What’s worse than finding pests in your house?

Realizing you’ll have to handle baits, pesticides, traps (and trapped pests!) or other devices to control them yourself.

One kind of pest control device has been a popular talking point for years among consumers who don’t look forward to getting their hands dirty: ultrasonic pest repellers.

Ultrasonic pest repellers claim to eliminate pest problems by emitting high-frequency sounds that disturb bugs and rodents and persuade them to stay away.

Ultrasonic pest repellers sound like easy, straightforward ways to prevent pests. But do they work as advertised? Despite successful lab experiments, research has not been able to prove that these devices are effective against bugs and rodents in real-world circumstances. What does science say about why they probably won’t work in your home?

How Electronic Pest Repellers Claim to Work

These devices, which you plug into an outlet like a nightlight, are supposed to repel pests by emitting an irritating sound. The frequency of the ultrasonic sound waves they produce is too high for human ears to detect. But bugs and rodents, such as cockroaches, crickets, mice and rats, can hear this high-frequency sound.

The theory behind these devices is that the sound will make pests uncomfortable, disrupt their eating habits and cause them to leave the area—whether it’s your living room, basement, or garage.

But studies have shown mixed results.

Research Shows Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Are Ineffective

Researchers have tested these devices in controlled experiments to determine if they work according to theory. In lab tests, using powerful ultrasonic emitters, some pests were dramatically affected by the sound.

But in real-life situations, using store-bought devices, research has shown that ultrasonic pest repellers are inconsistent and ineffective.

The devices available from stores and online aren’t powerful enough to affect pests. Their range is too short and the sound waves they emit are too weak to effectively repel bugs or rodents.

In some cases, mice and rats simply stop reacting to the sound—after initially considering it a threat, they become accustomed to it. Other pests don’t show any reaction. Even if the devices did produce effects on bugs, their range is too limited to control an infestation of any size.

FTC Warning

In 2001, the FTC warned many manufacturers of these devices to change the claims of success they printed on the packaging because there was no scientific evidence to back it up. Today, they aren’t allowed to promise completely effective pest control because there’s no research proving that their products will work.

Though packaging and customer reviews still suggest some level of success, the fine print makes it clear that nothing is guaranteed.

Should You Use Ultrasonic Pest Repellents?

Unfortunately, these simple, clean pest control solutions don’t eliminate pest infestations. Some users have reported success but that result was probably due to one of the many other variables affecting pest populations.

Before spending money on these products, consider the lack of scientific evidence backing them up and the availability of other, time-tested options.

Are Ultrasonic Pest Repellers Safe?

The same factors that make these devices ineffective—weak sound and limited range—also make them perfectly safe for use around people. We can’t detect the noise and it is not harmful to our ears.

You should, however, consider the potential effects of ultrasound on your pets. Dogs and cats don’t seem to mind the sound, even though they can hear it. But if the ultrasound is strong enough for pests to hear, it might frighten or irritate hamsters, gerbils and other small pets—even if only temporarily.

Better Pest Control Solutions

Without conclusive evidence that ultrasonic and electronic pest repellers work, it’s better to avoid these products and choose pest control methods that have been proven effective, such as traps and baits.

Traps and baits are different implementations of the same idea. Traps are meant to attract pests to the bait and trap them while baits are poisonous and kill the pest after it eats it.

Simple baits, such as peanut butter, are very attractive to rodents, making these products much more successful than electronic devices.

You might think one or two pests around the house is a problem you can handle yourself. The truth is that seeing one or two pests often signals the presence of a larger infestation. It’s important to control pests as quickly and effectively as possible—the best way to do it is to call the professionals at Aptive.

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You know the story: you’re having a great time outside on a beautiful summer evening when a bug bites you. Or maybe, you wake up the next day with an annoying itch and a red spot on your skin. Bug bites come in different shapes and sizes, but itchiness is a symptom shared by bites from a number of pests. Bug bites itch because of your immune system’s response to the bite.

When an insect, such as a mosquito, tick or flea, bites you, your body increases the white blood cell count in the area and produces histamine, a compound that cells release as their normal response to injury. This causes the swelling you see and the itching you feel in the area around the bite.

Reactions to bug bites can vary based on the person and the pest. Sometimes, a person’s first bite from an insect won’t itch badly. Some lucky others feel less severe reactions over time. Whether you’re feeling a minor annoyance or you can’t stop scratching, it’s important to identify what kind of bug bite is causing itchiness.

