When most people think of spiders that can pose a threat to humans, they probably think of the black widow, which is infamous for its red hourglass marking and painful But a different spider species, known as the brown…
Pest control
The Three Most Common Ant Species
Ants remain one of the most common insects for whom homeowners request services from pest management In the recent survey of PMPs, carpenter ants, odorous house ants, and pavement ants were the three most cited as structural and nuisance…
Six Facts You Didn’t Know About Bed Bugs
Wacky, Weird but True Bed Bug Facts If you follow the news and have seen all the attention bed bugs have received in the past few years, you might think you know all there is to know about this pest:…
Learn How to Keep Bed Bugs From Ruining Your Vacation
Summer is officially here and millions of travelers have images of vacations dancing in their Many things can and do go wrong on vacations, from lost luggage to a mean sunburn, most getaways are hardly ever However, nothing…
Summer’s Biggest Insect Health Risks
Mitigating the Downside to Summer Fun Hurray – summer is finally here! This is a glorious time of long hours of sun and warmth, walks and hikes, swimming, camping and There’s something for everyone in the great But…
How to identify the pest, the nest and the threat
Wasps, yellowjackets, hornets and other stinging insects, are common summertime pests whose stings can be more than just a painful The pest control professional experts report that stinging insects send more than half a million people to the emergency…
Preventing Fleas and Ticks on Dogs, Cats and Other Pets
As a pet owner, you know it is important to provide your pet with regular exercise, a nutritious diet and lots of love and But you also have a responsibility to protect your pet from health risks, such as…
How to Pest-Proof Your Attic & Basement
Many people are anxious about encountering unwanted pests, especially in their own As such, homeowners often take preventative measures as part of their seasonal maintenance However, there are several rooms in a house that can be easily overlooked…
How to Treat Bed Bug Bites and Other Bed Bug FAQs
Is it bed bug season? Bed bugs are active in summer and winter and are not considered “seasonal” in the same sense that mosquitoes, ticks and stinging insects Still, many consider bed bugs to be a greater problem in…
The 5 D’s for successful control of ‘tough mice’ in large facilities
Large facilities provide mice with unlimited sources of entryways, food and hiding Over the years, especially in places with a long history of mouse infestations, mice evolve to be tough and eventually hard to get rid “Tough mice”…