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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.
What To Do In an Encounter With a Skunk
Encountering a skunk can be an unsettling experience, especially due to their well-known defensive mechanism – spraying a foul-smelling liquid. Skunks are generally non-aggressive and resort to spraying only when they feel threatened. Understanding the appropriate...
Potential Structure Damage from Termites
Termites are often called the “silent destroyers” because of their remarkable ability to chew through wood flooring, and even wallpaper undetected. For homeowners and property managers, the threat posed by these pests can lead to significant structure damage from...
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...
How to Keep Raccoons Away
Raccoons may seem harmless and even charming, but they can become a real headache for homeowners when they invade your space. These nocturnal creatures are not only persistent in their search for food but can also cause substantial damage to property and pose health...
Don’t Fall For This
Fall is finally here! With it comes fresh air, leaves that change color, plus it’s guaranteed that the pests are on the move. While the first two are always welcomed, the last one we could certainly do without! Many people fall into the trap of thinking the cooler...
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...
How a Mosquito Infestation Happens
Mosquitos are more than just a nuisance. They can carry serious diseases such as Zika, West Nile Virus, and malaria, posing a health risk to your family and community. Understanding how a mosquito infestation occurs is the first step in effectively managing these...
DIY Pest Control
Taking matters into your own hands on any DIY project can actually be a productive thing - as long as you have some luck and a tad bit of skill. But when it comes to pest control the playing field changes. Even when it comes to buying or selling a home, mortgage...
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...
What To Do In an Encounter With a Skunk
Encountering a skunk can be an unsettling experience, especially due to their well-known defensive mechanism – spraying a foul-smelling liquid. Skunks are generally non-aggressive and resort to spraying only when they feel threatened. Understanding the appropriate...
How to Keep Raccoons Away
Raccoons may seem harmless and even charming, but they can become a real headache for homeowners when they invade your space. These nocturnal creatures are not only persistent in their search for food but can also cause substantial damage to property and pose health...
How a Mosquito Infestation Happens
Mosquitos are more than just a nuisance. They can carry serious diseases such as Zika, West Nile Virus, and malaria, posing a health risk to your family and community. Understanding how a mosquito infestation occurs is the first step in effectively managing these...
Potential Structure Damage from Termites
Termites are often called the “silent destroyers” because of their remarkable ability to chew through wood flooring, and even wallpaper undetected. For homeowners and property managers, the threat posed by these pests can lead to significant structure damage from...
Don’t Fall For This
Fall is finally here! With it comes fresh air, leaves that change color, plus it’s guaranteed that the pests are on the move. While the first two are always welcomed, the last one we could certainly do without! Many people fall into the trap of thinking the cooler...
DIY Pest Control
Taking matters into your own hands on any DIY project can actually be a productive thing - as long as you have some luck and a tad bit of skill. But when it comes to pest control the playing field changes. Even when it comes to buying or selling a home, mortgage...
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...
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How to Avoid a Confrontation with a Scorpion
Scorpions are undeniably scary– they’re pretty big and their stings contain venom that causes a painful reaction in humans. Although most scorpion species are more of a nuisance than a true danger, there is one type of scorpion, known as the Arizona bark scorpion,...
Where Are Bed Bugs Coming From?
Your bed is the ultimate safe haven: a soft, comfortable place where you can unwind from a stressful day, get cozy, and get your much-needed rest. It’s the place you daydream of during endless work meetings and can’t wait to get into after a long day or a late night....
Signs of a Cockroach Infestation
Cockroaches are probably one of the most universally-hated creatures in the world. Although theoretically cockroaches are good for soil and plants, their presence in any home or building is extremely unwelcome– and they can be really difficult to get rid of. If you...
Bees, Wasps, and Hornets: What’re the Differences?
Ah, spring. The time for blooming flowers, rainy days, and buzzing bees. Or is that a bee? With so many different kinds of bugs in the world, how do you know which one you’re looking at? How to Tell the Difference Between Stinging Insects For anyone with an allergy,...
Make Sure to Check for Bed Bugs When You’re on Vacation
It’s a new year, and with COVID numbers hopefully dropping again, you may be planning your next trip. But there’s one souvenir no one wants to bring back from vacation: bed bugs. These nasty critters are notorious for hiding out in hotel rooms and hitching a ride back...
How to Win the Fight Against Ants
If you're a homeowner, then you're no stranger to the battle of trying to keep ants out of your home. Ants are notorious for being one of the most annoying pests that can enter your home. If you see one, you know you're in for a lot more. The typical population size...
