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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 […]

When you are dealing with pests you may wonder why they keep coming back. You may also wonder why there are always so many of them and how they know where to hang out. Part of the reason a pest may choose your house is due to the easy access to food and water but […]

Ecologists are saying that 2021 could be a year with Lyme disease on the rise. People living in the Northeast should be on guard this year as the weather warms up and people start spending more and more time outside, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic still looming with people feeling stir crazy and hesitant to […]

When it comes to the amount of calls that pest control companies are getting to treat for bed bugs, it has skyrocketed. The interesting thing about bed bugs, is that the United States had a very minor issue with them as little as ten years ago. They were far and in-between and there was no […]

Over-wintering pests often hibernate in peoples homes during the winter. Some of these pests can come in droves and cause damage to your home. There are several types of insects that will over-winter in buildings and homes. Stewart Termite & Pest Controlwill share some of these over-wintering pests you might want to keep an eye […]

When guests check into a hotel, they are looking for a carefree, easy going getaway. Hotels are a refuge and break from regular schedules and routines. Nothing will ruin the moment like a pest infested hotel room. Nothing will bring down a hotel’s ratings like pest infestations either. Stewart Termite & Pest Control is here […]

When the weather starts to change and goes from nice warm temperatures to cold, the type of pests that invade homes changes too. The problem is that many of those pests need a place to stay so that they don’t freeze through the winter. The winters in Pennsylvania bring in some very cold days and […]

Pests can invade any home or business. They are often categorized in 3 groups; 1) Harmful to humans or pets by biting or stinging delivering venom or just making off with their bloody spoils, they can induce allergies and asthma attacks or even spread diseases and germs. For example the stinging insects, bed bugs, cockroaches, […]