Dec 31, 2021
One of the most infamous known disease carriers, rodents inspire fear, mar social status, and conjure images of filth and waste. These creatures are scavengers and de-composers in the natural world, but they are also one of the most prolific multipliers in the world...
Dec 30, 2021
Often during the fall we see little orange bugs with black spots, is this some kind of new ladybug species? Do they bite? Are they harmful? Should I get rid of them, ladybugs are harmless right? These may be a few of the questions that run through your head when you...
Dec 29, 2021
These creepy crawlies are a nuisance insect that are commonly found throughout the United States. They were given the name silverfish due to their light gray to silvery metallic appearance and their movements that look like a fish swimming. They are sometimes called...
Dec 29, 2021
Of all the creatures that scurry and crawl about, spiders tend to freak us out more than most, especially if the spider is large, hairy and sticks around all the time. The wolf spider, also called ground spider, is one of the most common spiders we see outside and...
Dec 10, 2021
These little pests are tiny, but mighty, and are a huge problem. They make your pets miserable and itchy, and they are known to spread disease, and once they set up operations in your home, they are hard to exterminate. So, why are they difficult to get rid of? A...
Dec 10, 2021
For such a little creature, these parasites create waves of disgust at the thought that they may be lurking in your home sucking blood out of everyone in it. They have a well-deserved reputation, for as little as these tiny vampires are they are also notoriously hard...
Dec 10, 2021
As the seasons change, you will often see an increase in populations of pests in or around your home. During the transition from fall to winter critters like rodents, insects and arachnids find their way into your home. Like all creatures, they are looking for food,...
Dec 10, 2021
This time of year, as air gets crisper and chillier and daylight gets scarcer, we notice that insect populations dwindle quite a lot, well for all but spiders. In the fall we still see plenty of spider webs and spiders, so do they die in winter? Do they survive in...
Dec 10, 2021
Critters that crawl or wiggle often startle people, whether they are dangerous or not. From beetles to spiders to worms to millipedes and centipedes, these creepy crawlies are the last things we want to see in our home. So what about centipedes and millipedes? Are...
Oct 1, 2021
Every home has its share of unwanted guests, whether that is ants, spiders, beetles, bugs, stinging insects or rodents. Moving into the fall months when such creatures are looking for a winter home, how can you keep them out? Well, it starts with work outside....
