What Should I Know About Moths?
Moths are part of a group of insects that are scientifically referred to as “Lepidoptera”. This translates to mean “scaly-winged”. The various colors and unique patterns of their wings are composed of thousands of very tiny scales. To date, over 2,500 various moth...
Getting Rid of Mice
There are four steps a homeowner can take to start the process of getting rid of mice. First, inspect the home and seal up any holes that mice may enter. Then begin to clean and disinfect, inside and outside of the home. Make sure to remove anything that would attract...
Heat Treatment for Bedbugs is Most Effective
Did you know that of all the ways to combat bedbugs, heat treatment is the most effective strategy for getting rid of bed bugs? Bed bugs are a complete nuisance. They are exceptionally difficult to control due to the fact that they are capable of hiding in such small...
House Centipede or Silverfish? What’s that Bug?
So you’ve stumbled across an unwanted pest in your home. Upon seeing this creature, something is familiar about it. It looks like either a house centipede or a silverfish, but which is it? While it is true that both have long antennae, have an elongated body,...
How to Get Rid of Fleas on Humans
Fleas…on people? Though not something you hear of often, it is quite possible. Despite the fact that fleas are often most a common summer pest associated with pets and wild animals, there are over 2,000 different species of fleas and many that have the capability of...
Wasps: Identifying Stinging Pests
With over 30,000 species currently identified throughout the world, wasps are considered to be a highly diverse type of insect. Naturally, those that we are most familiar with are the brightly-colored, seemingly angry species that travels in groups and poses an...