Silkworms aren’t the only producers of the tensile material called silk. While the name suggests that they dominate the field, spiders can also create silk though they produce far less than the silkworm does. The silkworm is more specifically the larvae of the Bombyx silk moth, whereas spider silk production isn’t limited to just one … Continue reading PEI Pest Control: How Do Spiders Make Silk?
As the weather turns warmer, queen wasps come out of hibernation and start building nests to raise the next generation. The nests typically start out small and are hard to notice. However, as the colony grows bigger, they continue to add onto the nest, and by the end of the season, it can be quite … Continue reading PEI Pest Control: How Long Does a Wasp Nest Last?
An infestation of carpenter ants can damage your property, but Four Seasons pest control can resolve it or potentially even prevent it. Carpenter ants infest homes because the wood they need to make nests is often soft and pliable. The home gives ready access to the food that carpenter ants need to survive. What Do … Continue reading What Carpenter Ants Actually Do With Food