Spring Cleaning… For Bugs. What You Can Do To Keep Bugs Away.

Spring Cleaning… For Bugs. What You Can Do To Keep Bugs Away.

Taking basic measures can keep bugs away from your home. As we start thawing out from the cold of winter, you might have the urge to start packing away all of those heavy coats and sweaters, and giving your home a good spring cleaning.  You’re not the only one...
Pesky Spring Pests – Part 2

Pesky Spring Pests – Part 2

Thank you for rejoining us as we continue our series on pesky spring pests. In our first installment, we covered fleas, ticks, bees, yellow jackets, and wasps. Now, we will continue our series by expounding on spiders, carpenter ants, and rodents. Regardless of the...
Pesky Spring Pests – Part 1

Pesky Spring Pests – Part 1

Spring months are the prime time for pesky pests to start turning up around the home. In the earliest weeks of the season, many spring pests are breeding and others are transitioning from their winter homes to more open spaces. As the snow starts to melt away and the...
Silverfish Infestations Common During Winter

Silverfish Infestations Common During Winter

During the winter months, it is not unusual for silverfish to find their way into structures through rotted holes, cracks that have developed, frames that have broken, and other gaps. In recent years, the infestations of silverfish have become increasingly common...

Safety Tips When Using Natural Remedies for Pest Control

Natural remedies, like essential oils are used in a variety of situations. Some essential oils are used in oil diffusers; others are used to make bath recipes. Many people use essential oils to create soaps and candles. Others use essential oils to create hand-dipped...
Asian Lady Beetles: What to Do About Infestations

Asian Lady Beetles: What to Do About Infestations

In the early 1990s, Asian Lady Beetles (ladybugs) become widely popular when they started infesting homes and other structures within the United States. In most instances, these bugs are considered to be beneficial as they feed upon pests that detrimentally impact...
Eliminate Chiggers Once and for All

Eliminate Chiggers Once and for All

Chiggers are considered to be one of the most annoying and troublesome pests. If you have stumbled across these mites in your yard, your goal should be immediate and total elimination of all chigger habitats situated on your property. These pests are known to have a...
Do-It-Yourself Fall Pest-Proofing

Do-It-Yourself Fall Pest-Proofing

Drops in outdoor temperatures have everyone and everything attempting to move indoors. As fall moves in, it is likely that you and your family will spend a lot of time in front of the fire place, snuggled up in warm blankets, and enjoying each other’s company;...