Another insect related oddity. (Warning)

This kind of freaked me out, and I am not particularly squeamish about such things.

Mole Crickets

I don't get to see these often in the Atlanta area, but they are a problem in a pretty broad area.  We just  got a photo of a specimen in Massachusetts.  


To see what products to use or to read more about Mole Crickets Go Here.

Globular Beetle, Kudzu Beetle a new variety of Stink Bug invading homes!

The little brown beetle we've been getting calls about is now in the news. Apparently it's been found invading several homes and technically is known as the Globular Stink Bug so it's not really a beetle at all. Native to Asia, this pest undoubtedly found it's way to the States along all the Kudzu we brought many years ago. Also known as the bean beetle and the Kudzu Bug, globular stink bugs like to feed on Kudzu during the spring and summer. In the fall, they'll start seeking a safe place to stay for the upcoming winter. During this time they can become an invasive insect. Our recommendation is to treat the outside of the home with CYPERMETHRIN and PT CYKICK for cracks and crevices on the inside. Organic treatment options include the BUG PATROL for the home and the HOUSE PLANT INSECT KILLER for inside. More details can be found in our LITTLE BROWN BEETLE post.
You can also find some information posted on the WSBTV based in Atlanta via this link:
http://www.wsbtv.com/money/21625556/detail.html

Not exactly bug related, but amzing nonetheless.

This video has 500,000 views in 5 days.  Definitely going viral.   Very Cool.  Enjoy!

After the rodents come the flies.

Many times we get calls from customers complaining of large flies finding their way into the home.  This even happens in the middle of the winter which can be very baffling to the customer.  Fortunately we have seen this happen literally thousands of times over the years.  So we can usually pinpoint the cause in a few minute phone conversation.  I can say without question the number one reason people find these flies in their homes can be traced back to the placement of rodent baits inside the home.  Typically in an attic or basement.  The rodent does not die right away and will crawl off to a place that it fills comfortable.  That could be hidden in insulation, inside a wall void or under a cabinet.  Initially the customer will smell an odor in many cases.  This is because there is no MAGIC rodent bait that dehydrates, makes them leave the structure or any other common wives tale that may be told to encourage the use of a bait indoors.  The one thing I will say about baiting is that it will be effective.  The rodents will die.  Unfortunately they could  die anywhere.

Since we have seen the anguish that having dead rodents in a wall can cause someone, and unfortunately experienced myself twenty years ago,  we try to persuade customers from baiting indoors.  If they insist, we do have an excellent selection of professional baits.  We also have an excellent selection of fly control products and odor control products and tools. 

If your squeamish, you may want to skip the video.  I will say that this is a really informative and interesting video though.  Excellent close ups and slow motion shots.