It is true to say that the best type of pest control is the preventative kind; if we take proactive steps now to prevent pests, we will not experience problems in the future. This proves most true when it comes to rodents. Now that fall is here, and winter is not far behind, rodent activity […]
This guest blog was written by Rick Rupkey, Senske Services Las Vegas Branch Manager. When you live in Las Vegas, you come to expect that run-ins with cockroaches are going to be part of your daily experience. It may not happen inside your home, but somewhere between your front door, your car, and wherever it […]
If looks could kill, then the Hobo Spider would be one of the most dangerous spiders in our service area. While this creepy spider does contain some venom in its bite, it is not considered by medical professionals to be poisonous to humans. The hobo spider was first reported in the United States in the […]
With fall fast approaching, homeowners need to start preparing for the fall and winter months. This includes protecting their home from invaders, such as spiders, looking for a place to spend the winter. As the weather cools, spiders will look for places in your home to set up a nest and pass the winter. Here […]
There are few things in life that are more annoying than spending a whole day washing your car only to walk out the next morning and find small sticky spots dripping from a tree branch. This sticky substance is actually called “honeydew” and is the result of your tree being infested with Aphids. Aphids are […]
Summer is the perfect time to start seeing ants in your home. While most ants are harmless to humans, not counting the stress of seeing ants walking across your kitchen counter, Carpenter Ants can cause damage to your home. Usually recognized because of their large size, 1/4″ to 1/2″ long, carpenter ants cause damage to […]
The weather is continuing to warm up and people are spending more time outdoors. With outdoor activity comes the bigger risk of running into ticks and mosquitoes. These vector-borne disease carrying pests have growing populations due to warming temperatures and increased rain. Ticks and mosquitoes are carriers of both Lyme disease and West Nile Virus, […]
Summer is almost fully upon us, and along with it comes all the pests that start to become more and more visible. One of the most terrifying pests people can come into contact with is the Black Widow Spider. One of the three most venomous spiders found in the United States, black widows are a […]
Seeing a swarm of bees slowly moving through the air can be a very intimidating sight. Although a bee swarm can be dangerous to those that are allergic to stings, in most cases bee swarms are docile and don’t pose a threat to humans. A bee swarm is a bee’s method of reproduction. It usually […]
