When it comes to pest management and control, it’s paramount to stay up-to-date on environmental discoveries, extermination innovations and the changing dynamics of the world around us. We think it’s important to share these findings with you, along with the new discoveries and any new topics we uncover in our own day-to-day work as your hometown professionals.
Hearing a lot of buzzing in your backyard this summer? If you frequently notice bees around your home, it’s important to know exactly what kind are buzzing around. Although carpenter bees look similar to harmless bumblebees, the carpenter variety of bees can cause major damage to your home. Knowing the difference between the two will help…
Continue ReadingSpring and summer are the worst months for pests. It’s the time of year when insects come out of their winter “hibernation” to search for food and when they reproduce—meaning you’re likely seeing pests in large numbers. (This year, in fact, is worse than previous years: you might remember from a previous blog post that the mild…
Continue ReadingFor humans, bug bites can be annoying and occasionally, dangerous. After all, a single mosquito bite can be enough to drive us bonkers. The same holds true for our four-legged friends. Unfortunately, their inability to speak and furry coat can make it difficult to recognize when they are suffering from a bug bite or sting….
Continue ReadingNothing can ruin your day quite like a stinging insect. Getting stung can be very painful, at best, and life-threatening, at worst. (More than 2 million Americans are allergic to stings from bees, wasps, and yellow jackets, suffering severe reactions that may require hospitalization.) Unfortunately, you don’t have to go outside to encounter these insects….
Continue ReadingMore than any other common insects, bees and wasps in or around your home and yard can be the source of major disruptions and even pose a danger. It’s during the spring and summer in Columbus, OH, that people see the most bees. And because most are unable to tell the difference between different venomous…
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