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.
Ah, springtime: the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing…the insects are stinging. Now that winter is over, you can expect to encounter stinging insects (and other pests) around your home and yard. There are dozens of stinging insects common in Ohio: you might find bees, wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, mud daubers, and other insects. Here are…
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 ReadingWasps can be quite helpful. No, really. They help pollinate plants. They also help maintain insect populations and serve as a natural pest controller for crop eating insects like caterpillars. However, knowing their benefits won’t make you feel any better if one stings you. You see, unlike, honeybees, many wasps can sting multiple times, and…
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….
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