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There are some pests you may have invading your home that are messy and will cause chaos in the house. While there are other pests that are simply an annoyance and bothersome. Then there are the pests that actually cause damage to your home and property. You should be concerned about all pests that have […]

Termites have been known to exist for 150,000,000 years! The Eastern Subterranean Termite is the most destructive and widely distributed termite species found in the U.S. today and cause millions of dollars in damage every year. Pittsburgh and surrounding areas are known to be of high risk for these pests and nearly 1 in 5 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]