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A good portion of the human race is “creeped out” by pests and insects – and if you find them in your home you should eliminate any infestation you might find.  However in nature they do have a purpose and can benefit mankind.

The German cockroach is the most common species of the cockroach as they can breed at a rate of up to six generations per year.  German cockroaches prefer to live in warm, humid places close to food and moisture source and are frequently found in kitchen environments and bathrooms. 

If you are going out of town for the Christmas holiday whether to visit relatives or take a family holiday and will be staying in a hotel you should be aware of bed bugs.

Real Christmas trees are so nice to have in your home – the smell helps make your home feel like Christmas.  When making the decision to have a real tree or an artificial one you have to consider, among other things, is that real trees can carry into the home unwanted and potentially harmful pests.

There are two methods that insects and pests use to survive the winter in Las Vegas as well of the rest of the world.  Some bugs, mice and rats will try to find a way into a house thru a crevice or a crack.  To eliminate the problem of having unwanted guests in your home you should inspect the outside of your home for entry points – like near utility pipes and cracks near the foundation.  If you find a crack – seal it up with a silicone based caulk.  Also use steel wool to fill larger holes.

The holidays are almost here and everyone in Las Vegas is busy baking goodies for the families and friends.  We want to remind those that are busy bakers to take extra precautions when it comes to pantry pests. Because, no one wants a buggy surprise in holiday cookies, cakes or pies! 

There might be times you have stepped on or crushed trailing ants and smelled a strange odor - a bit like rotten coconuts.  If you have experienced this, it is probable that those ants were odorous house ants -- and you know how they got their name!

Silverfish are one of the ugliest pests you will ever encounter. They have thin pale bodies silvery or brown in color with fine scales, feathery legs, two long antennae, and are wingless.  They are also around ¾ of an inch long – they dart around and disappear quickly before they can be captured or killed.

Many Las Vegans have reported seeing tarantulas in the last week or so and the reason is it’s the end of mating season.  This is happening mostly in neighborhoods on the outskirts of town bordering on the desert. Desert Tarantulas or Aphonopelma iodius is part of the Theraphasidae Family - large, interesting spiders that are common in the desert around Las Vegas.

Halloween is at the end of October – the time of year in Las Vegas that the temperatures start falling and pests try to find a warmer place to stay – YOUR HOME. If you are hearing things that go bump in the night or scratching in the walls - it’s no ghost.  It could be a mouse or rat in your house!

Dust mites are the cause of most concerns in most people’s homes in Las Vegas and all over the world. It is a pest that adapts to thrive in human surroundings and homes. There is no escaping them even though their presence has been linked to some troubling human ailments. The known number of different types of mites now exceeds 48,000. While they can be found outdoors in gardens and a swimming pool, it is mites that live in houses that most concern people.

Earwigs are among the most readily recognized insect pests in home gardens and can damage annual flowers. Many people will agree that earwigs are the more frightening or even loathsome looking insects that can be found and can be quite brazen when they seek shelter in a home.