Pests
When Do I Need a Pest Control Expert?
If you’ve never employed pest control services before you’re either extremely lucky or you’ve made a mistake. Pests are simply a part of our world, and human homes make for enticing pest homes as well. During the winter, animals seek out warmth and shelter. In the summer when bugs propagate, they’ll look for a steady…
Read MoreHow to Rid Your Home of Irritating Gnats
They don’t suck your blood or bite you in your sleep. They don’t leave dangerous droppings in your attic or eat away at your home’s foundation. And yet, gnats and fruit flies are one of the peskiest pests around. Clinging to your produce and hiding in your coffee maker, they propagate over night and seem…
Read MoreWhat You (Unfortunately) Need to Know About Animal Droppings
It’s not a topic most of us have any love for. It hardly makes for polite dinner conversation, and it’s likely the thing you enjoy least about owning a pet. However, there’s some important information that every homeowner (pet or no pet) should know about animal droppings. The smell and appearance of droppings is incredibly…
Read MorePut Your Bed Bug Fears to Rest
You’ve got plenty of things to keep you awake at night — a mortgage, kids, noisy neighbors — so the last thing you need is a pest hampering your sleep cycle. That’s the exact problem bed bugs present however. These parasitic pests can hide out in mattress cracks and crevasses and bite you when you’re…
Read MoreHelp, I Think I Have Bats!
Help I Think I Have Bats! Shrouded in mystery and evil, these sinister creatures of the night stalk prey while the rest of us sleep unknowingly in our beds. They can transform and suck the blood from poor, unsuspecting victims. Bats truly are demonic beings! Not quite. You’re hopefully at a point in your life…
Read MoreWhy Pests Want Inside Your Home
Finding a pest infestation in your home is irksome, no doubt. You’ve already got all the tenants you want, so you’re definitely not looking to add some creepy crawlies to the roster. Your disdain for invasive critters is well-founded: these unwanted guests often serve as harbingers for bacteria and disease. You don’t want them in…
Read MoreHow to Stop Ants from Ruining Your Summer
The warmer weather brings fun outdoor activities and a reminder that summer is practically here. It’s a time for vacation trips and sunlit evenings. It’s also a time when they come. You can’t hear their footsteps. Unless you’re paying close attention, you won’t even see them. But make no mistake, they are coming for you…
Read More3 Tips to Pest-Proof Your Home
Every season, it can seem like there’s a new swarm of pests to protect your house from, but the battle doesn’t always have to be an uphill battle. Controlling an infestation can seem overwhelming, but the truth is that there are several things you can do to protect your home from the most common pests.…
Read MoreIs That Termite Damage?
Is That Termite Damage? Whether you own or rent your home, one of your greatest fears may be whether or not your home is vulnerable to termite damage. After all, homeowners in the United States spend billions of dollars repairing termite damage every year. Therefore, every spot and speckle on your foundation or walls may…
Read MoreCan You Treat Your Yard For Ticks?
Can You Treat Your Yard for Ticks? California has many different kinds of ticks, but only six of these types are known to bite humans. Ticks are tiny and they can spread disease. They attach themselves to animals and humans and feed by sucking their blood for several days at a time. While they are…
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