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.
Do you know what happens to pests when the weather gets cold? Most people assume that pests die off, like plants or flowers, or that they go into hibernation, like bears. (This is probably because we don’t see nearly as many pests in the winter as we do in the spring and summer.) Unfortunately for…
Continue ReadingLots of people are afraid of spiders. Just look at all the examples from popular media: the plethora of spider-related horror films (like the 1990 film Arachnophobia), the hundreds of scary spider videos uploaded to YouTube, and the many articles written about why humans are so afraid of spiders. When you type the phrase “Why…
Continue ReadingThe perfect real Christmas tree is tall and full, with a point that prominently displays the star or angel at the top. It’s decorated with twinkling lights and ornaments that your family has collected over the years. It’s also (potentially) filled with up to 25,000 pests! Like many people, you might prefer real evergreen trees…
Continue ReadingIt’s official, fall is here. No, really. You may not be able to tell by the thermostat, but summer is over and you know what that means? Winter is coming. Unfortunately, it could also mean pests are coming (into your home). Believe it or not, winter is prime time for a slew of pests and…
Continue ReadingThere are a lot of ways that insects can get into your home. For example, they may ride in on the back of your furry friend or squeeze through the tiniest crack or crevice. However, another way insects can gain entrance to your home is on you. Yes, unfortunately, some insects can hitchhike a ride…
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