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‘Super’ Termite Hybrid in making

Posted on March 31, 2015 by admin
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The two most invasive termite species in the world are shacking up, producing a potentially powerful new termite hybrid in South Florida.  Read more.. 

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Essential oil-based insecticides provide effective Bed Bug Control

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Julie

Good news for those who prefer low-toxic natural insecticides.   The latest study published the Journal of Economic Entomology by Changlu Wang’s lab at Rutgers University discovered that the plant oil based products may provide effective beg bug control in 10 … read more »

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Two Mosquito Species That You Must Know

Posted on July 31, 2014 by admin

There are about 170 different mosquito species in United States and two of them spread diseases.   They are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus.  Let’s us know these two species well and learn what diseases they could spread to humans. … read more »

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Fire Ant Larvae in Southwest Austin in Winter

Posted on January 6, 2014 by admin

We found this big fire ant pile full of larvae while walking at the Circle C metropolitan park in a warm winter. Life Cycle of Fire Ants: The eggs, which are only produced by the queen, hatch into legless larvae … read more »

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Mice and Rats Please Go Away: Sanitation is the Best Pest Control

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Julie

Rats and mice keep pest control professionals busy in winter.  While most of pests are inactive or hide-out in cold weather, mice and rats are looking for indoor shelters to survive. There are organic ways to keep mice and rat … read more »

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Free Children’s eBook featuring Un-invited House Guests – Mice

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Julie

While most of pests are in-active in the unusual freezing weather in Austin, Texas, mice are actively looking for warm shelters. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) created a children’s eBook series that teaches kids (and parents) about bugs, entomology … read more »

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Big tooth Maple from Happy Customers

Posted on December 1, 2013 by admin
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Thanks to the tree experts, Mark and Lois @ coolfunkyplanet.com for supplying Blue Planet Pest Control with a Big tooth Maple tree. Thanks you, we will surely enjoy our Texas native tree.

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Raspberry Crazy Ants (Tawny Crazy Ants)

Posted on September 26, 2013 by admin

In 2002, Tom Raspberry discovered a new exotic invasive pest ant species to Pasadena Texas (Harris County). The ant was named after Tom Raspberry. After the recent research in 2012, Tawny Crazy Ant is the new proposed common name. The … read more »

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Raspberry Crazy Ants in Austin Texas

Posted on September 12, 2013 by admin
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Raspberry Crazy Ants

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Bees Bees Please Go Away

Posted on August 29, 2013 by admin
Natural way to remove bees

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If you want to keep bees away, you can try the following methods by yourself.  If you have a bee colony that is potentially hazardous to your safety and it is necessary to get rid of them, call the professional … read more »

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