Mike’s Pest Blog
Love is in the Air
The month of February is considered the month of love, and rightly so with Valentine's Day celebrating togetherness and bonding relationships. What about animals? Do [...]
Just How Tough is a Cockroach?
One of the most resilient insects in the world is the cockroach. Why would that be? What makes them such survivors? The purpose of this [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]