Many pests that find their way into your business or home can spread disease or cause damage to your house or structures on your property. While you may have been successful in eliminating pests from your environment, it is important to maintain that pest control, especially where food is stored, prepared, or eaten. Maintaining pest prevention is part of integrated … Read More
Scorpion Control: Know the Basics
The Threat of Scorpions For many people living in the southern and southwestern parts of the United States, scorpions present a serious pest problem. Contrary to popular belief, scorpions do not only live in desert regions, but can be found anywhere where there is a sufficient water source and place for shelter. All too often this means people’s properties and homes. … Read More
Why You Need to Check for Termites Now
Don’t let termites turn your home into an all-you-can eat buffet! A part of the cockroach family, termites are stealth insects that can wreak havoc on your property, and lead to thousands of dollars being spent for damages. You have to be vigilant in making sure that they do not invade your home or exterior. This means being able to identify the … Read More
What You Need to Know About Cockroaches
We’ve all heard people talk about cockroaches crawling on someone’s wall. It’s the stuff of both horror movies and comedy skits alike. What a mortifying experience – imagine how you would feel if a cockroach sauntered its way across the wall while you had guests in your house? What would they think of you? We have all thought about that … Read More
Are Pesticides as Dangerous as You Think?
There is a great deal of buzz lately about the use of pesticides and their safety for humans and pets. Horror stories about people becoming dangerously ill or seriously affected by pesticides tend to fuel the fears of people without providing the full picture of the situation. The truth is, the majority of problems that arise from people or pets … Read More
Insect Control Tips for Your Home
Now that spring has finally decided to grace us with its presence we can put away our sweaters and snow boots, while our thoughts turn to warm weather fun. Spring did not arrive alone, though, along with the April showers and May flowers, it bring a host of pests to invade your home, pester your family, and bother your pets. … Read More
How to Get Rid of Wasp Nests
Nothing ruins a fun time in the yard like a wasp nest. They can pop up just about anywhere, and are usually pretty well-hidden. But that does not mean they are impossible to find and eliminate. As the season is warming up, wasps are becoming more and more active. Now is the time to take on the pests before summer … Read More
Six Home Remedies for Wasp and Bee Stings
It’s amazing how much pain a small insect can cause. The area around the sting swells up, the pain lasts for hours, and the itching can last for days. In this situation, you want immediate relief. There are drugstore products designed for bee and wasp stings, but what if you don’t have any on hand? Well, there are a number … Read More
Protecting Your Home from Fire Ants
How to Protect Your Home From Fire Ants Spring brings relaxing warm breezes, abundant foliage and flower displays, and longer days in which to enjoy spending time in you outdoor living space. However, as temperatures heat up, fire ant populations explode. Your first indication of a fire ant colony in your yard is when you or a household member comes … Read More