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Previously known as the Raspberry crazy ant, the Tawny crazy ant is a breed of insect attracted to your gadget’s wiring. Approximately 1/8 inch long and reddish-brown in color, the tawny crazy ant is immune to pesticides and is difficult to control because their colonies contain multiple queens. Did we mention that they were attracted your electrical equipment? For in … Continue reading
Pests are known to cause trouble in the household and cause discomfort for people living with them. Some pests, however are not just a nuisance, they can harm you. Here are 5 pests commonly found inside the household and the 5 ways they can physically harm you. Rats: Directly, the only pain that rats can cause for individuals living with … Continue reading
Tenant Awarded $800K for Bed Bug Infestation Reported on Yahoo! Shine last week Faika Shaaban, 69, a tenant at an apartment in Annapolis, Maryland, was awarded $800,000 in damages due to a bed bug infestation. After moving into her apartment in September of 2011, that day she noticed a rash. Soon thereafter, her body was covered with hundreds of bites … Continue reading
Wet floors? One of the most unfrequented places in a home is the crawl space. This often-neglected part of the home can effect structural protection, energy efficiency and environmental health. One of the most critical issues that crawl spaces face is moisture that can damage wood and insulation. When water enters a crawl space, it can be inviting to rodents … Continue reading
The Amazon Rainforest is home to more than one third of all species in the world. The poison dart frog, malaria carrying mosquitos, anacondas and tigers are all among the most deadly pests of the Amazon Rainforest. But, there is another creature patrolling the amazon rainforest that is especially … Continue reading
Employee Spotlight –June Henry Acosta Dallas Service Manager How long have you been with Alpha? About four months. Nice, we are very happy to have you! What did you do before working at Alpha? I have been in pest control for ten years. I … Continue reading
Of all the video games that you’ve ever played, have you ever wondered what these characters are like in real life? Video games stretch our imagination and can bring life to common pests that would normally be viewed as repulsive. That said, some of these famous video game pests are just as much trouble in real life as in the … Continue reading
Man’s best friend is more than just nice company in your home. Canines have a keen sense of smell and are always on alert. Canine bed bug inspection is a different form of early detection than other common inspection techniques. Canine bed bug inspection is quite simple! Here’s how it works. Canine Check-in – The canine will check in with … Continue reading
