Like it or not, we share this world with insects. Many people consider these critters to be annoying at best and dangerous at worst. In many cases, that’s true. But there are also some interesting facts you may not know. If you just do not like insects give us a call today and we will…
Most pests are naturally outdoor insects, and for the most part, that is where they like to stay. But when they need food or shelter, or when you take them in, they come inside. Other pests come into the house because people carry them in. Bed bugs are a good example. After the government outlawed…
Now that fall is mercifully here, much like plants and animals, as well as some people, many insects “sense” that cooler weather is coming. Their quest for a warm place to spend the winter often leads them to your house. Typically, insects like to winter in a place that is about 50 degrees. The area…
Of all the pests which could be in your house or apartment this fall, spiders are perhaps the most embarrassing and unsettling ones. Bed bugs and roaches are high on this list as well. But spiders are a lot more common than these other two. Typically, spiders thrive in cluttered places. So, if these insects…
“Insect” and “fun” are two words you probably thought you would never see in the same sentence. But when they are not injuring you or damaging your property, these critters are quite interesting. Additionally, many insects are harmless. In fact, they are either a benefit or a hazard. If they aren’t a hazard, they aren’t…
Like many other pests, ants are basically only interested in food. And, since indoor ants are so small, the tiniest crumb can feed an entire colony. As a result, if you have kids, you will probably see ants in the kitchen. Squashing individual ants usually does no good. These bugs leave invisible scent trails for…
Back in “black and white times,” as my kids once called the 1950s and 1960s, mosquito control was easy. Exterminators just sprayed lots of DDT all over your property. This powerful insecticide killed, or at least seriously sickened, basically every breathing organism it touched. That included flies, mosquitoes, pets, and people. Fortunately, black and white…
Professional pest control technicians work hard to keep your home and business free from annoying and dangerous pests, like ants, wasps, rodents, mosquitoes, and fleas. But as the old saying goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. You may not want to take things to this extreme, but some recreation is…
Remember the dinosaur cloning process in Jurassic Park? Mosquitoes bit dinosaurs, scientists used the blood to reconstruct DNA, and mayhem ensued? That’s obviously science fiction, but it is not too far from the truth. Most international health organizations rank the mosquito as the most damaging disease-carrying insect on earth. These flying pests do more than…
Pets are very social creatures. They love being around other animals. They have no way of knowing that this socialization can be dangerous. Furthermore, pets are always on the move. They like to explore new places and also like retreating to a favorite spot. These two personality traits basically explain why pets get fleas. The…
