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Spiders never fail to surprise

Here's a recent roundup of some news and research on a few amazing arthropods.

Newly discovered spiders named after Star Wars Stormtroopers

For all the Star Wars fans out the there: May the Fourth be with you! Some interesting spider news from...

New spider species discovered in Indonesia

A new species of spider was discovered in Indonesia by a researcher at Royal Holloway, University of London, according to...

Identifying spiders vs. ticks

The easiest way to identify a tick is by the number of legs it has. Like other arachnids, ticks have...

6 simple steps for spider control

Spider control can stump even the most experienced pest management professional (PMP). Effective control, however, can be framed with six...

8 control strategies for spiders

Successful spider control requires a multi-pronged approach, including inspection, identification, non-chemical controls, sanitation, exclusion, insecticide applications and addressing exterior lighting...

Explain GPC to clients

Pest management professionals (PMPs) sometimes refer to general pest control (GPC) as a way to lump all of the “other...

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Identifying spiders to calm fears

Nearly every call/email/text we get about spiders contains the same question: Is it venomous/dangerous? This question is not easy to...

Determine the real reason for spiders’ presence

Why do we have horrible, awful, nasty and scary spiders? Food. Spiders would not be harboring or hunting in an...

Tips for responding to calls about spiders

Here are some things you can do when dealing with customer calls about spiders and potential spider bites.

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The team at ABC Home & Commercial Services, Houston, Texas, mainly battles cockroaches, spiders ants. Ben Johnson and Steven Martin...

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PMPs share 2018 service plans

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Caption This: Spider sees fidget spinner sale

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Video: Why do insects rule the world?

Insects rule the world, quite literally. Studies show there are quintillions of insects on planet Earth — and spiders consume...