Homes and businesses often get unexpected intruders of many pest varieties. Some are more common and likely to infest buildings. Other pests are not as common but as an occasional invader, they are worth mentioning and understanding some of their fundamentals. With that in mind, we at Stewart Termite and Pest Control would like to […]
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Where Are American Dog Ticks Found in Hermitage, PA; How to Prevent Tick Bites & More
The American Dog Tick received their name because of the frequent sightings of adult ticks feeding on domestic dogs and even cats. The American dog tick can be found all across America and in Pennsylvania. These ticks are often brought in as a passengers on our furry companions and they can eventually transfer to humans. […]
What Causes Silverfish Infestations & Are Occasional Pest Invaders Harmful in New Castle, PA
Occasional invaders are not the common pests such as cockroaches, spiders, and ants that creep into our homes and businesses, but the earwigs, centipedes, and silverfish that are notorious enough you can recognize them when you see their intrusions. In comparison to the common pests these occasional invaders do not cause as much damage or […]
Bed Bug Facts & Myths in Erie, PA; How Do You Know You Have These Bloodsuckers?
There is a pest that lives up to the name pest and can be a real problem for a family. The bed bug is a huge issue and affects people all the time. There are many people that think bed bugs cannot infest their home because they keep a clean house but that is not […]
Are Oriental Cockroaches Harmful in Pittsburgh, PA? How to Get Rid of Cockroach Pests!
Cockroaches are no stranger to mankind. With the assortment of species found around d the globe, they all have their similarities and differences. With the involuntary yelp or jump they produce in people, having these ugly critters in your home is nothing anyone wants, as they are also a health risk and can cost you […]
False Black Widow Spider Identification, Bites, Life Cycle, Control & More in Edinboro, PA
The False Black Widow Spider is commonly found along the East Coast States including Pennsylvania. Many often confuse the false black widow spider with a true black widow spider, which is why this species of spiders are called the false black widow. However, there are a few differences such as the way they look and […]
Termite Swarming Season; How to Prevent Termite Swarmers in Your Meadville, PA House
There are some pests that are a real problem depending on the weather. The weather will determine if there is enough warmth for the pests to come out or if they need to find somewhere to hide. That is why in the winter months you are likely to find pests in your home. They are […]
Termite Facts in Youngstown, PA; What Do Termites Eat Besides Wood, Use Mud to Build Tubes & More
There are some pests that are scary to have around like spiders! There are some that are not as scary but a real annoyance to have like ants walking across your kitchen counter. There are other pests that you really don’t see very often, not because they are not there but because they hide really […]
Some Insects, Bugs & Pests Come out in Winter in Hermitage, PA While Others Hibernate & Migrate
Outdoor winter conditions dictate that most insects, arachnids and other winged and multi-limbed horrors enter a hibernating or inactive state. Being cold blooded insect activity is much curtailed during the colder months. Collectively these ‘bugs’ utilize various means to endure winter weather. Overwintering larvae, these bugs pass the winter in an immature larvae state. They […]
Ant Infestation Prevention; How to Keep Ants from Coming in Your New Castle, PA House
The colder weather is a great time of year for most people. It is a reprieve from the hot summer months and most people assume a reprieve from pests too! The problem is that there are lots of pests that are able to survive the cold months. There are others that don’t want to live […]