Spongy moths, also known as gypsy moths, feed on the leaves of many trees such as oak, maple, apple, crabapple, hickory, basswood, aspen, willow, birch, pine, spruce, hemlock, and more. Oak is their tree of choice. Spongy moths are one of the area’s most significant...
We know when you read the blog’s headline, you felt a little heebie-jeebies. Weevils summon up images of bugs in your food and pantry and make most homeowners feel unsanitary and unclean. Not true. What are Weevils? Weevils are a type of beetle with a longer snout....
Pantry pests may have been in your kitchen and pantry for some time. With summer behind us and fall winding down, we look to settling in for the winter. With that comes stocking up on wintry weather ‘comfort’ foods and cleaning out items not needed until next season....
It is a sign of the times. People are buying food and supplies in volume to reduce the number of trips to the store. Families are buying staples such as flour, grains, and dried goods in bulk. Purchasing these dry goods can bring unwanted guests into your home. Pantry...
The Indian Meal Moth gets its name from living in kitchen pantries, grocery stores, and food storage facilities dining on “meal made of "Indian corn" or maize.” They are often called pantry moths, flour moths, or grain moths. According to the AEPMA “Alternative...
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