While most of us think of them only as a nuisance, ants really do fill important roles in the environment. Many species dig tunnels that loosen and aerate soil, opening paths for water to reach plant roots. In their search for nectar, they can dislodge insects that damage leaves. As predators, ants will attack slugs […]
If you’re like most people, you probably think of pests as bugs that invade your property in the summer. The category is much broader than that, including insects, arachnids, amphibians, reptiles, and even mammals of various types. Plus, they’re active all year long. In fact, they can be a bigger problem and cause more damage […]
Bedbugs are the stuff of nightmares. Not only do they thrive on human blood, but their bites are extremely painful. What’s more, infestations can develop quickly and are next to impossible to eliminate without professional help. If you’re not familiar with their appearance, bed bugs are small, reddish-brown oval shaped insects. Active at night, they […]
This year has been pretty warm, but we’ve recently experienced a few chilly days, and you know more are on their way. A lot of people have begun switching to cool weather mode by putting up summer clothes, pulling coats out of storage, checking furnaces, etc. You may be one of them. It’s just part […]
According to a government study, fall is the most popular season of the year. It’s a time when natureseems to catch its breath after pushing hard to grow during the long, hot days of summer. Early fall inparticular is a time that people go outside to enjoy working and playing in more moderate temperatures.With summer’s […]