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Bug or Insect Mascots in College Sports
As Summer comes to an end and the first signs of Fall begin to show, there is another change that takes place in America – the return of football. America’s most popular sport dominates fall television programming, with National Football League and college games broadcasting Thursday through Monday nights almost nonstop. Football games are a […]
Marvel Superhero Characters Based on Pests and Insects
Marvel has become one of the biggest names in all of entertainment, with their heroes and villains headlining hit after hit on both the big and small screens. The company has proven itself adept at taking comic book characters both popular (Hulk, Captain America) and largely unknown (Guardians of the Galaxy) and producing creative, audience-pleasing […]
The Most Overlooked Superfood is…Bugs?
One of the world’s most common and nutritious food sources has been ignored for decades in the United States and many other prominent countries. This source of sustenance has even been considered taboo in those nations, despite being a common part of the average diet in 80% of the world’s population. This mystery food? It’s […]
The $1000 “Overcoming Your Fears” Scholarship From Insight Pest Solutions
Want $1,000 for college? Insight Pest Solutions can make that happen. College is a time for big changes in many students’ lives. It can be intimidating to live on your own, meet lots of new people, and make more decisions on your own. At Insight Pest Solutions, we understand that some of these transitions are […]
Afraid of Spiders? This Survey Proves You Aren’t Alone
For many people, Fall is the best time of the year. There’s the crisp air, football, crunchy leaves, and of course, pumpkin spice everything. But, the cooler temperatures can lead to something that many people aren’t fond of — unwanted pests in the home. Most people do not enjoy when they find a spider lurking […]
Most Common Insect-Borne Diseases in the U.S. (Map)
With the heat and summertime in full swing, that means more time outside enjoying nature or being near the water. But, the downside is that this time of year brings the increased risk of mosquitoes and ticks. Outside of the aggravation of itchy bites or having to pull off a parasite, there are a number […]
What Are The Most Common Insects in Boston?
It seems that warmer weather is finally here to stay. The days keep getting longer as the first official day of summer is right around the corner. Summer can often be a busy time for pest control folks as the warm weather brings more bugs. We were interested in taking a look at some of […]
Termites: Friend or Foe?
By: Randy Pope Mankind needs termites. Mankind hates termites. Whether these little creatures are our “friend” or “foe” will depend on whether these guys are eating on your home or helping clear out underbrush in your natural wooded areas. In everything there is always a line between beneficial and destructive. This holds true with termites. […]
German Cockroach: The Small Roach That’s a Big Problem
By: Phil Larsen Everybody hates roaches. In the pest control industry, they rank as one of the most common household bugs. While we don’t like any roach in our homes, there is one particular species that we really don’t want around – the German cockroach. In the US, the German cockroach is the most common […]