There are, basically, two types of spiders that are found in and around the home. The first type is identified as “hunting” and the second type are identified as “web-building”. In this guide, we will outline the common hunting spiders found in and around the home....
According to those that specialize in pest studies and control, populations of web-building spiders typically increase during the spring months. During the fall months, it is common for web-building spiders to seek out refuge in buildings as the interior areas of...
While spiders are abundantly present all throughout the year, the highest level of visibility occurs in the Fall months. The main reason is, the process of “ballooning” occurs in autumn. This is when spiders climb onto various types of surfaces, and then create a...
In the past several weeks, you have been following our series, “Fall Pest Guide”. This series has expounded on the most common pests during the fall months. These include spiders, mice, stink bugs, crickets, and box elder beetles. This week, in the final installment...
Box elder beetles are considered to be a common nuisance in the United States. These annoying pests are approximately a half inch in length. The insects are mostly black, but, do have red or reddish-colored lines on the back section of their bodies. These insects...
Thank you for reading the third installment of our series, “Fall Pest Guide”. In the past few weeks, you have been introduced to a wide array of pests that commonly become a nuisance to humans during the fall months. These include spiders, mice, and stink bugs. This...
Now that fall is in full-swing, many are starting to notice a wide array of creatures, insects, and pests. While the trees are lined with colorful displays of the crisp, cool season, many lawns and homes are becoming lined with pests and becoming a nuisance to humans....
Fall is considered to be a favorite season among most. It signals the start of cool, crisp air, the transition of leaves from green hues to colorful red, orange, yellow, brown, and purple varieties, and fun-filled gatherings surrounding football season, Halloween, and...