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It’s the time of year when people pull their cold-weather clothes, blankets, hunting gear, and holiday decorations out of storage. When you do this, be extremely watchful for brown recluse spiders. Their venomous bite can make a person quite sick and cause necrosis (skin cell death) at the bite location. A good indication you’re dealing […]
You can always wait until you’ve got termites in your basement, squirrels in your attic, or spiders in your bedroom before you call a pest control company. However, it might be best to consider signing up for a long-term agreement to get ahead of pest problems. Here are some reasons why a long-term pest control […]
Buying a home is exciting, but it’s easy to overlook key concerns during the process. Although inspecting the foundation and other structural features is common practice, you may not have considered the importance of a pest inspection. Many real estate agents suggest getting both a traditional home inspection and a pest inspection. A pest […]
Bed bugs may seem like a pest problem that occurs only in seedy motels, but the truth is that these insects can be found even in your own bed. Bed bug infestations are on the rise, partly due to increased travel and a lack of awareness. Bed bugs can be annoying. They feed on hosts—humans— […]
Mosquitoes are simply unstoppable. These annoying pests have been on this planet for a whopping 46 million years and they show no signs of leaving any time soon. They’re always around to ruin your summer camping trip, BBQ, pool party or sports game. Unless you live in Iceland and Antarctica, you have dealt with the […]
First of all, removing wasp nests can be very dangerous. It is strongly recommended that you hire an experienced professional to do the job for you. If you decide to attempt it yourself, first ensure you are not allergic to wasp stings by setting up an allergy test with your doctor. If you decide to […]
The most commonly known types of wasps are hornets and yellow jackets. While wasps can be invaluable for natural pest control – eating dead insects, spiders, and flies – their potential to injure people and pets makes them something most people want to eliminate. Apart from stinging, their persistence can be irritating and present a […]
Not only are mosquitoes attracted to some people more than others, but they may be attracted to you after different activities. By what strange alchemy does this occur? Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others? According to scientists, it’s mostly chemistry. Some people naturally produce more of the specific chemicals that attract mosquitoes […]
Termites can do rapid and serious damage to any home. The trick to preserving your most valuable asset lies in early diagnosis. While many newer homes are constructed with termite-resistant features, many older homes are not. So if you enjoy beautiful older homes with a lot of history and character, you’ll need to be on […]
What is thatch? Thatch is a layer of living and dead organic matter that accumulates on a lawn between the grass and the soil surface. When a lawn begins to have a spongy feel to it, this can be a sign of excess thatch. Thatch is composed of stem nodes, crowns, fibers of vascular […]