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Stink Bugs
Stink bugs get their name from the "stink" that they release as a natural  defense against predators.  If you have ever handled a stink bug you probably know the smell!

Stink bugs are particularly destructive in the garden, feeding mainly on tomatoes, berries, peppers, and apples.
 
They will find their way into homes through cracks and crevices early in the spring and when fall evenings start to turn cold. You will recognize them by their shield shaped body which measures about 1/2 inch long.

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Bed Bugs
Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite
For a bug that is so well entrenched in our language in the United States, for many decades it was a rare occurrence indeed for anyone to actually see a Bed bug. Things have changed. For one reason or another, or perhaps a combination of reasons, we are seeing a distinct resurgence of this blood-sucking parasite throughout the U.S., and the professional pest management industry is now getting frequent calls to eliminate them from homes. Bedbugs are not choosy about who they feed on, and they are no longer associated with poorer living conditions it is common for bed bugs to infest upscale homes and happily feed on the sleeping occupants of these residences.More on recognizing a bed bug infestation.



 
 
 
Ants
antEven the most persistent do it yourself pest control advocate will shake her head and sigh when it comes to getting rid of ants. Many people use over the counter pest control products such as traps, sprays and gels to get rid of ants. What they don't realize is because pesticides are highly regulated, the products that are available to the public do not contain high enough concentrations of chemicals to destroy a large colony of ants. When ants are exposed to small concentrations of pesticides some members of the colony may die and disappear from an area. It may appear that the problem is solved but behind the scenes the weak concentration of chemicals has irritated the colony. As a defense, a stress reaction is triggered causing the colony to reproduce at a faster pace in order to ensure its survival. The ants may avoid the treated area, the homeowner believes the problem has been solved in the meantime the ants will appear in another location of the home. A single ant colony may have many satellite colonies located throughout the home. Often times a home owner may discover one of these satellite colonies, believing it is the main colony they again attempt to destroy it. If it is not the main colony, then once again the rapid breeding stress reaction has been triggered. Instead of solving the problem, unbeknown to the home owner he has caused the colony to grow. A cycle like this could go on for years when the home owner believes he has solved the problem and that new ants infest the home again and again when really all along one large colony is growing and expanding with satellite colonies throughout the home. Until the colonies are killed the ants will continue to live and grow in the home. The products that are available to licensed trained professional exterminating companies are formulated in higher concentrations to target a large ant population. If you have experienced what has been described here,when you think you've rid your home of ants only to see them appear again elsewhere it is possible that you have a large colony and several satellite colonies.
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Occassional Invaders

Occasional invaders are insects and other arthropods that sporadically enter structures, sometimes in large numbers.
By far the most common problem with occasional invaders is that they become an annoying nuisance. Some can bite, pinch, secrete foul odors, damage plants, stain indoor furnishings, and damage fabrics. Even after they are dead, the problem may continue. The bodies of dead insects can attract other pests that feed on them, and the bodies, shed skins, secretions and feces of insects can cause allergic responses and trigger asthma.
Whether they’re insects, mites or arthropods, occasional invaders typically live and reproduce outdoors. They
invade structures when conditions indoors are better for them than outdoor conditions. It is important to know the conditions that prompt invasions of unwanted pests. Altering environmental conditions can make structures inhospitable for pests, and is an important component of integrated pest management.