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		<title>Learn About These Four Children Friendly Bugs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Copyright &#169; 2013 anthonyb. Visit the original article at http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/06/learn-about-these-four-children-friendly-bugs/.During the summertime, you can enjoy a lot of fun activities with your children. Most of these activities even end up being an educational experience, which is a double bonus for family fun and learning. Kids are very interested in bugs, but don&#8217;t really know very [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Copyright &copy; 2013 <a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com">anthonyb</a>. Visit the original article at <a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/06/learn-about-these-four-children-friendly-bugs/">http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/06/learn-about-these-four-children-friendly-bugs/</a>.<br /><p><span style="font-size: 13px;">During the summertime, you can enjoy a lot of fun activities with your children. Most of these activities even end up being an educational experience, which is a double bonus for family fun and learning. Kids are very interested in bugs, but don&#8217;t really know very much about them. It is important to teach children to avoid certain bad bugs, and also how to respect these tiny creatures. However, there are lots of good bugs that do great things for the environment and are easy to introduce to children. Here are four of them to get started:</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #f93a05;">1. Grasshoppers</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Grasshopper_Swarm.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-421" alt="grasshoppers" src="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Grasshopper_Swarm-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></a></p>
<p>Grasshoppers are long legged and bouncy. If you can find one in the grass or sometimes on parking lots in the summer, take the time to point it out to the kids. They will get a kick out of the tremendous jump of the grasshopper. These insects are herbivores, and can be found on many continents. They provide food for birds and other small animals. Plus, they help provide nutrients to plants too.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #f93a05;">2. Ladybugs</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Ladybug_Swarm.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-423" alt="ladybugs" src="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Ladybug_Swarm-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></a></p>
<p>The ladybug is a bright red beetle with black dots. Sometimes, you will see orange ladybugs which are a slightly different species. Ladybugs are extremely helpful for gardeners because they eat many insects that eat our food plants. If you happen to see the ladybug, invite your children to take a look at it. Be careful of picking one up, because some of the orange ones can bite or pinch the skin. However, it is considered good luck if the ladybug decides to land on you.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #f93a05;">3. Lightning Bugs</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Firefly.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-425" alt="Lightning bug" src="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Firefly.jpg" width="251" height="387" /></a></p>
<p>Every kid should have a chance to chase and collect lightning bugs. Fireflies, as they are also known, come out in the early evening during the warm weather. It is easy to see why these insects get their name. They produce a bioluminescent glow on their bellies that is used to communicate with each other. A popular past time for most children is to capture lightning bugs and collect them in glass jars. If you do this activity with your kids, make sure to poke small holes in the metal lid of the jar for air. Provide the lightning bugs with some grass and other local plant leaves for food. Also, be sure to let the lightning bugs go the next day so they can get back to their insect friendly lives.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #f93a05;">4. Caterpillars &amp; Butterflies</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Butterfly_Cocoon.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-426" alt="butterfly from cocoon" src="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Butterfly_Cocoon.jpg" width="425" height="282" /></a></p>
<p>One of the best and most important ways to teach children about the cycle of life is through caterpillars and butterflies. These are both the same species, just at different stages of their lifecycle. The caterpillar is a larval (juvenile) form of the butterfly. When it has eaten enough food and is ready, it will create its own cocoon for the winter. Inside the cocoon, the caterpillar pupates (changes) into a butterfly. Some classroom projects involve taking care of the caterpillar and watching over its cocoon during the winter. If the students are lucky, the caterpillar will emerge from the cocoon as a butterfly in the spring.</p>
<p>If you take the time to help kids learn about the good insects in our environment, you can also help them overcome any potential fears of these small creatures. Kids come to understand the interconnectedness of our ecosystem and how insects can even help humans and other animals. Many insect educational activities also make for affordable family fun.</p>
<p>About the author: Chris is a blogger for a <a href="http://www.excelpestservices.com/">montclair pest control</a> company.</p>
