Now that Daylight Saving Time has arrived a lot of people are getting into spring cleaning. Perhaps you’re one of them. Some folks really look forward to organizing and decluttering after the dark days of winter. Kudos if you are one! But maybe you don’t find great joy in cleaning. That’s understandable. Chances are you […]
Life in the animal world follows long-term climate cycles, with variations occuring during shorter term weather events. This is true for all kinds of creatures, from tiny bugs all the way up to large mammals…including pests! As we are located in the middle of the continental United States, forecasters expect a series of complex events […]
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This bit of wisdom holds true in virtually every area of life and is especially accurate in the world of pest control. A few simple steps will often keep infestations from starting. Even if pests manage to gain a […]
If you’re like most people you’ve probably never heard of cluster flies. Chances are good, however, that you’ve seen some. They range widely across North America and look somewhat like large house flies. But there are significant differences. First of all, cluster flies move more sluggishly and slowly than other species. Watching one you might […]
Fall is the time of year when days grow shorter, chilly temperatures prevail, and spooky sights start popping up everywhere. But it’s not just the season for ghosts, pumpkins, cider, and more. It’s also prime time for pests to sneak indoors in search of winter homes. Uninvited guests like spiders, mice, rats, cockroaches, bats, centipedes, […]