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.
Come fall, stink bugs are back—and in full force. In the summer, these agricultural pests feed on apples, peaches, blackberries, tomatoes, corn, soybeans, lima beans and green peppers. As the weather turns cooler and winter approaches, stink bugs gather in large numbers on a house’s exterior as well as inside your home. Stink bugs, though…
Continue ReadingPest control is important year-round, but it is particularly relevant in the winter. Most insects and rodents don’t die off during the colder months: instead, they flee toward warmth and shelter. This means that your rental home or apartment building looks very inviting right now, and your tenants are most at risk of a pest infestation….
Continue ReadingDo 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 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 ReadingStink bugs are on the rise this year – and in the fall, these insects can become a big problem as they become home invaders. The particular stink bug that is causing so much alarm is the brown marmorated stink bug. The brown marmorated stink bug is characterized by its shield-like shape, in varying tones…
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