Happy Groundhog Day!
The first official Groundhog Day in the United States took place February 2, 1887. Why February 2nd? The ancient Celts celebrated a pagan holiday called Imbolc marking the beginning of spring while Christians in the [...]
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Coyote Breeding Season
January brings us a new year along with another coyote breeding season. While official breeding season does not typically start until February, males are looking to mate now. About 4 to 6 pups are born [...]
In Search of the Rogue Rat
I know that the title sounds like a movie title, but it is far from fiction. In our area, rogue rats are normally of the species Norway rat. If a Norway rat has found his [...]
Top 5 Myths About Bed bugs
Did you know that the best ally of bed bugs is fear? It’s true! Fear causes panic and anxiety. Those emotional responses can cause folks to make knee-jerk reactions in trying to solve their immediate [...]
Hibernation and Torpor
During the winter months, several animals experience a deep sleep in which they conserve energy just waiting for the warmer temperatures that are experienced in spring. This process is called hibernation. Getting ready for hibernation, [...]
Holiday Wishes for a Great New Year!
Pest Assassins has been blessed with great customers, relationships and friends in 2023. Thank you all for your loyalty and your business. 2024 will have its challenges, but for now let’s be thankful and reflect [...]
Origin of the Christmas Wasp
Before there were beautiful stories of Santa and Christmas, there were darker tales told at Christmas time. One tale that originated in the early 1600’s in Poland survives even today in rural areas in Europe [...]
Christmas Folklore and Insects
During the Christmas Season it is always interesting to investigate how insects play a part in Christmas legends and folklore. One interesting story has to do with the legend of the Christmas Spider. The Christmas [...]
What Happens to Insects in the Winter?
That’s a good question. In fact, it’s a question that probably is not thought about much, but the answer is quite interesting. Insects are much like humans in some respects. When it gets cold, we [...]
Snow fleas – Are you kidding?
One might expect to see fleas outside during the spring, summer or fall, but what about snow fleas outside in the winter time? Believe it or not, there are such insects. The Snow flea is [...]