TRAPPING TROUBLEMAKERS: A GUIDE TO DEALING WITH SQUIRRELS AND BATS
Squirrels and bats may seem like harmless creatures, but when they invade your home, they can cause major damage and pose serious health risks to you and your family. Here’s what you can do to kick those critters to the curb once and for all. Squirrel Trapping If you thought squirrels were just cute little…
PESTS IN YOUR PIPES?
Experiencing plumbing problems? Issues like clogged drains, leaking pipes or even standing water could mean that you’ve got pests hiding in your pipes. Yuck! Many pests like fruit flies, silverfish, gnats, cockroaches and drain flies find their way into your home or business through – you guessed it – your pipes. Thankfully, drain cleaning is…
HOW TO GET RID OF PANTRY PESTS
The winter months are dragging on and little bugs like moths, weevils and small beetles just love to pop up from the depths of who knows where to ruin your day. These pesky insects that surface from thin air are called pantry pests, and man are they a nuisance. Where there is food, there also…
GOT COCKROACHES IN YOUR HOME?
Cockroaches are common household pests that are particularly good at hiding around your home. These oval-shaped insects can grow to around 2 inches in length, have six legs, two antennae and some species have wings. You may find these pests frequenting your home if food isn’t cleaned and stored correctly or if sanitary measures are…
DON’T LET SQUIRRELS RUIN YOUR HOLIDAY FUN
SIGNS YOU’VE GOT SQUIRRELS IN YOUR PANTS– OOPS, WE MEAN HOME. The holidays are meant to be an enjoyable time spent making memories with family and friends – Don’t let squirrels (or any other household invaders – like some of your favorite in-laws) come in and steal your joy. If you’ve ever watched National Lampoon’s…
6 SIGNS RODENTS HAVE MOVED IN FOR WINTER
They’re small. They’re stealthy. They’re quick. They’re quiet. They’re rodents. These tiny, gnawing mammals can be a real pain to get rid of when they’ve moved into your home for winter. Mice and rats begin looking for a cozy spot to call home in the autumn months and it only takes two things for them…
BE BUG-FREE THIS FALL
Fall is a time for apple orchards, wearing plaid, carving pumpkins and watching the leaves change. It is definitely not a time for bugs. So why are these irritating insects sticking around? Boxelder bugs, wasps, hornets and Asian beetles hit their stride in the cooler months of fall. Luckily we have some tips and tricks…
SAY FAREWELL TO YOUR FLEAS!
They’re small. They’re hard to exterminate. They’re a menace to your home, pets and people. What are they? Fleas. Fleas are no joke. These minute insects are one of the hardest pests to get rid of. Fleas are small parasites that feed on animal or human blood. Flea bites are irritating and itchy to both…
BEES, WASPS AND HORNETS: THE STINGING INSECTS OF SUMMER
Summer months in the Midwest are picturesque. The weather’s hot, the sun is shining, the plants are lush, the flowers are blooming; everything is bright and green again. No longer do we dream of the sun and heat, it’s here! Just picture all of your favorite summertime activities, like relaxing outside on the patio sipping…
MOSQUITOS, SPIDERS & TICKS… OH MY!: THE PESTS OF SPRING
The sun is shining, the trees are budding, the temperature’s rising; everything is coming back to life after that long and seemingly endless winter. Along with the arrival of spring comes the reemergence of springtime pests. YUCK! Every year we look forward to the melting snow and springtime growth, but frequently forgotten, along with those…
