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Picture your beloved new-to-you Eames lounge chair – not just a piece of furniture, but a slice of history. But what if there’s something lurking beneath the surface? There may be more than pocket change wedged down in those cushions. In this blog, we’re diving into the unsettling reality of bed bugs in the used furniture market! But first, let’s take a look at the bedbug itself and its relationship with us.

You have this beautiful chaotic mess of repurposed, upcycled, retrofitted buildings, possibly alongside a waterfront. Awesome for selfies, awesome for culture, also awesome for rats, cockroaches, ants, mice, and any number of other pests that like to lurk in the many dark corners and travel the aging pipes and sewers of these old buildings

I don’t have a ton of super early memories from when I was a small child. Just little snippets of places like aunts and uncles’ old houses, vacation pools, getting a certain ninja turtle figurine on Christmas morning. Nothing with a lot of detail though. There is one...

Box elder bugs, scientifically known as Boisea trivittata, are striking insects with a dark, elongated body adorned with vivid red markings. These vibrant colors serve as a warning to potential predators, but they’re not a welcome sight for homeowners. As temperatures drop, box elder bugs are drawn to the warmth of your home’s exterior, making their way inside and unintentionally pestering the inhabitants. The good news is that there are effective strategies to manage these pests and keep your home bug-free this season.

Let’s dive into some practical tips to address the box elder bug invasion in your home.

The Mediterranean seed bug is a small true bug of the family Rhyparochromidae. They’re small, 7-8mm long, and tan with black markings. Think small, black and tan, Box elder bug. They aren’t considered an agricultural pest per se because their food mostly consists of fallen seed that they glean from the ground, but they are certainly agriculturally adjacent.

I wish I had been more proactive and done it before they did so much damage but what’s done is done. If you ever find yourself in a similar battle with Gophers, I’d advise going this route: Before you start buying and dealing with messy traps, or running up your water bill, give us a call and we can get one of our wildlife specialists on the case.

Clover mites may be tiny, red, and a bit startling when they invade your home, but fear not – they are harmless visitors. These little arachnids seek shelter from the elements and accidentally find themselves exploring the comforts of your abode. Remember, they won’t bite, sting, or cause any damage to your home!