The most commonly itchy bug bites are:

• mosquitoes
• fleas
• ticks

Despite their short lifespans, mosquitoes are undoubtedly the number one culprits for ruining summer activities. These pests don’t miss a picnic or cookout; they quickly find gatherings of people to bite and feed on blood. A female mosquito’s saliva contains an anticoagulant, which stops a person’s blood from clotting while it feeds.

The mosquito’s saliva is part of the reason our bodies’ immune systems react so quickly by swelling and activating the nerves around the bite.

Flea bites cause similar swelling and itching a couple of hours after the bite occurs. You’ll usually find flea bites on the lower half of your body (but they can occur in other areas) and in small groups. They can cause rashes or bumps that turn white. Fleas can carry bacteria, so it’s important to pay attention to any symptoms of sickness following a bite and to control a flea infestation properly.

Ticks bites can also produce an itchy rash, often on the arms or legs. Ticks can carry Lyme disease, making bites potentially dangerous. A Lyme disease rash will spread from a circular, bullseye shape to other parts of the body. Fever, headaches, swelling, joint pain and other symptoms can signal infection. Lyme disease is fully treatable and it’s important to identify it as soon as possible.

Itch Relief for Bug Bites

Itchy bug bites can bother you for days and it takes all of your focus to prevent yourself from scratching. Because the itchiness is partly caused by swelling, scratching the bite will only increase inflammation and make it worse. There’s also a risk of breaking the skin and causing an infection.

The best treatments for itchy bug bites are medications and natural soothing remedies. Antihistamines directly block the release of histamines that begins when your body responds to a bug bite. These over-the-counter medications can also help reduce swelling.

Treating the swelling around a bite is a good way to soothe the itchiness. People have had success with a number of simple, natural items. The leaves of aloe vera plants contain a gel that reduces inflammation and has a cooling effect when rubbed on the skin. Honey also reduces swelling while being antiseptic and antibacterial.

How to Prevent Bug Bites

The most obvious way to prevent bug bites—especially from mosquitoes and other flying insects—is to use insect-repellent spray or cream. If you’re hiking, camping or spending time in an area with a high chance of bug bites, wearing long sleeves and long pants is the best way to reduce your risk. Mosquito repellent plants can have a limited effect, while candles and torches burn unwanted chemicals.

If you are experiencing bug bites or having pest problems at your home, it’s time to call the professionals. Aptive Environmental will customize a pest control solution for the size, shape and location of your home. We use eco-friendly techniques to control infestations responsibly and ensure that your property is protected from pests, inside and outside.

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Here’s a fact that might surprise you: the right insects can benefit your garden in a few different ways. Some bugs, such as ladybugs and spiders, eat various garden pests (or their eggs or larvae), reducing the risk of infestation and damage to plants. Others, like bees, help plants thrive through pollination. Still others, including ground beetles, aerate the soil to help plants absorb water and nutrients.

These beneficial bugs won’t harm your plants at all while they’re hunting for other insects. Some might eat a plant’s pollen if there’s a shortage of prey, but these bugs aren’t interested in your flowers, fruits or vegetables. Their primary goal is catching garden pests.

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1. Bees

Bees are the famous pollinators of flowers everywhere, and this behavior is a huge benefit to the plants in your garden. Plants that grow fruits and vegetables, as well as those that simply produce flowers, need the pollinating power of bees to reproduce. Bees are naturally attracted to these plants, so there’s little to do on your part to bring these wonderfully helpful bugs to your garden other than normally tending to your plants to keep them healthy.

2. Ladybugs

Tiny ladybugs might seem harmless and unconcerned with other bugs, but, in fact, they eat a number of garden pests. They primarily prey on aphids, the tiny green bugs that gather on plant leaves and stems in the thousands to feed on their sap (and spread plant diseases). A single ladybug can eat hundreds of aphids a week and add a bit of colorful beauty to your green garden at the same time.

3. Spiders

Okay, you might think spiders are the last creature you want anywhere near your garden or your home. But spiders are expert bug-hunters. That’s what their webs are for, after all. You probably won’t jump at the idea of introducing spiders to your garden, but if you find them already there, it might be best to leave them alone. They’re not interested in you; they’re too busy catching aphids, fruit flies and other unwanted pests.

4. Mantises

“Praying” mantids (and other members of the mantis order) are amazing creatures. Like spiders, they’re primarily ambush predators, waiting for prey to come to them. Their diet includes caterpillars, beetles and many other pests. If you’re not familiar with them, these large insects might startle you with their eerily still posture and quick-turning head. Luckily, they can be very helpful predators to keep around in your garden.

