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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 […]

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 […]