Despite their intimidating appearance, earwigs are harmless and among the easiest pests to control! If they had a better name and could lose those scary-looking pincers, they would surely have a better reputation. Earwigs range from 1/4 to 1 inch in length. They are glossy dark reddish-brown with lighter colored legs, segmented antennae and somewhat […]
From their creepy appearance to the odd survival tactics they exhibit, cockroaches pose an ick-factor, but they can also pose health risks to humans if they find a way inside your home or business. How many cockroaches to you need to see before taking action? One? Two? More? From their creepy appearance to their weird […]
They’re everywhere…literally. You know them. Creepy lightning-fast eight-legged horrors known for their ability to run, jump, and scare humans. The “scare” part is particularly true when we find them inside our homes. It doesn’t matter if they’re venomous or not, dangerous or benign, most people don’t want spiders in their house. Spiders live in every […]
The holidays are over, and you’re (slowly) getting back to your normal routine. The holiday decorations have been taken down and your visitors have all gone home. Or have they? During the holiday hustle, it’s possible a few rodents came inside and made themselves at home while you weren’t looking. And they’re not planning to go anywhere […]
Frost is in the air and leaves are changing…it’s the time of year for pests to look for a winter home. You’re familiar with many of them…spiders, mice, and others. But one unwanted guest might surprise you: the multicolored Asian Lady Beetle…harmonia axyridis. You probably know them better as ladybugs! Cooler temperatures and frost are […]