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		<title>Killer Bees Found in St. George</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Copyright &#169; 2013 anthonyb. Visit the original article at http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/06/killer-bees-found-in-st-george/. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has been warning us for years, and now they have confirmed the existence of Africanized or Killer Bees in St. George, Utah; and multiple areas of Southern Utah as well. The Washington County commissioner has informed the public [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Copyright &copy; 2013 <a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com">anthonyb</a>. Visit the original article at <a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/06/killer-bees-found-in-st-george/">http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/06/killer-bees-found-in-st-george/</a>.<br /><p><a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Killer_Bee_Swarm.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-414" alt="Killer Bee Swarm" src="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Killer_Bee_Swarm.jpg" width="425" height="282" /></a></p>
<p>The Utah <a class="zem_slink" title="Department of Agriculture and Food (Western Australia)" href="http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/" target="_blank" rel="homepage">Department of Agriculture and Food</a> has been warning us for years, and now they have confirmed the existence of Africanized or Killer Bees in St. George, Utah; and multiple areas of Southern Utah as well.</p>
<p>The Washington County commissioner has informed the public that the Killer bees were found in seven traps: three near St. George, and four in the Kanab area. After determining that the bees were in deed Africanized, they were quickly exterminated.</p>
<p>Frequently found in most of Arizona and Texas, Killer Bees have been inching closer and closer to Utah. It now looks like they are here; but as to what extent, it is unknown. Experts say there is nothing to be alarmed about; residents of St. George just need to be aware that the killer bees are now in Utah.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #80ab00;">Africanized “Killer” Bees</span></h2>
<p>It is impossible for St. George residents to distinguish between Africanized Killer Bees and European honeybees by appearance, because both bees look the same. The only way to distinguish killer bees from other bees is their aggressive behavior. If killer bees are disturbed, the will viciously and relentlessly attack in swarms. These attacks can have deadly consequences.</p>
<p><a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Bee_Looking_At_You.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-415" alt="Africanized Killer Bee" src="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Bee_Looking_At_You.jpg" width="406" height="296" /></a></p>
<h2><span style="color: #80ab00;">Don’t Get Stung By Killer Bees</span></h2>
<p>If you happen to see a hive of bees, of any kind, stop in your tracks. Walk away calmly as to not alarm the bees. Like I said before, they may be Killer Bees, they may not. There is no way to tell for sure. Just be aware of the bees and the situation. If you do happen to see a bee colony near your St. George home, get professional help from a bee removal specialist.</p>
<p>To prevent any type of bee from making a hive near your home, take a few preventative measures. Make sure your home is not bee-friendly by cleaning up your property. Plug holes and hollow spaces in which Killer Bees like to build their nests.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #80ab00;">Pest Control In St. George</span></h2>
<p>The presence of killer “Africanized” bees is both a health and a safety risk to people and pets. Their presence can often time result in expensive damage to your property if their hive is not removed. Do not try to remove or exterminate the killer bees on your own, as attempts can be dangerous and even life threatening. Look to hire someone with professional training and protective equipment.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #80ab00;">Utah Bee Removal</span></h2>
<p><strong>Utah Bee Removal</strong><br />
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Draper, UT 84020<br />
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<h2><span style="color: #80ab00;">Utah Pest Control</span></h2>
<p><strong>Bulwark Exterminating</strong><br />
56 North 500 East<br />
St. George, UT 84770<br />
(435) 627-8840<br />
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		<title>Why The Honey Bee Is The State Insect of Utah</title>
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<h2><span style="color: #993300;">Why The Honey Bee Is The State Insect of Utah</span></h2>
<p>The most popular state insect, of all the 50 US States, is the honey bee. In fact, the honey bee is the state insect of these 17 states: Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and of course… Utah.</p>
<p>Some of these states claimed honey bees as their state insect early on during statehood, and others decided more recently. As to which species of honey bee state legislators were referring to when they designated the honey bee the state insect; your guess is a good as mine. There are actually seven different recognized species of honey bees, with 44 subspecies. My guess is that these state legislatures were simply assigning the honeybee as a state insect in its truest and purest form. The genus Apis are only true honey bees recognized by scientists.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;">Why The Honey Bee Is The Most Popular State Insect</span></h2>
