally introduced to the United States in 2014 and have since spread rapidly throughout several states, especially across the East Coast. These destructive pests pose a significant threat to various plant species, particularly fruit trees, ornamental trees, and certain hardwood trees.

Since spotted lanternflies aren’t native to the US, they have no natural predators, which has contributed to their population explosion.

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You’ve successfully purchased your home after it passed its termite inspection, and now you’re enjoying your new place and building equity.

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