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U.S. Homes Under Attack – Which are the Deadliest Pests in our Backyards?

Pests can be much worse than unwelcome, annoying guests in your home. A recent study from the Wilderness Medical Society …

The Best Ways To Get Rid of Mice

A house mouse is troublesome to homeowners; not only do mice eat food meant for people and pets, but they …

How Do Cockroaches Get Into Your Home?

Cockroaches can be found across North America. The good news is that there are things you can do to reduce …

A Landlord’s Guide to Pest Management in Rental Properties

Pests in a rental property can cause conflict between tenants and landlords. With over 16 million American homes reporting seeing …

Dealing With Swarms of Flying Ants

Most of us are familiar with wood-destroying carpenter ants, the small black ants that disrupt picnics, or other types of …

Ladybugs vs. Asian Lady Beetles: How To Tell The Difference

The ladybug is a favorite sight in gardens and has become a symbol of good luck for many gardeners. In …

How To Get Rid of Fleas

When your pet has fleas, it may feel impossible to get rid of them completely. That’s because fleas can actually …

How To Get Rid of Japanese Beetles

Home gardeners and Japanese beetles do not get along well because these insects can do serious damage to a variety …

7 types of Poisonous Spiders

It can be hard to identify a small spider as it runs by or is hanging high up in its …

How To Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

Boxelder bugs are a common, colorful sight across North America. These critters are unique characters in the insect community, with …

What Are Sand Fleas and Do They Bite?

“Sand flea” is a term that is often used to describe any type of small insect that is found on …

How To Get Rid of Carpenter Bees

Carpenter bees can cause a lot of destruction to the wood structures of homes by weakening the wood over time. …

How To Identify Australian Cockroaches

The Australian cockroach is one of the most common types of cockroach, rivaling the prominence of the American cockroach. So, …

How To Keep Horse Flies Away

Horse flies may look intriguing with their iridescent heads and bright green eyes, but their bite isn’t pleasant at all. …

4 Signs of a Cockroach Infestation

The thought of a cockroach infestation is concerning for any homeowner, and that goes double if you’re a restaurant owner. …

Pets and Pests — How to Keep your Furry Friends Safe

When it comes to pests, most pet parents have two main concerns — keeping unwelcome critters out of their homes …

Are Dark Rover Ants Dangerous?

Like many other kinds of pests, dark rover ants are attracted to your home as a source of food, moisture, …

What Are Wolf Spiders and Are They Dangerous?

Wolf spiders are known for their robust size and quick sprint, but these interesting arachnids play an important part in …

How To Control Flies in & Around Your House

We’ve all experienced a buzz near your ears, a quick tickle on your skin, or a surprise landing on the …

What Are the Signs of a Moth Infestation?

Most of us know that moths have a penchant for eating fabric and can wreak havoc on a closet full …

Learn How To Keep Rats Away

Discovering you have a rodent problem in your home is disturbing and can become dangerous. Rats can carry disease directly …

What do Rats Eat

Found across the world, rats—like all animals—have their place in the ecosystem. However, issues tend to arise when wild rats …

What are the Best Mosquito Prevention Tips?

Mosquitoes are found in nearly every corner of the world, with around 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide. These pests aren’t …

A Complete Guide to Housecleaning for Allergy Sufferers

If you suffer from hay fever, dust allergy, or asthma, you know the outdoors are fraught with allergy triggers. But …

What are Brown-Banded Cockroaches (and How to Get Rid of Them)

Even those with a high tolerance for insects can find themselves shuddering at the sight of a cockroach. With their …

How To Get Rid of Beetles

Top Signs of a Beetle Infestation Beetles are an incredibly diverse group of insects. Found on every continent except Antarctica, …

What are Stink Bugs?

Stink bugs, also known as shield bugs, originated from Asia but have been in the U.S. for over 20 years. …

The Oriental Cockroach (aka Water Bug)

Cockroaches have existed on Earth for millions of years, and they’re able to adapt to nearly any type of climate. …

Raccoons: Friend or Foe?

Raccoons are often depicted in children’s cartoons as adorable, wily bandits because of their mask-like markings around their eyes and …

How To Deter Wildlife Pests from Your Yard

What Damage Can Wildlife Pests Cause Around My Home? Wherever you live, chances are there are wildlife pests that can …

How To Get Rid of Centipedes and Millipedes from Your Home

Centipedes and millipedes have those tell-tale legs and segmented bodies that can make them look very similar to each other. …

Top Signs of Termite Damage

Termites are capable of causing a lot of damage to a home’s structure. It’s important to learn the signs of …

How To Spot Bed Bugs In Your Home

If the thought of bed bugs gives you an involuntary shiver, you’re not alone. The presence of these tiny pests …

How to Get Rid of American Cockroaches

Cockroaches are a well-known pest, especially in larger cities where they have access to big buildings full of shelter and …

What Are Yellow Jackets?