<p>It’s understandable to see why so many states have claimed the honey bee as their official state insect. Honey bees are dynamic and hardworking insects. The largest companies in the world have would love to get just 10% of the honey bee’s work ethic out of their employees. Just like any thriving civilization (or dynamic corporate office for that matter), each honey bee has a designated role within the hive. Check this out; a honey bee would even give its own life for the preservation of the hive and the queen. Now that’s dedication!</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;">Why The Honey Bee Is The State Insect of Utah</span></h2>
<p>In 1983, Utah designated the <a class="zem_slink" title="Western honey bee" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_honey_bee" target="_blank" rel="wikipedia">Western honey bee</a> as the official state insect after a plea from a local fifth grade class. Utah is also known as the Beehive State; and designated the Western honey bee as the state insect, because it directly represents the hard work and dedication of a hive. In designating the Western honey bee as the state insect of Utah, the state would love for it’s citizens, and it’s society, to emulate that of a honey bee and their hives. In fact, the honey hive is so well respected that it even dons the Utah state flag.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;">The Honey Bee</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://blogpestcontrol.com/pest-index/bees-and-wasps/">Bees</a> are an extremely beneficial group of insects, play key roles in pollinating flowering plants. There is even evidence that they can <a href="http://blogpestcontrol.com/2013/05/could-bees-hold-the-cure-to-hiv/">cure diseases like HIV</a>. They are also social insects that live together in colonies or nests. Hive labor is divided and have a caste system composed of workers, queens, and males. During the warmer months, honey bees can be found about almost anywhere there are flowers in bloom.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, 14 deaths a year are caused by honey bee stings. Deaths resulting from a honey bee sting are only typical when the sting victim has an allergic reaction.</p>
<p><strong>Author Bio:</strong> <a title="Google" href="https://plus.google.com/113719141770994101515/" target="_blank" rel="author">Anthony Ball</a> writes blogs for <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/">Bulwark Exterminating</a>, which is an industry leader in providing high quality pest control service. Bulwark is fully operational in eleven cities, including <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/stgeorgepestcontrol.php">St. George, Utah</a>.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Copyright &#169; 2013 anthonyb. Visit the original article at http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/05/how-to-get-rid-of-the-squirrels-running-around-in-your-attic/.Are there any strange noises coming from your attic that stops you from getting to sleep at night? Maybe you can hear little footsteps bouncing off the floorboards as you&#8217;re walking across the landing. Those noises you hear aren&#8217;t coming from ghosts, and your boxes of [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Copyright &copy; 2013 <a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com">anthonyb</a>. Visit the original article at <a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/05/how-to-get-rid-of-the-squirrels-running-around-in-your-attic/">http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/05/how-to-get-rid-of-the-squirrels-running-around-in-your-attic/</a>.<br /><p>Are there any strange noises coming from your attic that stops you from getting to sleep at night? Maybe you can hear little footsteps bouncing off the floorboards as you&#8217;re walking across the landing. Those noises you hear aren&#8217;t coming from ghosts, and your boxes of junk haven&#8217;t grown any legs. It&#8217;s possible that there could be squirrels getting inside and you will need to get rid of them if you ever want your home to be quiet again.</p>
<p>Lots of homeowners have gone through the exact same thing before and some of them didn&#8217;t fare too well. Squirrels are more intelligent than you might give them credit for and if you want to get rid of them you need to do it the right way, or you&#8217;ll end up wasting a lot of time. That&#8217;s exactly what we&#8217;re going to talk about today. We&#8217;re going to look at a few ways you can get them out of the attic and you will also be able to make sure they never return.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Trees close to your home</strong></span></h2>
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<p>You have to stop squirrels from climbing up any trees that are close to your home because they are great at jumping long distances. Anything within 6-8 feet of the roof and they could easily make the gap. It&#8217;s actually quite easy to stop them from getting up, but you will need to put a band of sheet metal around the trunk. Make sure it&#8217;s about 8 feet above the ground and they won&#8217;t be able to jump over it. You can also trim your tree branches so they will find it difficult to jump from tree to tree.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Look for entry points</strong></span></h2>
