Mountain Top Pest Control

07/23/2023

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09/20/2022

07/27/2022

Red velvet ants, or cow killer ants, are actually wasps. Female velvet ants are wingless. Read our profile on red velvet ants for more helpful information.

05/25/2022

We have a new order of these beautiful carpenter bee traps coming in late next week. They are decorative and functional all at the same time. $25.00 each. Let us know if you’d like to reserve any.

03/15/2022

Carpenter Bees, what are they? What do they do? Why should I be concerned?
We are all looking forward to spring. This includes the carpenter bees as well.
Carpenter bees drill into wood to lay their eggs. Carpenter bees prefer hardwoods such as cedar, redwood or cypress although they will attack pine and most other species of unpainted wood.
Male carpenter bees often frighten people with the aggressive behavior but since they do not have a stinger they are essentially harmless. Females do have a stinger but only use it if molested.

Mountain Top Pest Control carries carpenter bee traps for purchase. We are happy to hang them for you as well, if needed.

Please call with any questions or concerns you may have.

10/29/2021

Name that bug! Can you figure out what each insect is from their close up?
The answers (full photos), in the comments.

10/22/2021

A lot of people think of insects as creepy crawlies. But did you know that there's a lot of beneficial insects that can be found right in your own backyard.
Orb-weaver spiders create large circular webs that catch a large amount of mosquitos.
Lady bugs eat aphids which live and feed on the plants in your flower beds.
Ground beetles eat a wide range of pesky insects like weevils and silverfish.
And of course butterflies! Butterflies are awesome pollinators! We wouldn't have all the beautiful flowers and yummy fruits and veggies without the pollinators.
See the comments for pictures of the beneficial insects listed here!

10/01/2021

Let's talk about something stinky 🤢
Stink Bugs!
It's autumn and as the weather cools down, these insects will be looking for a place to spend the winter.
- If they make it inside your house they're likely to congregate near doors and windows. You may find them in cracks, under or behind baseboards and around exhaust fans and ceiling light fixtures.
- They do not bite or sting and are not harmful to people or pets.
- It might be tempting to smoosh these bugs, but when crushed they emit a pungent odor and can stain surfaces.
Not a fan of these uninvited guests? Give us a call to set up service!

09/10/2021

Did you know? There are nearly 91,000 different species of insects in the United States.
Seeing a few of those in your house? Give us a call to set up service.

08/22/2021

Mosquitoes
We are all susceptible to them. A few things you can do to help keep them to a minimum is to make sure you have no standing water in your yard. Empty buckets, sweep up puddles, make sure no toys outside can hold water.
Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors as well as personal hygiene items like shampoo and perfume. So during the summer months wear light colored clothing and no perfumes. Basically avoid scented items. Hope this helps some of you avoid getting bitten.