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5 Tips to Prevent Bugs This Spring

5 Tips to Prevent Bugs This Spring. Field of pink and yellow flowers.
Taking the time to bug-proof your space can help to prevent an infestation. We’ve made a list of five tips to help keep bugs away from you this spring. 
Posted in Ants, Cockroaches, Flies

Early Spring Bug Prevention Tips

Early Spring Bug Prevention Tips. White background with pink flower border.
Implementing preventative measures early can help you avoid a pest infestation. We’ve made a list of things you can to do to bug-proof your home this spring. 
Posted in Ants, Fleas, Hornets, Mud Daubers, Paper Wasps, Ticks, Yellow Jackets

What Bugs Come Out in Spring?

What Bugs Come Out in Spring? Yellow flower with trees in distance.
Insect populations decline in winter, but many bugs are hiding just waiting for spring to arrive. We’ve made a list of pests that emerge in spring.
Posted in Ants, Asian Lady Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Cluster Flies, Earwigs, Fleas, Hornets, Mosquitoes, Mud Daubers, Paper Wasps, Stink Bugs, Ticks, Yellow Jackets

How to Bug-Proof Your Home

How to Bug-Proof Your Home. Key chain with a silver house charm and two keys on a white background.
Making your space as unwelcoming as possible can help keep pesky pests away. We’ve made a list of tips to keep bugs out of your home.
Posted in Ants, Flour Beetles, Fruit Flies, Grain Beetles, Mosquitoes, Moths, Rice Weevils

How Bugs Survive Winter

How Bugs Survive Winter. Line of trees with dusting of snow.
Some bugs have found ways to survive in winter. Check out where bugs go during winter months.
Posted in Ants, Asian Lady Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Cluster Flies, Hornets, Mosquitoes, Paper Wasps, Stink Bugs, Wasps, Yellow Jackets

5 Reasons You Have a Winter Bug Infestation

5 Reasons You Have a Winter Bug Infestation. Snow-covered houses and trees.
Knowing what’s attracting winter pests can help you prevent an infestation. We’ve made a list of 5 reasons why bugs have invaded your home this winter.
Posted in Aphids, Asian Lady Beetles, Bed Bugs, Boxelder Bugs, Cluster Flies, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Grain Beetles, Mealybugs, Moths, Rice Weevils, Silverfish, Spiders

Maggie’s Farm Is Proud to Support Heifer International

Maggie’s Farm Is Proud to Support Heifer International. Brown and white cow standing in field.
Maggie’s Farm is proud to support Heifer International. Maggie’s Farm donated 50 beehives, as well as food baskets and garden seeds through the Heifer Project. 

How to Prevent a Wasp Infestation

How to Prevent a Wasp Infestation. Close up of yellow jacket on white background.
Wasps aren’t afraid to settle down in your space. Thankfully, there are things you can do to deter these pests from invading. Check out how you can prevent a wasp infestation.
Posted in Hornets, Paper Wasps, Wasps, Yellow Jackets

4 Signs of a Wasp Infestation

4 Signs of a Wasp Infestation. Paper wasp on a white background.
Being able to identify an infestation early can make it easier to get rid of stinging insects. Check out four signs that warn of a wasp infestation.
Posted in Hornets, Paper Wasps, Wasps, Yellow Jackets

Why You Have Wasps in Your Home

Why You Have Wasps in Your Home. Yellow jacket on white background.
Though many wasps die as temperatures cool, some wasps find ways to survive. Check out why you have wasps in your home in winter.
Posted in Hornets, Paper Wasps, Wasps, Yellow Jackets

How to Get Rid of Bugs in Winter

How to Get Rid of Bugs in Winter. Snow covered ground with line of trees.
Pest-proofing your home in fall and winter can help to keep winter bugs away. Check out a few tips to help keep your home pest-free this winter.
Posted in Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Earwigs, Silverfish, Spiders

How to Identify Stinging Insects

How to Identify Stinging Insects. Yellow jacket on white fabric.

Common stinging insect species include paper wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, and mud daubers. We’ve gathered information to help you identify stinging insects.

Posted in Hornets, Mud Daubers, Wasps, Yellow Jackets
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