Removing unwanted bugs and rodents can get expensive; prevention costs less. So, if you’ve decided to keep your home pest-free, congratulations. You’re on your way to peace of mind, knowing that termites and other damaging creepy crawlies will make their homes elsewhere. But if you aren’t sure what to expect from regular pest control service,…

Do bugs actually go away in the winter? It might seem as if they do, but they don’t. Yes, many species cannot survive when the mercury drops below zero, but before they die, they will find warmth where they can. Some bugs hibernate and others nest to keep warm. The seasons don’t actually kill bugs,…

If you have cockroaches in your home or apartment, you number one priority is getting rid of them. For every cockroach you see, you can be sure there are dozens, or hundreds, hiding in crevices around your home, just waiting for the light to go off and the feast to begin. Nature has blessed the…

The summer season should be a time of fun and sun, not a time of itching and discomfort. Yet this time of year often comes with an increase in bug bites, and many people wonder just why they are so attractive to area insects. If you wake up with bug bites on your legs or…

It has been a long cold winter, but the warmth of summer is finally here. Now that the temperatures are warming up and people are spending more time outside, it is time to get serious about controlling mosquitoes on your property. Those sources of standing water may not have been a big deal in the…

The summer season is just around the corner, and that means just one thing. Pretty soon, your home and yard will be swarming with flies, and you will be frantically trying to get rid of them. You already know that flies are gross, but you may not realize just how disgusting they are. Flies are…

You have worked hard to build a great home for your family, but household pests can turn your dream of home ownership into a real nightmare. The mice that invade our homes live everywhere – they are literally all around us. Given the opportunity, these field mice will quickly find their way into your home,…

Traveling and seeing the world can be great, but if you are not careful, you could bring back a bunch of unwanted visitors. Bed bugs used to be the denizens of fleabag hotels and other questionable accommodations, but lately they have been showing up in 5-star hotel rooms, top-shelf resorts and other unexpected places. Bed…

With every new year comes the promise for improvement. Improvements for our bodies, our minds, our finances, our homes and our lives. When it comes to making improvements in and around our homes, we often think about painting, landscaping, decorating or new furniture and fixtures that will make our spaces look like a room on…

When the temperature drops, people look for cozy places to snuggle up and get warm. Animals look for warm places, too, and this includes our homes. Cockroaches, spiders and rodents are annoying pests that can cause real issues and infestations if you don’t take proper precautions. Pests can cause structural damage as they gnaw through…