The Dreaded Flea

If you have pets which many people do–in fact it is estimated that somewhere between 74 to 96 million cats and 70 to 80 million dogs are owned in the U.S.–than you are familiar with the dreaded flea. Fleas are those tiny reddish-black parasites that jump and infest the fur of your animals, particularly during…

Earwig Infestation? We Can Help!

Don’t let the name earwig scare you. Although they are tiny insects that like dark, moist places, they do not actually burrow into your ears as some believe. However, they are small enough to fit into your ear if they so desired. Where they can be found is in small, dark places, mostly outdoors on,…

A Friendly Insect

If you are one of the many people that abhor insects (or at least don’t like them) remember there are some friendly insects. Well, if not friendly, at least good for the environment and your garden. One of these insects is the antlion. You may know the antlion as a doodle bug. Because they can…

Is There Such A Thing As A Potato Bug?

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For All You Real-estate Agents…

Pest Control for Real Estate Agents Selling a house is all about esthetics, comfort, convenience, and even view. It is a given to make sure the kitchen is clean, and the house smells inviting when staging. And although much of the focus when selling a house is on the floors (carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile), and…

What Are Carpet Beetles?

What Are Carpet Beetles? There are probably more insects in existence than you can possible be familiar with and a carpet beetle may be one. Wait is a carpet beetle? A carpet beetle is a small beetle, about 1/10th of an inch long, whose larva can destroy carpets, fabrics, and other materials, and also invade…

Ways To Control Your Pests

13 Ways to Control Pests It’s summertime and the living is easy they say. However, controlling pests that invade your home may not be so easy. Summertime is the time that all sorts of insects thrive and can make your life miserable. In fact, summer is known for many different infestations including mosquitoes, bees, wasp,…

Carpenter Ants VS Termites

If you are experiencing the swarming of tiny, dark insects inside your home and think you have termites, look again. You may actually have carpenter ants. Carpenter ants can be confused with termites because they are both small, dark, and have wings. However, there are definite differences between a termite and a carpenter ant. Both…

More Than You Care To Know About Termites

What is a termite? Well, it is an insect, of course. Right? Yes. Termites are insects that resemble ants, but are not ants. Although they are tiny, approximately a few millimeters in length, they are detritivores– meaning they eat dead plants and trees which includes wood from trees that your house is made of–and are…

What Is Pest Control?

What Is Pest Control? Summertime is a time for pests. We find ourselves fighting off flying and crawling insects including ants, mosquitos, flies, roaches, termites, and even other types of pests such as rats and mice. In order to enjoy our home and yard in peace, sometimes we need pest control. What is pest control?…