5. Ground Beetles

Ground beetles are nocturnal insects that can help save your garden from many harmful ground pests, including caterpillars, snails and slugs. They’re especially attracted to compost piles, which provide the right habitats for their larvae. As the larvae grow and move around in the soil, these bugs produce a bonus benefit: they aerate the soil, helping speed up the chemical reactions that drive the composting process.

6. Lacewings

Lacewings and their larvae feed on various garden pests, such as caterpillars, mealybugs and aphids. They lay their eggs on the undersides of leaves in late spring but you shouldn’t worry—they won’t harm your plants.

7. Aphid Midges, Damsel Bugs, Hoverlies & More

Several other insects can benefit your garden by reducing aphid populations. Aphid midges, damsel bugs and hoverflies are just a few of the beneficial bugs that eat aphids. It’s only the hoverfly larva that eats insects, but the adult’s diet is limited to pollen, which won’t damage your plants.

Should You Introduce Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden?

Increasing the numbers of insects such as ladybugs and ground beetles can reduce the need for pesticides in some cases. Pesticides sometimes kill the good insects as well as the harmful pests. This can leave room for the bad bugs to make a stronger comeback with less natural enemies.

Beneficial bugs are also a better defense against garden pests that are resistant to pesticides. For example, spider mites can quickly become resistant to pesticides. But pirate bugs eat spider mites and can help defend your plants against them.

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The words “venomous” and “poisonous” may seem interchangeable, but the terms actually have different meanings. While both adjectives describe plants and animals that possess a toxic substance dangerous, and potentially lethal, to humans and other animals, venom and poison are delivered differently from each other.

The Difference Between Venom & Poison

When it comes to poison and venom, both are toxic and potentially lethal. However, a poisonous pest can only deliver poison if it is eaten or touched. In other words, poison has to be absorbed by the skin or consumed in order to be effective. Meanwhile, venom is injected via a bite or sting. For instance, a venomous spider or bug will use a stinger, barb, or specialized mouthpart, such as fangs, beaks, pincers, or proboscises, to inject a human or animal with venom.

In addition to delivery, venom and poison are often used in different situations. Because poison isn’t actively inflicted like venom, it is typically used in instances of self-defense. For example, some millipedes secrete poisonous fluids from glands on the sides of their bodies. These defensive fluids can be especially irritating to the skin. This is why you should never pick up a millipede with your bare hands.

While venom is used in instances of self-defense, it is also used when hunting for prey. Because venom is inflicted in order to kill or paralyze, the chemical compounds found in venom is often different than that of poison. Furthermore, venom needs to be administered through a wound in order to take effect. This is why venomous animals bite or sting their victims.

Venomous Bugs

While the term venomous sounds scary, there is no need to live your life in fear of bugs. Venomous pests are just a part of life, and we encounter them more often than not. Below are a few examples of venomous arachnids and insects:

• Black Widow Spiders
• Brown Recluse Spiders
• Bumblebees
• Honeybees
• Yellow JacketsWasps
• Fire Ants

Each of these pests use a specialized mouthpart or stinger to deliver venom to prey or threat.

Poisonous Bugs

Much like venomous, the term poisonous can strike fear in many people. However, as long as you take the right precautions and don’t make direct contact with any of these pests, there is no need to worry. These insects only pose a threat if touched or consumed. Below are a few examples of poisonous arachnids and insects:

• Monarch Butterflies (if eaten)
• Millipedes (certain species)
• Fireflies (if eaten)
• Caterpillars
• Blister Beetles

Symptoms may vary if an animal or human comes into contact with a poisonous organism. Local pain, itching, and rashes are often common side effects. You should contact a medical professional if you experience a severe reaction. Moreover, if you’re a pet owner, you should contact your veterinarian if your dog or cat comes into contact with one of these pests.

It doesn’t matter if you are dealing with a venomous or poisonous pest as both can take a toll on your peace of mind. Aptive’s pest professionals recognize how important it is to feel comfortable and safe in your own home. If you are experiencing a pest infestation or problem, call your local Aptive Environmental branch today.

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Aphids are the tiny green insects that you might not even notice are crawling in your garden until you look closely. These fascinating bugs can number in the thousands, but what exactly are they doing all over your plants? They’re eating. Aphids eat the sap by sucking it from plant leaves, stems and roots. This is why they congregate so densely on trees, flowers and other plants.

Some aphid species are attracted to specific plants. Aphids are particularly drawn to young plants and budding flowers. These herbivores don’t typically damage the host plant by feeding on its sap, but large numbers of aphids can weaken some species.