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<p>Go into your attic and look for any holes where they could be getting in. Don&#8217;t expect to find a huge hole because they can fit into any gap that is the size of a human fist. If you don&#8217;t have a light in the attic you will need to use a strong torch so you don&#8217;t miss anything. Make sure there is no rotten wood because it will break away easily. Another great place you can look is down at the bottom of the floor where a squirrel could sneak in under the tiles.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Don&#8217;t trap them inside</strong></span></h2>
<p>You might be thinking the easiest option would be to seal off the gap as soon as possible, but if you do that there is a possibility you are trapping a squirrel inside. If they can&#8217;t get out they will make even more noise and they will drive your crazier. You&#8217;re lucky that summer is approaching because your attic will be warm and it&#8217;s less likely they will be in there. Scrunch up a newspaper and put it in the hole. If it&#8217;s still there after two days your attic is probably empty and you can seal the hole properly.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Lay a trap</strong></span></h2>
<p>Maybe the squirrel loves your attic and it doesn&#8217;t want to leave. You might have to lay a trap for it and once you have caught it you can take it outside. It&#8217;s important that you lay a towel over the trap otherwise you might hurt the animal. Just because it runs around in your attic doesn&#8217;t mean it deserves to be hurt. If there are babies in a nest they could take about 3 months until they are ready to leave. It&#8217;s either that or you can call the exterminator and ask them to retrieve the nest.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Don&#8217;t worry about it</strong></span></h2>
<p>I know it&#8217;s annoying when you have uninvited guests in your attic, but it won&#8217;t be long until they are gone. Just implement everything we&#8217;ve looked at today and it will all work out fine. Now you just need to keep checking for new holes otherwise more will get in somewhere down the line.</p>
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<p>Jonas Grant works as an exterminator for an established <a href="http://www.peregrinepestcontrol.ca/services.html" target="_blank">Calgary pest control</a> agency. He often blogs about his interests and opinions.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:14:32 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Slugs are one of the most common types of pests found in the garden. Whether you are growing lettuce, strawberries, peppers, grapes or just some decorative flowers, chances are you&#8217;ll experience the destructive behavior of these slimy little critters at one point or another. If you&#8217;re serious about gardening and the health of your plants, you&#8217;ll need to educate yourself on how to deal with garden slugs.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Damage Caused By Slugs</strong></span></h2>
<p>There are a number of reasons why slugs should be kept out of the garden. Not only are they unattractive, but they can consume up to 2-3 times their body weight in leaves and organic material. When a slug feasts on a plant, it will leave behind visibly large holes. As you can expect, holes such as these place unnecessary stress on the plant, stunting its growth and development.</p>
<p>Another problem associated with garden slugs is the trail of mucus they leave behind. As they move around your garden and through your plants, they leave a path of moist mucus that&#8217;s an ideal habitat for  fungus and mold. Most gardeners are well aware of the damage that mold and fungus, which is just another reason slugs need to be prevented.</p>
<p>One or two slugs probably won&#8217;t cause much of a concern for the average gardener, but like most pests their numbers can quickly multiply and spiral out of control. To prevent this, you should work to actively treat your garden once you see just one these slugs slithering around. Just a couple slugs can easily turn into a dozen or more within just a few weeks if you they aren&#8217;t dealt with promptly.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #008000;"><strong>Treatment Option #1 &#8211; Coffee Grounds</strong></span></h2>
<p>Would you have guessed that coffee grounds can work as a natural slug repellent? It&#8217;s unknown why exactly slugs avoid walking over coffee grounds, but some people believe it&#8217;s due to the high levels of caffeine and acidity. If you make a pot of coffee in the morning to get your day going, start saving up all of those used coffee grounds to pour around your garden. Not only will it help prevent slugs, but it&#8217;s also useful for lowering the pH levels of the soil. Just remember to constantly check it to ensure the soil doesn&#8217;t become too acidic.</p>
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<h2><strong><span style="color: #008000;">Treatment Option #2 &#8211; Beer Traps</span></strong></h2>
<p>Another all-natural way to prevent slugs in the garden is to make a beer trap (yes, with actual beer). This might sound a little weird, but filling cups with beer and burying them in the ground is actually quite effective. If you want to give it a shot, bury a plastic cup so the top is level with the ground surface. Next, fill the cup up with regular beer and let it sit for 12-24 hours. Go back the next day to see how many slugs wandered into your trap. As long as the cup is buried so the rim is level with the ground, the slugs will fall into it and not be able to get out. You can set several of these traps up around your garden to really tackle the problem head-on.</p>
