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Pest control is a very broad category of services. On one hand, these experts have to fight larger pests, like rodents. On the other hand, they have to fight tiny pests like bed bugs, cockroaches, and fleas. The exact approach they take in each home depends on the climate, the exact pests involved, and the structure of the home. It's no secret that pest control is a complex and varied topic. We aim to address some of that complexity here on this blog. Start reading, and you will learn more about various pests, and you'll probably pick up some pest control tips, too.

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3 Reasons A Housecat Is Not The Answer To A Rodent Problem

10 September 2020
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Rodents are one of the most common reasons for a call to a pest control service. Whether it is rats or mice, these little mammals seem to enjoy finding refuge in the same homes people live in, and it is understandable why. All the creature comforts like dry areas, heat, food, and water are just as attractive to rodents as humans. One of the first bits of advice many hear if they have a rodent problem is to simply get a cat. Read More …

Mosquito Control Is More Important Than Ever

28 August 2020
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With everything going on at the start of the 2020s, mosquitoes are the last thing you need, yet many areas are dealing with more than their normal share. In some cases, this is because citywide control programs have been scaled back due to pandemic-related staffing issues and cost-cutting, but in other cases, mosquito species are expanding their territories. Areas that were previously not known for mosquitoes or that had relatively mellow mosquitoes are now dealing with more of them and of more aggressive species, and you need to prepare your property to avoid attracting them and their larvae. Read More …

Everything You Need to Know About Ant Pest Control Services

18 August 2020
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Ants are tiny but troublesome. If they get into your home, they can wreak havoc in no time. Getting rid of ants can be a struggle without the right equipment and pest control services.  What type of ants do I have? There are over 12,000 species of ants in the world. The most common ants in North American homes are either a carpenter ants (the big, black ants that you see near rotting wood) or odorous house ants( the small, reddish-brown ants that enter your house in a line looking for food). Read More …

Protecting Your Property Against Skunks

31 July 2020
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When homeowners are thinking of the different types of pests that they will have to manage, it can be easy to primarily focus on rats, squirrels, and other rodents that can target the home. However, skunks can be another pest that can frequently target residential and business properties. While these animals may not be aggressive, they can still be a major problem to have to manage due to their ability to spray foul-smelling fluids on animals that are threatening. Read More …

They’re Not Fish, But They Are Silver! A Guide To Silverfish Infestations

21 July 2020
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Silverfish: their name seems kind of strange at first. If you think about it, though, it's not the worst name they could have. They are silver in color, and although they are not technically fish, they do like wet spaces. As it turns out, knowing about their affinity for wet spaces is actually the key to getting rid of these pests if you happen to have them in your home. Here is the basic information you need to know if you've recently noticed these long, slender bugs creeping in your space. Read More …