Dermacentor variabilis, also known as the American dog tick, is a species of tick that is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia (Francisella tularensis). It is one of the most well-known hard ticks. Though D. variabilis may be exposed to Borrelia burgdorferi, the causitive [...]

Fleas are the insects forming the order Siphonaptera. They are wingless, with mouthparts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood. Fleas are external parasites, living by hematophagy off the blood of mammals (including bats and humans) and birds. Some flea species include: Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) Dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis) Human flea (Pulex irritans) Moorhen [...]

The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, is a species of tick which is found world-wide, but more commonly in warmer climates. This species is unusual among ticks in that its entire life cycle can be completed indoors.[1] Hosts Rhipicephalus sanguineus will feed on a wide variety of mammals, but dogs are the preferred host in [...]

  Fact sheets! Kill Bed Bugs Where They Live And Breed – With Lasting Control You Can Count On. Bites and Concerns Bed bugs usually bite people at night while they are sleeping. They feed by piercing the skin with an elongated beak through which they withdraw blood. Engorgement takes about 3 to 10 minutes, [...]

Treatments For . . . Apartments Homes Hospitals Hotels Kennels Motels Nursing Homes Offices Restaurants Schools Dorms Warehouses Storage Units Treatment will also control fleas, ticks, dust mites and lice. For best results, in addition to treatment do the following. Reduce and remove clutter from the room. Dispose of infested items that can be discarded. [...]

Cottom Rat The Cotton Rat (Sigmodon hispidus), which you’ll find in the southeastern United States, has a bigger body than the deer mouse. It’s body is about 5 – 7 inches and add another 3 – 4 inches for the tail. The hair is longer and more coarse. Color: Grayish brown color, even grayish black. [...]

Deer Mouse The Deer Mouse ( P e r o m y s c u s maniculatus) is a small, cute animal, with big round eyes and big ears. It’s body is normally about 2 – 3 inches long with the tail being another 2 – 3 inches in length. Color: You may see it [...]

Fact Sheets! Prevent Rodents Infectations Seal up all holes inside and out of the structure / dwelling to prevent rodents from entering. Trap rodents around the structure / dwelling to help reduce the population. Avoid illness. Take precautions when cleaning rodent-infested areas.

House Mouse The House Mouse (Mus musculus) is a small, slender rodent that has a slightly pointed nose; small, black, somewhat protruding eyes; large with sparsely haired ears; and a nearly hairless tail with obvious scale rings. House mice are considered among the most troublesome and economically important rodents in the United States. Color: Generally [...]

American Cockroach   The American Cockroach, the largest urban pest cockroach measures 1 3/8″ – 2 1/8″ and are poor to moderately good fliers. They are found in residence, commercial buildings such as restaurants and grocery stores. Adults reddish brown with yellow margined pronotum. Average 15 eggs per capsule, over 1 year to the mature [...]