Where Do Pests Go in Winter?

Where Do Pests Go in Winter?

As we move into the cooler months, you may start to see fewer bugs outside, making it seem like a “pest-free” time. You may think this is because cold temperatures kill most bugs, but they’ve evolved many different ways to survive and thrive until...
Spiders: The Good, the Bad and the Scary

Spiders: The Good, the Bad and the Scary

One of the spookiest things you can find in your home is… spiders! Did you know up to 15% of the population has arachnophobia (intense fear of spiders)? While some arachnids are rightfully feared for their threat to human life, many others are regarded as...
How to Keep Spiders Out

How to Keep Spiders Out

Do you hate seeing spiders in your house? Besides regular pest control spraying, the best way to prevent spiders is to sweep their webs on the outside of your home. If you knock the webs down, eventually they should move on and build somewhere else. We knock down any...
Ants Are A Big Problem

Ants Are A Big Problem

Ants are a big problem right now! This crape myrtle is absolutely infested, as well as the two trees by the front door, giving them direct access to the house. This is why we stress treating spraying the perimeter of the home to create a shield that keep bugs out. We...
Fact Friday: 6 Strange Spider Facts

Fact Friday: 6 Strange Spider Facts

Happy Fact Friday! We’ve got some more fun (if somewhat creepy) facts. Today we’re looking at spiders. 1. There are around 40,000 species of spiders, and the one thing they have in common is that they all produce silk. 2. However, not all spiders spin webs...
Did You Know? Pests Can Cause Asthma

Did You Know? Pests Can Cause Asthma

Did you know? Certain pests like cockroaches and dust mites can trigger asthma and allergies in some people. Roach’s saliva and droppings contain allergens which can affect children especially. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 97...