Rats are always bad for business. These vile creatures will destroy and contaminate anything in their path, which is why preventing and stopping them from entering any business premises is always necessary, especially this fall. Business owners acknowledge a zero tolerance policy when it comes to rats since these pests can easily destroy thousands of dollars in food products and … Read More
The Most Popular Types of Scorpions in the Southwest US
Scorpions are commonly found in the Southwest United States because of the area’s great habitats and appealing temperature. While this part of the U.S. is an ideal place for scorpions, most homeowners still find these arachnids terrifying and dangerous. While most scorpions provide a sting to capture their prey and may sting potentials humans, most scorpions are still considered not … Read More
Why are Wild Animals Entering Your Home
Wildlife and Your Home It is going to get cold this winter, and it is not just you who would be feeling the same way. Animals who naturally live in their natural habitat, such as squirrels raccoons,mice, woodchuck, and other types of wildlife may take refuge in your home, especially when the weather in the mountains become cool and they … Read More
Expect the Black Widow Spider This Winter in California
The black widow spider is best known for the hourglass marking it has on its abdomen and its black body. However, this spider is also known for its strong venom that can be potentially dangerous to sensitive individuals. It is common for male and female spiders regardless of their species to look a bit different, and this is the same … Read More
How Ant Colonies Become Big Pest Problems
All ants live in colonies. Few ant colonies do not create nests to survive. However, most ants, especially those we find indoors live in nests to survive. Ants live in a caste system where they are composed of an egg-laying female or a queen, short-lived males, and sterile female workers. Developed wings usually swarm during the spring and may even … Read More
The 5 Most Common Spiders in Southern California
There are so many different spider species found in Southern California. Most of them are venomous and will seek insects or other spiders to feed on. Although most spiders are venomous, most of them are still not dangerous to people. They may also attack when threatened, but in most cases, these spiders will just run away and hide. Their venom … Read More
The Top 10 Most Common Types of Pests in Houston, TX
Cockroaches The American cockroach and the German cockroach are known to be prevalent in Houston, Texas. Their ability to eat any type of food makes them prevalent in most places. The German cockroach is a common indoor pest while the American cockroach is commonly found in storm drains and utility tunnels because they prefer to stay in warm, moist areas. … Read More
The Top 5 Most Common Pests in New Mexico During the Fall
Mice and Rats With fall here, a large number of mice and rats will seek refuge in homes to keep safe for the coming winter. These rodents can easily enter a building through any hole. They can get inside a house through cracks in foundations, openings in utility lines, loose vents, doors or screens, and so on. These pests are … Read More
Common Pest Control Issues for Food Processing Facilities
Food processing facilities require special attention when it comes to pests. It is always unacceptable to see or allow different pests to harbor in such a facility because this can put the business and their product in jeopardy. No business would want to have their customers to find something in the product that is not on the label that would … Read More
Look out for Scorpions: Scorpion Control for Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico
Over 1,300 species of scorpions are scattered worldwide, and some of them are known residents in the Southern and Southwestern United States, such as in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Most scorpions are not actually poisonous, but there are scorpions that can be harmful to individuals that should be avoided and even eliminated. Scorpions prefer to stay in desert flats, … Read More