Ah, fall—a time of colorful leaves, comfy sweaters, and…rodent roommates? Those little critters known as mice and rats are gearing up for their winter vacation, and they’ve got their eyes set on your cozy abode. But for mice and rats, fall is the start of house-hunting season. As the weather cools down, rodents start looking […]
Summer’s warm embrace also brings the buzz of flying insects. Like other creatures inour environment, they all have a place. But some pose particular problems. They canbecome nuisances and may pose dangers as well. Wasps and hornets are a couple of species that fall into this category. Sometimesconfused with bees, here’s how you can tell […]
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 […]
You’ve turned off the lights, locked the doors, and settled in for a good night’s sleep. Then “it” begins. An incessant high-pitched chirping noise somewhere inside your house. That’s a sure sign crickets have invaded your domain! A male house cricket can “sing” for hours at a time. It’s his version of a love song. […]
“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” That’s a really old saying, but is as true as ever, especially when fleas are involved. If you ever find these parasites in your home or business, you’ll agree that prevention is definitely a better choice! If you doubt, take a look at the […]