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		<title>Utah Bedbug Law</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Copyright &#169; 2013 anthonyb. Visit the original article at http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/04/utah-bedbug-law/.During the past few years US cities, including St. George, UT, have been dealing with a bedbug epidemic. Bedbugs have been found in Southern Utah apartment complexes, hotels, movie theaters, buses, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and even Dixie State College. Property managers and tenants alike need [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">During the past few years US cities, including St. George, UT, have been dealing with a bedbug epidemic. Bedbugs have been found in Southern Utah apartment complexes, hotels, movie theaters, buses, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, and even Dixie State College. Property managers and tenants alike need to be able to identify bedbugs, know the best bedbug prevention measures, and know the Utah bedbug laws.</span></p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;">Southern Utah Bedbugs</span></h2>
<p>Adult bedbugs are reddish-brown in color, and are a flat, oval shape. After feeding on a blood meal, a bedbug will no longer be flat, but will appear engorged and swollen. They will also turn a darker red in color after eating a blood meal. Adult bedbugs are approximately ¼ inch in length. Bedbug larvae are much smaller.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;">Bedbug Prevention Measures</span></h2>
<p>In know it’s easier said than done, but the best way to prevent bedbugs is to take caution when traveling and sleeping in hotels. Before crawling into an unfamiliar bed, thoroughly check the mattress seams and bedding for bedbug activity. Check the furniture, outlets, and baseboards for activity as well, as bedbugs like to hide there too.</p>
<p>If you do happen to bring home some blood-sucking bedbugs, professional pest control measures should be taken.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;">Utah Bedbug Laws</span></h2>
<p>Currently, there are 22 states in the United States that have <a href="http://blogpestcontrol.com/2013/03/bedbug-laws-by-state/">bedbug laws</a>. As of 4/2013, there is only one law in Utah’s books that specifically addresses bedbugs. It’s important to note, that proposed bedbug legislation is continuously being brought to the table, and that the laws can change. The law reads as follows:</p>
<p><strong>Utah Administrative Code Rule R392-200. Design, Construction, Operation, Sanitation, and Safety of Schools</strong></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: 13px;">Effective measures intended to minimize the presence of bedbugs on the premises shall be utilized. The premises shall be maintained so that propagation, harborage, or feeding of is prevented.</span></em></p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r392/r392-200.htm">http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r392/r392-200.htm</a></p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;"> Seek A Bedbug Attorney</span></h2>
<p>The purpose of this blog post is to provide general information to the residents of Southern Utah. If you are a landlord, tenant, or bedbug victim, seek the professional advice of a licensed St. George attorney who specializes in bedbug cases.</p>
<address><strong>McMullin Legal Group, PLLC</strong><br />
1240 East 100 South #6<br />
St. George, UT 84790<br />
(435) 673-9990<br />
<a href="http://www.stgeorgeutahattorneys.com?">stgeorgeutahattorneys.com</a></address>
<address><strong>Harris Lawyers PC</strong><br />
4 S 2600 W # 6<br />
Hurricane, UT 84737<br />
(435) 635-9814<br />
<a href="http://www.harrislawyers.com?">harrislawyers.com</a></address>
<address><strong>Robert J. DeBry &amp; Associates | St. George Office</strong><br />
134 North 200 East #302<br />
St. George, UT 84770<br />
(435) 656-0198<br />
<a href="http://www.robertdebry.com?">robertdebry.com</a></address>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;">St. George Pest Control</span></h2>
<p>If you have the unfortunate task of battling bedbugs, don’t go at it alone. Instead, get the help of a licensed <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/pest-control.php">pest control</a> professional. The same goes for battles against <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/roach-control-cockroaches.php">cockroaches</a>, <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/ant-control-solution.php">ants</a>, <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/spider-control-solution.php">spiders</a>, and <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/science-scorpion-control.php">scorpions</a>. Get <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/">pest control</a>!</p>
<h4><span style="color: #000000;">General Pest Control</span></h4>
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56 North 500 East<br />
St. George, UT 84770<br />
(435) 627-8840<br />
<a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/stgeorgepestcontrol.php">bulwarkpestcontrol.com</a></address>
<h4><span style="color: #000000;">Bedbug Control</span></h4>
<address><strong>Western Pest Control</strong><br />
303 West 300 North<br />
Hurricane, UT 84737<br />
(435) 635-1456<br />
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<h2><span style="color: #800000;">Fire Ants </span></h2>
