News, Events, and Happenings of Pointe Pest Control
When you’re tired of pesky critters invading your home, the best way to combat it is through pest control services. But once your home is treated, that should fix everything, right? Well not quite. There is maintenance that you should do to ensure that you get the best results from your home pest control services. To learn more about how …
Does the sight of eight hairy legs fill you with dread and horror? You’re not alone. According to a City University London study, 75% of the people sampled had at least a mild to moderate fear of spiders. However, you don’t need a fear of spiders to simply want them out of your house. Although spiders do great work outside …
Did you know that there are more than 900,000 different species of insects across the world? Luckily, Delaware doesn’t have that many! With that being said, there are some Delaware bugs that you should be familiar with, both in and around your home. That is where we come in to play! We have created this simple yet informative guide on …
The history of pest control is probably a much longer one than you realize. You might sit back, scratch the flea bites on your ankles and say, “uh, huh,” as we mention this. Do you wonder, if pest control has been around so long, why all these itchy bites? The answer might be that for as long as humans have …
You’re sitting, enjoying a glass of wine on a late summer afternoon when you hear it. A noise that strikes fear and panic into many can often be followed by an unwelcome sting that leaves many cursing the existence of the insect. But how do you know if what attacked you was a bee or a wasp? What are the …
Let’s be honest. We have all been there at some point. You have friends or family over and you are entertaining with a big dinner party. Everyone is having a great time until out of the corner of your eye you see one of the ugliest creatures you have ever seen scooting across your counter. You have seen a few …
Around the world, there are more than 45,000 known spiders, over 3,000 of which are found right here in the United States. These long-legged creatures are part of the Arachnida class and in their natural habitat are very beneficial to the ecosystem. But the real question is, what are the common spiders in Pennsylvania? For those looking for the best, …
You know that mammals hibernate in winter. But did you know that insects enter diapause? They dig into the ground or hide in tree bark, and their metabolic rate stays just high enough to keep them alive. That’s why, when spring rolls around, they seem to appear instantaneously in your garden. This year, you can prepare in advance to fight off the bugs, …