Pest Advice Blog

A camper or RV is like a miniature house on wheels that you can take for a trip to escape your normal problems and stresses for a short time. However, it is at least as vulnerable, and in some cases more vulnerable, to rodent infestation, as your …

When you own and operate a restaurant, it is important to keep your premises free of pests. Many are attracted to restaurants because they feed upon the residues of food preparation and consumption, and these pests can pose health risks to your …

Many spiders are so tiny that you don’t notice them until after they bite. By then, it may be impossible to tell which kind of arachnid sunk its fangs into you. While bug bites seem like a fact of life, they can actually be quite dangerous. If you …

While carpenter ants aren’t dangerous to humans, they can wreak havoc on your house. These tiny creatures use wood for nest building, which means your home’s internal structures are the perfect location for tunnelling. If they get inside the walls, …

Ant farms were popular in the past as a way to study an ant colony. Carpenter ant colonies are complex social systems in which each ant has a specific role. The carpenter ant queen is more than just the ruler of the colony. She lays eggs that …

Mice can be a nuisance in any home, but they can be especially troublesome when they fall into pools. Pool mice aren’t dangerous, but they are hazardous to your health and safety. Luckily, homeowners can take a few simple steps to deter mice from …

If you have difficulty telling the difference between bees and wasps, you’re in good company. Even entomologists, who are scientists who specifically study insects, sometimes struggle. Nevertheless, knowing what type of insect you are dealing with …

Calls for professional mosquito control are common among owners of homes and commercial buildings, and it is easy to understand why. Mosquitoes are among the most aggravating insects in existence. Their itchy bites cause misery for several days and …

Mice are small, furry creatures that make themselves at home indoors and outdoors, much to the demise of homeowners. While essentially harmless, they are found worldwide and can carry several diseases. In an urban environment, rodents can become …

  Ticks are obligate parasites. This means that they need to feed on the blood of hosts in order to survive. Unfortunately, although the bites themselves do not hurt, they can expose you to serious diseases. Because nature intended ticks to feed on …

When you spend time outdoors in the fall, spring or summer, you have to be careful about ticks. Ticks can be hiding in a variety of places in your yard or your property. Avoiding ticks is the only way to prevent tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme …

  The appearance of winged carpenter ants in your home can be very alarming. Like other carpenter ants, they are large compared to other ant species, and winged carpenter ants can be even larger than workers. A few winged carpenter ants in your home …