Never underestimate the threat of insect pests. From earwigs to ticks to ants to spiders, pests can be more than just an annoying nuisance. Some pests spread diseases endangering your personal health, that of your family, and your pets. Only by looking out for pests and responding at the first sign of them can you […]
What’s your least favorite part of summer? For many people, the answer isn’t the heat; it’s the swarms of ants, cockroaches, and other insects that the season brings. From spreading disease to eating our food to harming the structural integrity of our homes, these bugs produce a host of problems that can quickly grow out […]
With summer around the corner, chances are you have already come face to face with the scourge of warm season activities, flies! Much like you, flies love the warm weather and come out in full force, depending on the weather, from early spring to early summer. Few other pests can ruin an otherwise pleasant backyard […]
Summer is a great time to be in the outdoors! The sunshine brings out many beautiful flowering plants and with them lots of insects. While some insects, like bees and ladybugs, are beneficial to your greenery, others are a terrible threat. Few other creatures in the insect kingdom are more harmful than tree boring beetles. Borers […]
Of all the pests you could find in your home, few are more unsettling than ants. These small but determined insects infest the deepest crevices of your house, making them extremely difficult to remove once they’ve gotten in. All pest ants are unpleasant, but odorous house ants are a particularly serious nuisance, as they can […]
Few experiences are more stressful than coming home to an army of ants on your counters, tables, and cabinets. Not only are these insects unsightly, but they can cause structural damage and feed on your delicious pantry items while creating a nuisance for you and your family. To safeguard both your home and your peace […]
As a homeowner, the last thing you want to learn is that termites have infested your property. Tunneling deep within the wood, these destructive pests are hard to detect until they have spread all over, by which point they will have severely weakened the structure of your house. Only through reliable, effective termite control can […]
Zika has been in the news a lot lately, especially with the Olympics in Rio beginning this month. Our March blog had information about the virus and by now, most everyone has heard about the mosquito-transmitted disease. Unfortunately, it continues to spread and now has made its way into the United States. Virus on the […]
While clover mites and carpet beetles are among the most commonly found pests their behaviors are often poorly understood by both homeowners and pest management companies. Understanding these pest’s biology and behaviors is critical to effective management. Clover Mites Clover mites aren’t insects at all, they are more like ticks and spiders. Clover mites have […]