Plant sap is mostly sugar and water and is low in protein, so aphids have to consume a large amount of it to meet their protein requirements. But their bodies don’t need all of that sugar, so they get rid of it as a substance called “honeydew.” If you’ve seen droplets of sticky liquid on the plants in your garden, you’ve probably seen honeydew.

Aphids Can Damage Garden Plants

You might find honeydew on the leaves of your garden plants if enough aphids are present. The honeydew residue is not inherently damaging but it can cause problems for some infested plants. Sooty mold, a fungus, thrives on sugary substances, so it can grow quickly on the honeydew and cover leaves and branches.

Although sooty mold itself doesn’t damage the plant, a large amount of it can block sunlight and reduce the plant’s ability to photosynthesize. In the worst cases, gardeners might see slowed growth, but the main effect of sooty mold is a less visually appealing plant. Honeydew that drips from trees onto cars can cause other problems. Like tree sap, this gooey substance is difficult to remove from car windshields and paint.

Aphids can also spread diseases more quickly among plants. When an aphid feeds on an infected plant, it becomes a carrier of the disease. Then, it infects the next plant it feeds on. Since aphids reproduce quickly, the spread of disease can be hard to stop.

Aphid Appearance and Behavior

Aphids are so tiny and numerous that, if you’re not paying close attention, you might think they were just parts of the plant. They’re soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects whose green color matches closely with that of many plant leaves and stems.

Aphids won’t bite humans; they’re harmless pests in small numbers but can reproduce and spread quickly. Because they produce honeydew, they also attract other pests. For example, ants have a symbiotic relationship with aphids, often following the tiny insects to eat the honeydew. Meanwhile, the ants protect aphids from predators.

Aphids have a number of natural enemies. Ladybugs, lacewings and other beneficial insects eat aphids. Other predators of aphids include parasitic wasps, which lay their eggs inside aphids, “mummifying” them. Natural predators aren’t very effective at preventing aphids because they don’t usually arrive until the aphid population is relatively large.

Some aphid offspring have wings and can fly to new host plants. Young aphids can mature and reproduce in as little as one week. These rapid life cycles allow aphids to spread (and spread diseases) quickly among plants.

How to Get Rid of Aphids

If your garden, flowers or other plants around your home are experiencing an aphid infestation, it’s time to call the professionals. Aptive Environmental creates custom pest control solutions for homes of every size, shape and location. We use effective, eco-friendly techniques to control infestations quickly and keep your property protected from aphids and other pests all year.

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Rats Vs. Mice

When it comes to rats in your home, you’re most likely to come across Norway Rats or Roof Rats. As for mice, House Mice and Deer Mice commonly plague homeowners. Trying to figure out which type you have can be tricky, especially when all you have are gnawed items, a nest, or droppings to go off of. After all, mice and rats have a lot in common. For instance, both consume similar types of food, are nocturnal, and stick to the baseboards and bottom of walls when moving. As a result, one needs to pay attention to biological and behavioral differences when distinguishing rats from mice.

Rat Characteristics

No one wants to get up close and personal with a rat. Fortunately, there are some noticeable physical characteristics and attributes that can help you identify a rat. Some tell tale traits include:

• Coarse fur that’s white, gray, brown or black in color
• Large, typically 11-19 inches in length
• A long, hairless tail covered in scales
• Blunt snout
• Small, thin ears
• Droppings that are capsule shaped and usually about 3/4 inches in length

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Mouse Characteristics

You may not expect it, but mice are actually braver than rats. This may come as a surprise given their small stature. Because mice tend to be bolder, they are more likely to be caught by traps and bait. If you come across a mouse or end up catching one, here’s what to keep an eye out for:

• White, brown or gray in color
• Small, 6-7 inches long (including tail)
• Thin, hairy tails that are about inches in length
• Ears tend to be floppy and are large in relation to the size of their heads
• Sharp, triangular face shape
• Dropping are shaped like rice and are about 1/8 to 1/4 inches long

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It doesn’t matter whether you have rats or mice as both can spell big problems for home and business owners. Not only do rodents take a toll on your peace of mind, but they can carry harmful diseases as well. Additionally, rodents can reproduce quickly. This means a small problem can escalate into an infestation rapidly. In order to keep your family members, pets, and employees safe, you should call a professional pest control service like Aptive to take care of the problem right away.

Mice and rats require different treatment strategies. Depending on which you have in your home or business makes a big difference when it comes to treating them. An Aptive pest professional will come up with a custom plan to rid your property of rodents, no matter the species. If you are experiencing a pest infestation or problem, call your local Aptive Environmental branch today.

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