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Bed bugs have become a greater and more common nuisance over the years and the residence of Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas have been forced to deal with the annoying presence of bed bugs more and more. Stewart Termite & Pest Control technicians are skilled and experienced when it comes to dealing with bed bugs. […]

The garden spider is also known as the black and yellow spider, corn spider, writing spider, and the black and yellow Argiope. As the name suggests, these spiders can be found outdoors and in gardens. The most distinctive feature of the garden spider is its black or brown and yellow markings on its abdomen. Garden […]

When most folks think of bees, many think about the adorable yellow fuzz, the gentle humming as they pass from flower to flower, collecting the sweet nectar and performing their pollination duties. Additionally, bees are well known for their production of honey, their stinging abilities of a onetime strike, and their beehives or nests found […]

You may not think there is anything interesting or cool about a cockroach but they may surprise you. Most people know that they are a pest that invade homes and businesses and spread bacteria and disease. There are many species that are found all over the United States but the most common are the German […]

Ants can outwit, outplay, and outlast humans. They have complex, cooperative societies that enable them to survive and thrive in conditions that would challenge us. Stewart Termite & Pest Control outlines some interested facts about ants. Good & Bad Facts about Ants 1. Ants can carry objects that are 50 times heavier than their own […]

For all of those managers, regardless how large or how many properties you might take care of, pest control is a major part of your care. It’s obvious that pests can cause problems for any commercial building and property. This is why it is critical to have a well rounded pest management program. The Environmental […]

Throughout Pennsylvania there are a handful of cockroaches skittering across the state. Cockroaches are known to negatively impact the locals. Causing destruction, and spreading a whole lot of germs, bacteria, and diseases, cockroaches are notoriously known for being gross and filthy creatures, with good reason considering the nasty things they will eat and traverse through. […]

The spring weather is coming and that means that there are lots of changes in the air. The changes include the most obvious which happens to be the warmer weather, and in most areas it also means more rain as well. The change in weather starts to allow more new life to form and that […]

The most common species of termites in Pennsylvania are the Eastern subterranean termite and the Southeastern subterranean termite, with the Eastern subterranean being the most destructive. These termites will start swarming during the daytime from March to May and during the summer with smaller swarms. Swarming usually occurs in the morning after a warm rain […]

Pennsylvania is home to many different insects due to the lush vegetation and moist soil found throughout the state. The majority of our state has a humid continental climate that is similar to that of a humid subtropical climate. These conditions provide an excellent environment for insects to thrive. There are many different species of […]