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.
The arrival of spring is practically a holiday for pests. While pests can be, well, a pest at any time of year, winter can be a tough time for them. Most of winter is spent trying to simply survive (whether they migrate, overwinter, or go into a hibernation-like state). But when winter ends and spring returns—watch…
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 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 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 ReadingIt’s a wild world out there, even in your own backyard. Just a few steps outside your home, there are numerous animals, bugs, and other pests that can damage your landscaping, your home, and may even be a threat to your health. Of course, that doesn’t mean you need to stay inside and seek shelter….
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