Pests

When you think about pests and pest control, come pretty universal bugs and critters come to mind. Every homeowner has to be on the lookout for termites. These tiny bugs can destroy the infrastructure of a home from the inside. You may also picture rodents, like mice, that like to hide in attics and walls.…

Every pest presents a different challenge for you as a homeowner. Some mammals may take up residence in your attic because they’re after shelter. Ants may find their way in through cracks because they’re in search of an easy food source. Bed bugs are a hazard for you and your family. Not only are the…

There’s a whole list of fun things that accompany the change of seasons. Fall evokes the senses with brisk temperatures, a new aesthetic, and fun holidays. It also brings with it a departure of so many of the insects that can bother you during the warmer months. These pests — like mosquitoes and ants —…

While the sheer annoyance and gross-out factors are enough to make many homeowners wary of pests, there are even better reasons to take a zero-tolerance policy with home invaders. Many pests pose biological hazards that can be harmful to you and your family members. Whether it’s what the pests track into your home, what they…

If a critter works its way into your living room, you’re probably going to realize it. It’s hard to imagine a squirrel running around the dining room without causing a scene. However, most pests don’t make their home exactly where you make yours. They get into areas where they won’t be disturbed — in the…

You’ve seen that classic horror movie trope in action before: An apprehensive teenager finds an entrance to the attic in their new home. They start poking around all of the dust-laden relics and eventually find something cursed or haunted. That kicks off a terrifying adventure to try to escape evil or a monster or whatever.…

No one likes mosquitos, and there’s really no reason to keep them around. They’re pests that harm humans and pets alike. In addition to being annoying, their bites can also spread disease. You want to do all you can to avoid these pests. As summer wears into August, this is peak mosquito season. However, there…

When it comes to the things that you really care about in life, you do all you can to protect them. Your health, your automobile, your home — you want to take a preventive approach to the maintenance of these things. If you’re proactive about it, you can decrevase the likelihood that you end up…

Cockroaches are one of the most stubborn, ill-thought-of pests around. They’re associated with messes and dingy apartments. You turn on the lights, and a horde of roaches scatters to the corners of the room. However, cockroaches don’t only infiltrate messy homes. Even if you keep your home clean, you can still battle cockroaches. It can…