by Aptive Pest Control | August 2021
You're preparing dinner in your kitchen when movement above catches your attention—a small insect dropping from the recessed light fixture directly onto your cutting board. Over the following weeks, this unsettling pattern repeats with increasing frequency, leaving...
You've just received the keys to your brand-new home, complete with fresh paint, pristine landscaping, and the satisfaction of being the first occupant of an untouched living space. Within weeks of moving in, however, you discover ant trails across your kitchen...
You've carefully closed all windows and ensured every screen appears intact and properly positioned, yet you continue discovering tiny flying insects inside your home throughout the day. Despite what seems like adequate barrier protection, gnats hover near...
You reach for your favorite box of crackers from the pantry, confident in the factory seal's protection, only to discover tiny moths fluttering out when you open the package. Inside, delicate webbing spans across the contents while small larvae move through what...
You've organized your garage with careful attention to maximizing storage space, creating designated areas for seasonal decorations, sports equipment, and household overflow items. Despite your organizational efforts, you begin noticing unwelcome visitors—ant...
You return to your car after a weekend camping trip and notice something moving across your dashboard as you buckle your seatbelt. Over the following days, you discover more insects in various locations throughout your vehicle—behind floor mats, near air vents, and...
You turn on the kitchen light for a late-night glass of water when sudden movement across the counter catches your attention—a dark insect scurrying toward the shadows before disappearing behind the coffee maker. During daylight hours, your kitchen appears...
You settle in for an evening of television when movement near the screen catches your attention—several small insects crawling across the display and others hovering in the glow of your mounted TV. Despite maintaining a clean living room and rarely eating near your...
You reach for your favorite cashmere sweater to prepare for the season's first cold snap, only to discover a collection of small, irregular holes scattered across the front panel. The damage wasn't there when you carefully folded and stored the garment months ago,...
Insects are among the most diverse and adaptable creatures on Earth, and understanding how insects breathe reveals a great deal about their biology and survival. Unlike mammals, they do not rely on lungs to deliver oxygen to tissues. Instead, they use a specialized...