<p>If you&#8217;ve lived in Southern Utah for long, you&#8217;ve likely had an unfortunate encounter with the <a href="http://blogpestcontrol.com/pest-index/ants/red-imported-fire-ant/">Red Imported Fire ant</a>. After making its unwanted debut in the late 1930’s, the fire ant has spread to most of the southern states. They sting, they bite, and they destroy property.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800000;">Appearance</span></h2>
<p>Red Imported Fire ants have red bodies, and black abdomens. The worker ants range in size from 1/16 to 1/4 of an inch in length. There bodies are covered with long, bristly hairs.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800000;">Mounds </span></h2>
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<p>Red Imported Fire Ant nests are easily identifiable because of their large mounds that protrude above the ground. These mounds reach heights of almost three feet high, and can measure two feet in diameter. Fire ant nests can also reach depths of over eight feet. These mounds cause significant property and environmental damage; damaging tree and plant roots, and electrical equipment in which they are attracted.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800000;">Range </span></h2>
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<h2><span style="color: #800000;">Characteristics </span></h2>
<p>Red Imported Fire ants do bite, but they are well known for their painful stings. If a homeowner reports being stung by an ant, it’s safe to assume it’s a Red Imported Fire ant. No other species of North American ant can sting; although others will bite. Fire ants are very aggressive pests. If disturbed, hundreds of stinging worker ants will spill out of the nest in order to defend it. <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/">Pest control</a> professionals and homeowners alike should take extreme caution when dealing with these malevolent ants.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800000;">Help With Fire Ants</span></h2>
<p>Eliminating those pesky fire ants from your property is no easy task. If you opt for over-the-counter pest control products that come in aerosol cans to solve the problem, you’ll be disappointed. They don’t work. The fire ants will scatter, only to return to their nest when traces of the pesticides subside. Instead, seek the services of an <a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/ant-control-solution.php">ant control</a> professional.</p>
<p>If you have been unsuccessful in your attempts to control fire ants around your property, a pest control company who specializes in ant control is the way to go. These companies are up-to-date on all the effective methods used to <a href="http://blogpestcontrol.com/2013/03/pest-control-for-fire-ants/">control fire ants</a>. They will provide a combination of baits, sprays, drenches, and granules; consistently. Their continual and effective strategy will eliminate the fire ants from your home.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800000;">Ant Control St. George</span></h2>
<address><strong>Bulwark Exterminating</strong><br />
56 North 500 East<br />
St. George, UT 84770<br />
(435) 627-8840<br />
<a href="http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/stgeorgepestcontrol.php">bulwarkpestcontrol.com</a> </address>
<address><strong>Truly Nolen Pest Control</strong><br />
630 North 3050 East<br />
St. George, UT 84790<br />
(435) 688-1092<br />
<a href="http://www.trulynolen.com">trulynolen.com</a> </address>
<address><strong>Terminix</strong><br />
3568 West 900 South<br />
Salt Lake City, UT 84104<br />
(801) 618-2410<br />
<a href="http://www.terminix.com">terminix.com</a> </address>
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		<title>Insects That Look Worse Than They Are</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Copyright &#169; 2013 anthonyb. Visit the original article at http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/03/insects-that-look-worse-than-they-are/.In the world of insects, sometimes looking intimidating is enough to deter a predator. The shape and colors of insects say a lot about it’s adaptability and presence in the wild. In nature, bright colors are often a warning to stay away because of venom or [...]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[Copyright &copy; 2013 <a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com">anthonyb</a>. Visit the original article at <a href="http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/03/insects-that-look-worse-than-they-are/">http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/03/insects-that-look-worse-than-they-are/</a>.<br /><p>In the world of insects, sometimes looking intimidating is enough to deter a predator. The shape and colors of insects say a lot about it’s adaptability and presence in the wild. In nature, bright colors are often a warning to stay away because of venom or poison, but this is not always the case since sometimes these merely act as decoys. Size and shape also serve to protect from and deter predators, but don’t mean that the insect is fearsome and aggressive.</p>
<p>To us humans, insects inspire responses ranging from revulsion to apprehension to total fear. Much of this comes from a natural dislike of bugs that crawl and buzz and fly. Since there are about 1.5 billion insects for every one of us, getting somewhat comfortable with this class of invertebrate may be important. Here are some insects whose creepy reputation outweighs their actual ability to do you harm.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800080;">Cockroaches</span></h2>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 250px"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38112256@N00/430767629" target="_blank"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="Cockroaches" alt="Cockroaches" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/430767629_826649af27_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Cockroaches (Photo credit: Destinys Agent)</p></div>
