Insects are everywhere. They are the most common animals on the planet. More than 1.5 million species of insects have been named, and many more have yet to be discovered. Without insects, our lives would be vastly different. Insects are responsible...
Corky’s Pest Control Blog
Welcome to Mosquito Season!
Spring has come and gone, now welcome to mosquito season. As you pack your bags for the beach house or the mountain campground don’t forget to pack light colored clothing with long sleeves, long pants and a bucket load or two of insect repellent....
IT’S NOT JUST PEOPLE CROSSING OUR BORDERS!
Border Crossings are happening every day, and it’s not just people looking for a better life. Humans, animals, fish, insects, plants and diseases (bacteria and viruses) cross our borders on a regular basis and have been since borders were...
Spring Brings the Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
Spring is the time of renewal and is associated with the beauty of the “reborn”. Birds are on the wing and so are beautiful butterflies, but there is something bad and ugly winging it’s way into our neighborhoods and right into our homes. It’s...
They’re Out for Blood!
A new “Red Dawn” is here. New invaders from all over the globe are taking over our neighborhoods and these guys and gals “Bite” and “Suck Your Blood”. The newest invader is the Aedes notoscriptus, the Australian Backyard Mosquito. Joining the...
Why Do Mosquitoes Love You? They think you’re HOT!
The two most dominant factors of mosquito attraction have to do with sight and smell, so there’s no brushing these guys (oops! Girls) off when they’re out looking for a quickie in the moonlight. Here are four reasons a Mosquito may pick you for...
Stay “Mosquito Free” While Collecting and Storing Water.
The water conservation minded, dutifully collecting rain water and other runoff to use in their gardens and landscapes, are finding mosquitoes in and around their collection barrels and buckets. Staying mosquito free is important to maintaing your...
The world’s deadliest creature is:
1. The Mosquito with 755,000 causal deaths per year. 2. Snails with 200,000 3. Snakes with 94,000