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 […]
Drat Those Gnats! If you’ve ever seen a cloud of small flying specks circling a fruit bowl or sink, you’ve probably met a gnat or two. These little pests are more than just annoying—they reproduce fast and seem to come from nowhere. But what are gnats really, and how can you stop them from turning […]
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 […]
As average temperatures rise, experts are warning of an increase in tick populationsand related diseases. You’ve probably heard that winters have become shorter andmilder than in previous decades. This allows pests of all kinds, including ticks, to remainactive into what have historically been months of hibernation. And fewer of them diebetween peak growing seasons. Unless […]
Mice are among the most common pests that home and business owners have to deal with. Althoughsometimes depicted as funny little furry creatures, in truth they can be big terrors. Mice ruin food, causedamage property, and generally frustrate people trying to get rid of them. Most importantly, they are ahealth threat as they can carry […]