<p>These probably make the top of most lists of insects nearly everyone either actively hates, is generally revolted by, or would categorically avoid if nearby. While cockroaches are ugly and creepy looking, they don’t bite. Their only harm is the spread of bacteria, but this can be avoided in clean areas. One reason for their reputation as fearsome insects is that they are often found in large numbers and thus have the ability to truly disgust as a group.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800080;">Dragonflies</span></h2>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 250px"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/59744457@N03/5461995674" target="_blank"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="Dragonfly" alt="Dragonfly" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5461995674_3de2930567_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dragonfly (Photo credit: Shoops2011)</p></div>
<p>Something about large, fast moving, flying, multi-colored insects inspires a nervous fear that we can’t overcome. Dragonflies are large and creepy looking, but totally harmless to humans. In fact, dragonflies do a lot of good by eating mosquitoes and other small destructive insects that pester you a lot more and are actually much more harmful.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800080;">Praying Mantis</span></h2>
<p><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:South_African_praying_mantis_eating_a_fly.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured " title="English: A South African praying mantis (Mioma..." alt="English: A South African praying mantis (Mioma..." src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/37/South_African_praying_mantis_eating_a_fly.jpg/300px-South_African_praying_mantis_eating_a_fly.jpg" width="240" height="382" /></a></p>
<p>These are pretty well known to be harmless to humans, but many people are afraid of contact with the garden insects. The praying mantis is quite hideous and has a fearsome disposition for smaller insects, but the worst you will get is a slight pinch by picking one up. Many a kid has even made a pet out of the praying mantis, so despite the loathsome appearance, these insects are quite docile.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800080;">Scarab Beetles</span></h2>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Malham_Tarn%2C_Cockchafer_beetle_-_geograph.org.uk_-_844061.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="zemanta-img-inserted zemanta-img-configured" title="English: Malham Tarn: Cockchafer beetle Chafer..." alt="English: Malham Tarn: Cockchafer beetle Chafer..." src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Malham_Tarn%2C_Cockchafer_beetle_-_geograph.org.uk_-_844061.jpg/300px-Malham_Tarn%2C_Cockchafer_beetle_-_geograph.org.uk_-_844061.jpg" width="300" height="200" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">English: Malham Tarn:  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)</p></div>
<p>These are large, stout beetles that look more intimidating than they actually are. They often have bright, metallic colored bodies and are scavengers for dung and decaying plant matter. The size and color of these beetles make them seem harmful, but they are harmless and will usually do everything they can to avoid you.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #800080;">Spiders</span></h2>
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<p>These arthropod insects can be both harmless and very deadly. For this reason, most people avoid contact with spiders. The assumption is that any spider you come across could bite you and potentially be venomous. Realistically, most spiders don’t have lethal venom and will not bite. Exercising caution is always a good idea around spiders, but the general rule is that by leaving them alone, they will leave you alone. Most spider bites result from carelessness or unintentionally getting too near a web.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Copyright &#169; 2013 anthonyb. Visit the original article at http://pestcontrolstgeorge.com/2013/03/cockroach-control-in-the-home-diy-pest-control-tips/.Nothing strikes horror into the hearts of homeowners or holiday makers than the pitter-patter of tiny feet. I’m not talking about children, I’m talking about cockroaches! The creepy crawlies are well-known for surviving in harsh conditions, breeding fast and populating areas quickly, and they carry an [...]]]></description>
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<p>Nothing strikes horror into the hearts of homeowners or holiday makers than the pitter-patter of tiny feet. I’m not talking about children, I’m talking about cockroaches! The creepy crawlies are well-known for surviving in harsh conditions, breeding fast and populating areas quickly, and they carry an allergen which has been linked to human asthma. So how can we get cockroaches out of our homes for good?</p>
<p>Cockroaches can survive for forty-five minutes underwater, and can survive on the most surprising food sources, including gum and glue from postage stamps and envelopes. For this reason it can be particularly difficult to eliminate a cockroach problem once they have moved in. Some of the most effective steps you can take are preventative measures, including keeping a house clean and tidy</p>
