Posts by Steve Foster

Many insects can’t survive once daily temperatures drop below 55°F. And the colder it gets, the fewer bugs live. But certain species have well adapted to drastic changes in climate throughout the...

When it comes to late spring and summer, those of us who love the outdoors are presented with a conundrum. Either accept that a variety of pests, such as flies, will congregate around us when...

Battling a cockroach infestation is tough. This resilient pest hides with precision and breeds at a rapid rate. Sometimes moving to a new location can seem like a relief from this problem. But since...

Drugstore beetles, along with cigarette beetles (include link), are one of the more persistent invaders in your home and bedroom. They have unique feeding habits that make them more prone to...

Along with drugstore beetles (include link), the quixotically named cigarette beetles are very common invaders in the bedroom. They are hard to spot, but once they arrive in your home, they are...

As we have discussed elsewhere in this series, there are several beetles that could inhabit homes and in several cases, an infestation in and around the bedroom can be mistaken for a bed bug...