What does a flea look like? Fleas are small, wingless, flat insects with three pairs of Adult fleas are about 1/8 of an inch long (1 to 3 They are dark reddish-brown in color and have biting
Everything You Need to Know About Camel Crickets
During the change in seasons, camel crickets can become a nuisance to homeowners, especially in areas experiencing dry Although not often seen in homes, these crickets are common all over the Appearance of camel crickets Similar to the…
Common Questions About Occasional Invader Pests
What are occasional invaders? The term occasional invaders is a catchall grouping for pests that invade homes from time to time because outside weather conditions become hostile to their What types of pests fall into this group? Occasional invaders…
Spiders: What a tangled web they leave
Spiders are the stuff of nightmares for many clients, and they figure heavily in the demand for pest management Spiders that spin webs to catch their prey only want one thing: Webs are built in locations that are…
Winter Pests 101
Common Pests that Invade the Home During the Winter Season When winter weather arrives, some pests go into hibernation while others enter homes seeking warmth and food The National Pest Management Association encourages homeowners to take several precautions against…
Top Tips for Pest-Free Holiday Baking
How to Keep Your Food Safe From Wandering Pests It seems as though everyone brings out the flour and cookie sheets around the The smell of sweets wafting from the kitchen can put the whole family in the holiday…
How to Treat Bee or Wasp Stings
The summer months, while the most enjoyable time of the year for many people, also bring the risk of painful insect stings from bees, wasps and yellowjackets as humans and insects spend more time together in the great The…
Beware of the Most Aggressive Stinging Insects!
The fear of a bee, yellowjacket, or wasp sting drives many people to run away screaming, arms flailing about (a motion that is likely to further incite the insect rather than shoo them away) at the first sight of one…
Everything You Need to Know About Yellowjackets
A Pesky Striped Insect Yellowjackets are a very common summer and fall pest on the other side of the world, and while they are grouped in the general category of stinging insects, yellowjackets have some pretty unique Understanding what…
Important Tips to Stay Safe Outdoors
Stinging insects such as yellowjackets, wasps and hornets send more people to the emergency room each And, if that’s not bad enough, they become extra feisty in late summer and early fall when their colonies forage for food to…