<p>There are around thirty different species of cockroach which are typically found in homes and commercial properties. Most live for around a year, and in this time a female cockroach can lay up to 400 eggs, which is a frightening thought for anyone who has spotted a cockroach in their home. It can be hard to know exactly how to tackle the problem, as some cockroaches hide their eggs, while others carry them on the surface of their body, and other internally until they hatch.</p>
<p>One of the most common mistakes that homeowners make is leaving food waste unattended or not cleaning properly. Cockroaches are a big problem but they are relatively small animals that don’t need much to survive. If you want rid of them it’s essential to ensure that absolutely nothing is there for them. Store your food in secure plastic containers rather than paper bags or cardboard boxes, which are easier for them to penetrate.</p>
<p>This is also true for the garden. Often cockroaches will become attracted to a home if the garden has a significant amount of waste available to feast on. Of course you can’t stop cockroaches coming into your garden, but you can ensure they don’t get inside by checking the exterior of the property for cracks and holes. Any potential cockroach-sized gaps should be filled in.</p>
<p>In terms of off-the-shelf cockroach solutions, there are two ways to go – poison or spiked food. If you have observed cockroaches, and you think you know where they access the property or a particular room you can apply cockroach poison to the area. This will stick to the body of the cockroach and poison them slowly.</p>
<p>Spiked food relies on the cockroaches taking the bait. Gels and pastes are available on the market which are highly appetizing for cockroaches, as well as deadly. The advantage of using this method is that you don’t have to necessarily find the cockroaches; they will find the food.</p>
<p>DIY pest control methods can be effective, but when you realize a female cockroach can lay hundreds of eggs each year, you will realize that any infestation will get worse exponentially. Pest control companies have access to special tools and equipment to deal with cockroaches, as well as the expert knowledge to know the right method to use.</p>
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<p>Pest control is a problem that many people do not want to think about; however, due to circumstances in their homes, they absolutely must. Before calling a pest control specialist, there are some important facts and considerations to keep in mind.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Types of Pest Control</strong></span></h2>
<p><strong></strong>You might think that pest control is limited to a few small creatures such as termites, rodents, bed bugs and ants. However, this field is quite diverse and also includes birds, flies, cockroaches, spiders, bees and other outdoor creatures according to the National Pest Management Association. Why does this matter? Well, when a problem lurks in or around the house, you need not assume that it falls under another category. Indeed, you can call pest control specialists to help you out.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;"><strong> Understanding the Risks</strong></span></h2>
<p><strong></strong>Some people do not get too wound up about pests because they think they cannot cause any real harm. However, a beehive can simply be deadly to a person who is allergic, and termites can cause the whole house to collapse. According to Pest World, cockroaches have the ability to bring diseases in with them, and rodents can cause some serious problems as well. It&#8217;s also simply unsanitary to have these creatures walking through your home and kitchen.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>How Pests Affect Pets</strong></span></h2>
<p><strong></strong>Another incorrect assumption is that they generally do not bother each other since they are all animals. Mites can cause major problems in a pet&#8217;s ears, and fleas can cause them to scratch at their skin terribly. Fleas might also cause them to develop internal problems. Until the pest control professionals come to take care of the problem, keep your beloved pets away from the pests.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>The Methods</strong></span></h2>
<p><strong></strong>When you call up pest control services, it&#8217;s important to learn a bit about the methods that they employ. For example, some of them are able to use exterior tools to eliminate pests. Devices will be placed around the perimeter of the home, and no poisons, sprays or gases need to come into the house. If only those latter methods are used, it&#8217;s important to ensure that everyone, including the pets, has a safe place to go. You must also put children&#8217;s and pets&#8217; toys in places where they will be safe.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Finding a Method that Works</strong></span></h2>
<p><strong></strong>Unfortunately, although pest control services do their best to eliminate these creatures, you need to focus on finding a method that works for your specific home. For example, having one round of termite treatment is not going to be enough in most situations. In fact, finding a company that offers constant monitoring, once a month or so, is the best idea. Not only does it ensure that these pests will be kept out of your home, if you ever try to sell the house, you will be able to tell the prospective owners that pest control has been a priority.</p>
<p>When you find pests in your home, don&#8217;t panic. Call up a trusted service professional, and start working on a plan to eliminate these creatures.</p>
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