Plan on spending time in the great outdoors? Don’t forget to protect yourself and your family from pesky ticks! They may be tiny, but ticks are capable of transmitting serious illnesses like Lyme disease. Here are some of our tips to prevent ticks: Wear Proper Clothing – If you’re going to spend time in wooded areas and tall […]

Fireflies aren’t flies at all! They’re actually beetles. Fireflies are nocturnal members of the Lampyridae family. Fireflies are efficiency superstars. Fireflies have light organs that are located beneath their abdomens. Although more than 2,000 species bear the name “firefly,” not all fireflies glow. Firefly flashes can be as romantic as a dozen roses…sometimes. Fireflies flash in patterns […]

More than half million people are sent to the emergency room every year due to stinging insects.  Take some of these tips that will help you deal with these pesky creatures. Wear shoes, especially in grassy areas. Stinging insects are attracted to sweets; do not leave drinks or food in accessible areas. Do not attempt […]

It’s hard to prevent a home termite infestation if you don’t know what draws them to your property. Here we collated some of the most common things you could be doing that attracts termites. Firewood & Woodpiles Many homeowners keep firewood stacked against their home or on the stoop for easy access. However, doing so […]

Most species of spiders are not that dangerous to humans and post very little threat to us. Although few are venomous and very nuisance to people. Given the fact that arachnophobia is one of the most common phobia in the world, spiders can really be an annoyance to anyone and become pest. Here are some […]

Arachnophobia is the fear of spiders. It consistently ranked as one of the top phobias in the world. But spiders aren’t all bad. They do provide natural pest control by catching insects in their webs. However, that doesn’t mean they have an open invitation to come into our homes. Spider Control for Homeowners Clean garages, attics and […]

Where to look for bed bugs in a home Couches – Inspect the seams for tiny white eggs, black residue, insect casings and dried, brown blood staining. Baseboards and Rugs – Inspec of your baseboards and carpet edges. Look for black droppings, black streaks, insect skins, blood stains, or the bugs themselves. Electronics – In […]

How to get rid of wasps Whenever you encounter a wasp’s nest don’t ever try to destroy it as they may sting you and causes allergic reaction. But you can give these tips a try: Keep food sources, together with pet food inside. If you are going to have food outside for a picnic or […]

Termites are usually the first wood-boring insect that comes to mind, but carpenter ants and carpenter bees are also insects to look-out for. While they all pose a threat to the home, the invasion, attack and severity of damage differs. Because of this, we need accurate information in identifying the method of control and eradication. […]

This article will put to rest five myths about fleas. MYTH – Flea eggs hatch on the animal. Fact: Their eggs hatch on the ground, in carpeting, furniture and pet bedding – not on pets. Adult fleas attach themselves to animals for a blood meal before reproducing. MYTH – Fleas prefer any warm-blooded animal for […]