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Need to know the difference between wasps and hornets? Or how to win the fight against ants? We stay on the cutting edge of the latest news and developments in residential and commercial pest control. Browse our topics to best know how to fight pests in your home or business.
Bites, Bugs and Barbeque
Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean you just shut down the grill until late spring. Regardless of the season, there’s nothing better than fresh grilled chicken, smoked ribs, grilled burgers, hotdogs, veggies and more! If there’s one thing that can dampen...
The Circus is Coming to Town
This attraction is certainly one you DO NOT want to attend! Fleas are not only an itchy annoyance to cats and dogs, but to humans as well. Fleas can cause allergic dermatitis and are the most common transmitter of the rare, but still present, bubonic plague. Fleas can...
THEY’RE BAAACK!
Now that we are officially in the summer months, you will want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Whether it’s a barbecue, pool party, backyard game of corn hole, horseshoes or volleyball, you don’t want to have to endure the onslaught of bugs and you guessed...
Eviction Notice
Are you comfortable sharing your home with flies, ants, roaches, and rats? Of course, the answer is a definitive NO! Regardless of how repulsive they are, many times we are completely unaware of the pest invasion. Did you know that the average home has a minimum of...
What’s Bugging You
This is one question that is asked frequently when it comes to those who have experienced a bed bug infestation. Perhaps you woke up with some strange marks on your pillow case - or you’ve noticed mysterious red welts on your arms. Maybe you’ve spotted them right...
5 Reasons You Need Professional Pest Control
Summer is here, and if you’re like most people, you’ve got plans. These plans usually go hand in hand with spending money. Even beyond this season of the year, it seems the budget gets tighter and tighter throughout the year with unexpected bills and other “life...
Pest Control Tips: Dos and Don’ts
Pest control. It’s a year-round process. There is a constant battle we seem to have with various critters vying for a spot INSIDE our homes and businesses. It may be they are driven inside due to the heat, cold, or attracted inside if they discover a food and/or water...
Why Your Business Needs Pest Control
As a business owner, you already know that your building is the foundation of all sales. Its appearance can quickly increase or decrease profits. Protect your business’ reputation by maintaining a clean and pest-free environment for your customers. Hopper Termite...
Man vs. Mice
How many of us enjoy going out to eat? Satisfying our pallets is a daily task. BUT - not everything that is hungry is human. This brings us to the RODENT! While some animals and pests discover their menu items in the outdoors, many find their way to the inside of your...
Bites, Bugs and Barbeque
Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean you just shut down the grill until late spring. Regardless of the season, there’s nothing better than fresh grilled chicken, smoked ribs, grilled burgers, hotdogs, veggies and more! If there’s one thing that can dampen...
Eviction Notice
Are you comfortable sharing your home with flies, ants, roaches, and rats? Of course, the answer is a definitive NO! Regardless of how repulsive they are, many times we are completely unaware of the pest invasion. Did you know that the average home has a minimum of...
Pest Control Tips: Dos and Don’ts
Pest control. It’s a year-round process. There is a constant battle we seem to have with various critters vying for a spot INSIDE our homes and businesses. It may be they are driven inside due to the heat, cold, or attracted inside if they discover a food and/or water...
The Circus is Coming to Town
This attraction is certainly one you DO NOT want to attend! Fleas are not only an itchy annoyance to cats and dogs, but to humans as well. Fleas can cause allergic dermatitis and are the most common transmitter of the rare, but still present, bubonic plague. Fleas can...
What’s Bugging You
This is one question that is asked frequently when it comes to those who have experienced a bed bug infestation. Perhaps you woke up with some strange marks on your pillow case - or you’ve noticed mysterious red welts on your arms. Maybe you’ve spotted them right...
Why Your Business Needs Pest Control
As a business owner, you already know that your building is the foundation of all sales. Its appearance can quickly increase or decrease profits. Protect your business’ reputation by maintaining a clean and pest-free environment for your customers. Hopper Termite...
THEY’RE BAAACK!
Now that we are officially in the summer months, you will want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Whether it’s a barbecue, pool party, backyard game of corn hole, horseshoes or volleyball, you don’t want to have to endure the onslaught of bugs and you guessed...
5 Reasons You Need Professional Pest Control
Summer is here, and if you’re like most people, you’ve got plans. These plans usually go hand in hand with spending money. Even beyond this season of the year, it seems the budget gets tighter and tighter throughout the year with unexpected bills and other “life...
Man vs. Mice
How many of us enjoy going out to eat? Satisfying our pallets is a daily task. BUT - not everything that is hungry is human. This brings us to the RODENT! While some animals and pests discover their menu items in the outdoors, many find their way to the inside of your...
We’re termite & pest experts
When it comes to protection from pests, we have you covered. Our highly trained technicians are members of the Arkansas Pest Management Association as well as the National Pest Management Association. Call today so we can get a tailored plan started for you and your specific needs!
Common Hotel Pest Problems & How to Deal with Them
In summertime, the tourism industry booms. Children are out of school, parents take more time off work to plan family vacations, and the nice weather encourages people to get out and see the world. If you own or manage a hotel, motel, or any other place where people...
Rodent Populations Spike Due to COVID-19 Closures
With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, restaurants throughout Springdale and the surrounding areas have had to shut their doors to diners, only offering curbside pickup or delivery. Some have even had to shutter their doors altogether and wait out the global pandemic. Due...
Dispelling a Common Myth About Chiggers
Have you ever played in the grass only to have red, itchy bumps immediately after? Many people attribute these bumps to a grass allergy when, in fact, they are most often caused by chigger bites. A chigger is a Trombiculidae mite in its larval stage, which is the only...
Summertime in Arkansas: Rising Temperatures, Barbeques…& Bugs
While the winters in Arkansas don’t get too bad and the springtime brings mild weather that encourages us all to spend a bit more time outdoors, the summertime brings rising temperatures and humidity. While the warmer weather surely makes us want to enjoy swimming,...
Common Causes of Scorpion Infestations
Let’s face it—there’s nothing fun about seeing a scorpion in your home, let alone coming into close contact with one. And when there’s one scorpion, there are usually more because these insects do not wander alone and tend to come in packs. Unfortunately, Arkansas is...
How to Ant-proof Your Food Storage
The current COVID-19 crisis has brought a lot of uncertainty to the world. As we all take part in social distancing, let’s remember to limit our amount of time spent in public spaces. For grocery shopping, try your best to make each trip worthwhile by buying in bulk...