It’s fun to go on vacation to get away from any stress at home and to have fun or just relax. It’s always fun to bring home souvenirs from your vacation, but one souvenir you don’t want to bring home is pests such as bed bugs or roaches. It’s important to protect yourself from these pests while traveling, so you don’t end up relocating them to your own home. See below for tips on how to prevent this from happening to you:…
Read More »Bright red stains around the house may be an indicator of clover mites. Clover mites are tiny insects about 1⁄30 to one-inch long that start out red then turn brown upon maturing. They are part of the tick family, but they pose no threat to pets or humans. However, they can be a nuisance to plants and crops. Follow these tips to get rid of clover mites. Prepare to Do Pest Control…
Read More »If you have a hard time keeping ants from taking over your kitchen, then you want to take proactive steps to turn your kitchen into a place they don’t find as appealing. Also, if they do still decide to be stubborn and make their way into your kitchen, then you want to know how to kill them without spraying toxic poisons around the areas where you and your family members prepare your food.…
Read More »From picking a floorplan and finalizing a lender to selecting windows and paint colors for the wall, building a home can become overwhelming. While these decisions are usually considered priorities, focusing on pest prevention during the construction of your home is also necessary. Considering that termites cause an estimated $5 billion in damage each year in the United States, preventing these small pests from entering your home during and after the construction process is imperative.…
Read More »From rats to mice, rodents can quickly become a huge concern in a school. These pests can spread diseases like salmonella and staphylococcus, and they may even bite if the students interfere with them. It easier to keep rodents away than to deal with an infestation, so make sure you follow these tips to keep mice and rats away: Don’t allow clutter to accumulate. There are so many supplies in schools that it’s easy for clutter to build up.…
Read More »If you notice strange insects during the night that resemble silverfish in speed, appearance, and size, you may think you have a new species of silverfish in your home. The insects you’re seeing are firebrats. Here’s your guide to firebrats, how they invade your home, and what you can do to keep them out. What Are Firebrats? Firebrats and silverfish both belong in the bristletail family, which describes insects with appendages that look similar to three thin tails.…
Read More »Rats are a type of pest that no homeowner wants to deal with. Seeing a scurrying rat in your home can be very alarming, and it is also possible for rats to carry diseases that can pose a health hazard. Rats can reproduce very quickly, so it is important to be proactive if you suspect that there is a rat infestation in your home. Use the following tips to deal with rats in your house:…
Read More »A termite infestation can have the potential to cause catastrophic structural damage to your house if it is not treated in a timely manner. While homeowners are often aware of the problems that termites can pose, they may not be knowledgeable about the steps for combating or preventing termites from causing this damage. Have Your Home Undergo A Termite Inspection On A Yearly Basis Termites will most often target areas of the home that are extremely difficult for you to see.…
Read More »When you think of spiders, you often think of the poisonous, frightening species. Spiders are common in the home and can be eradicated with the assistance of a pest control expert. Learning about 3 different types of spiders you are likely to see in your home can help you understand these 8-legged creatures a little better so you best know how to get rid of them. House spider As the name implies, this is a common spider found in the home that makes large cobwebs in upper corners of ceilings.…
Read More »If you have a neighbor whose home has been invaded by German cockroaches, you may wonder whether or not the insects have also infested your house. There are signs that can indicate the presence of the pests. Here are a few of them: Empty Egg Sacs Sacs that resemble tiny brown pills may be found around the cabinet corners or other dark spaces within your kitchen or bathroom. Once empty, the light-brown sacs have a translucent appearance and are easily recognizable as a type of insect encasement.…
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