Pests

So often in life, you’re presented with an either-or choice. In fact, it feels like most of adult life is just choosing between one thing or another: “Which is the lesser of two evils?” It’s easy to get lost in the morass of these choices. That’s why it’s so refreshing and satisfying when you learn…

Tis the holiday season. This is the time of year when the weather turns colder and you celebrate life and your holidays of choice with loved ones. It’s a time for food, fun, friends, and family. It’s also a time of year when you’re bound to have houseguests over. However, if you’re not prepared you…

When you think of a pest, normally you think of an insect or critter that wants to get inside your home and take what’s yours. Whether it’s food or shelter (or most likely both), pests are determined to find their way in and wreak havoc. That’s not always the case. There are plenty of pests…

Everyone dreads the sight of a creepy-crawly skittering across the floor, or the sound of a rodent scratching at the walls. It means a pest has gotten into your home and is causing damage, posing a health risk, or just being a nuisance in general. However, pests don’t even have to get that far to…

September is often the primary indicator of fall. Kids head back to school, football returns to the television screen, and the weather begins to cool. You experience some of the year’s best weather in the fall, but as the season gives way to cooler temperature, you’ll want to look out for potential pests in your…

Compared to rats, mice are supposed to be the cute ones. You find them in laboratories and serving as the heroes in children’s stories. In reality though, you’d like to keep your distance. The skittering of little rodents across your living room floor is bound to cause some discomfort. Hearing scratching in your walls at…

Pests are a multi-level nuisance. Of course, on the surface, it’s unpleasant to share your home with unwanted guests. Creepy crawlers and live rodents showing up in your home intrudes on your peace of mind. Furthermore, these invaders are a potential biohazard. Animal droppings and insect carcasses can spread disease and cause breathing problems for…

Pests are pests, and if you don’t want a particular insect or critter in your home, you should get rid of it. However, it’s important to know what type of problem you’re dealing with. Not all pests are created equal. Some pests cause expensive damage to your home. Some pests can pose health-risks to you…

We fear the more sinister pests because we know their intentions. Termites will gut the interior of your home and cost you thousands of dollars. Bed bugs and mosquitos will leave you covered in red lumps as they bite and draw blood from you. However, other pests may seem more harmless. The opossum, for example,…