Horseflies and the Horse fly Bite. What To Do if it Happens to You.
The horse fly bite is more than just a simple nuisance, it is a danger. Horse flies don't just bite horses, they will bite us humans too. Watch out because their bites are painful and could become swollen or infected. Here's a little bit about the horse fly, why its...
Biting Midges
Biting midges are exceptionally small flies that are a known nuisance to people, their pets, livestock, and other types of wildlife. Their habit of blood-sucking has raised concerns among professionals about the transmission of infectious agents and diseases. Biting...
Home Inspection Tips for Buyers
A new home is one of the most significant purchases you can make in your lifetime. You want to love everything about it, so it's important to have it inspected. Here are some inspection tips for buyers. A home is more than just the outward appearance. Homes consists...
June Bugs Have Arrived in Indiana
Summer nights often combine the elements of relaxation, entertainment, and fun; however, with the arrival of June bugs, we must also incorporate a carefully-thought out defensive planning process that eliminate the pesky nature of these creatures. The June bug is a...
How to Get Rid of Fleas in Your House
While learning how to get rid of fleas in your house may seem like a challenging task, it is not impossible. Fleas are a nuisance. Infestations often stem from a domestic pet, such as a cat or a dog. In most instances, fleas will attach to an animal while they are...
Home Inspection Report Basics
A home inspection report is a specially-created document that outlines the findings of a home inspector’s evaluation of a home and the condition of that structure. Immediately following a comprehensive evaluation of a home and all of the systems thereof, an inspector...
Pre-Purchase Home Inspections are Critical to Your Investment
Your home is the single largest investment that you will make during your lifetime; therefore, a pre-purchase home inspection should be performed prior to committing to the investment. A home consists of many complex features, systems, and components. These include...
What to Do During a Home Inspection
A home inspection is a professional consultation that is performed to determine the condition of a home and its systems through a visual inspection of features that are accessible. What Happens During a Home Inspection? A home inspection provides a field evaluation of...
Rodent Control: If You Don’t Think your House Has Rodents, Think Again.
Based on data from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), rodent control is a problem for about one-third of all the residents in America. Missy Henriksen, who serves as the Vice President of Public Affairs of the NPMA, has expounded on the fact that rodents...
What’s That in My Bathtub?
Have you recently witnessed a frightening pest that appears to have hundreds of long legs and move exceptionally fast in your bathtub, or other areas in your home, such as a sink? The house centipede appears to be quite fierce and extremely threatening. The thing is...
Get Your Cracks Inspected and Repaired This Winter
Cracks in your home invite bugs. Repairing these cracks can both prevent and solve infestations of common winter pests. If you're seeing an influx of bugs and don't know where your home's vulnerabilities lie - or how to fix them, you can have your home inspected for...
Prevent Rodent Infestations by Winterizing Your Home
As the temperatures plummet, the winds become harsher, and precipitation abounds, rodents make numerous attempts to gain entry into homes by climbing, clawing, and gnawing. As a result, many types of structural damage may be experienced. Examples include roof damage,...