Now that warmer weather is finally approaching, customers are asking about various strange insects that have started appearing inside their homes. In most cases, these are plant-feeding pests that have chosen to spend the winter in the shelter of an attic or tucked away in a wall void. In spring, insects like lady beetles, western
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There are not many pests more disgusting than bed bugs given the fact that they literally feed on our life’s blood. Fortunately, bed bugs don’t spread any identifiable diseases with that feeding, but they can still make us sick. Turns out that bed bugs give off high levels of allergy-causing histamines in their droppings, or
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For decades, we have had safer, more effective, specialized pest control applications at our disposal. Even with offerings such as insect baits, crack and crevice treatments, and pheromone traps, folks still like to reach for what they know, the big guns, better known as “bug bombs.” You might call them bug bombs or “foggers” but
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It won’t be long. It might not feel like spring just yet, but admit it, you’re getting the urge to do some work outside. There are certain outside jobs you can do now that will make a difference in the number of pests that find their way into your home in the coming warmer weather.
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Your intruder doesn’t match a rat either if your description is accurate. Rats have a long, naked tail and their ears and eyes are prominent. It could be that your dog tangled with a shrew. Although shrews are rodent-like, they are not rodents but belong to the order Insectivora. Moles are also in this group
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Yes, it seems like it’s already been an extra cold, extra snowy winter, and we’re just getting started. With this kind of weather, we always hear hopeful comments from customers something like, “Won’t this mean a lot fewer mosquitoes (…or ticks, or yellowjackets, etc.) next year because the cold will have killed them?” You would
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Now that Christmas is another happy memory and a New Year is fast approaching, I think it is a great time to talk about chimneys and pest control. Although many newer homes lack a conventional fire place and chimney of block, brick, and mortar, all heating systems require ventilation. Newer systems are designed with efficiency
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It’s winter and maybe you are already thinking about next summer – anticipating the hot sun, bright blue sky, and…mosquitoes! Researchers at New Mexico State University may have some data that can help you prepare for the next mosquito season. They tested several popular mosquito repellents, including the newer “wearable devices” such as repellent bracelets
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A short article in Garden Gate eNotes reminded me that maybe it’s time to remind you about the importance of looking closely at the label when purchasing a pesticide for home or garden use. Say you’re looking for a weed killer to treat that wild area behind the garden shed. You want something environmentally-friendly and
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