Similar to bees, yellow jackets have yellow and black coloring and are important pollinators, despite their vicious sting. However, yellow …

Signs of a Silverfish Infestation and How To Stop It

Silverfish are fairly mysterious to the average person due to their very speedy movements and tendency to live in damp, …

Can You Fumigate a Car? Your Safety Questions Answered

Imagine you are driving along, humming to a catchy tune on the radio, when you see a giant, hairy spider …

What Are Crazy Ants and How Do You Get Rid of Them?

You might have heard them called hairy crazy ants, tawny crazy ants, or rasberry crazy ants—named for exterminator Tom Rasberry, …

How Dangerous Are Brown Recluse Spiders?

Brown recluse spiders have an imposing presence. Large in size, usually around the size of a quarter (including their leg …

What do Paper Wasps Eat?

Paper wasps can be beneficial for landscapes and gardens as their natural prey includes caterpillars and invasive pests, like the …

What To Do if You Find a Black Widow Spider

Although notoriously recognized for their red markings and feared for their venom, black widow spiders actually tend to avoid humans …

What To Know About European Fire Ants

European fire ants are a species of red ant predators that are often unknowingly transported from one area to another. …

What Are Argentine Ants and How Do I Get Rid of Them?

Argentine ants may look like other ants, but they are actually invasive pests introduced to the U.S. from South America. …

What Are Hobo Spiders & Are They Dangerous?

If you live in the northwestern United States, you have probably heard about hobo spiders and have likely seen their …

Your Rodent Repellent Guide – Tips for Keeping Rats and Mice Away from Electrical Wires

When faced with frayed, gnawed wires or rodents scurrying around your premises, you are bound to panic. In 2019, 14.8 …

What Do Tick Bites Look Like?

There are many types of ticks and they all feed on the blood of mammals, including people and their pets. …

How To Spot and Remove a Tick

Whether you find yourself hiking in the woods, mowing the lawn, letting your dog play outside, or just spending time …

What Do Mice Eat: Both in Your Home and Yard

Aside from providing shelter, your home can become especially attractive to mice if the items they like to eat are …

How To Get Rid of Flying Termites

Termites of any kind can live within and cause damage to your home. If you see any flying termites, it …

How To Get Rid of German Cockroaches

The first glimpse of a cockroach, with its quick-moving, tiny legs housed under that flat, oval-shaped husky body can set …

Learn the Warning Signs of Termites

Termites are capable of compromising the structural integrity of your home. But there are ways you can prevent a devastation …

How To Check For Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are tiny insects that live in areas where we sit still or lie down for an extended period …

Everything You Need To Know About Mosquito Season In the U.S.

Mosquitoes are a natural part of living in humid areas. Luckily, for most regions in the U.S., mosquito season is …

How To Deal With Fire Ants

Fire ants have a reputation for their bites and stings—and it’s well earned. But do these ants cause more serious …

Paper Wasps: What You Should Know

Paper wasps can be beneficial for landscapes and gardens as their natural prey includes caterpillars and invasive pests, like the …

7 Tips on Pest Control for Spring

Home Pest Control for Spring and When to Hire an Exterminator There are plenty of pests that want to call …

Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite!

As a kid, were you tucked into bed with the phrase ”sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite!” …

Keep The Pests Away For The Holidays

While the warmer seasons are known more for their pests, there’s still plenty of pests you need to look out …

How To Pest Proof Your Home

The winter months are perfect for getting cozy and warm under a nice blanket, but it is also ideal for …

Halloween Pests And How To Avoid Them

Spiders, rats, and bats, oh my! Those are the pests that come to mind when we think of classic Halloween …

Wood Destroying Insects And What You Need To Know About Them

When you think of what could cause severe damage to your home, your first thought is likely an earthquake, rainstorm, …

As surely as you schedule some time outdoors, you know that mosquitoes plan to join you. They seem to know …

What You Need To Know About House Spiders

Arachnophobia is one of the most common and prominent fears in the world! Don’t feel bad if you suffer from …

Ant Infestations: Facts Every Homeowner Should Know

You know the drill: one day, you spot an ant or two roaming around your kitchen or bathroom, and the …

Are Pests Making My Allergies Worse?

Springtime marks the peak of allergy season, but it’s not the end of the season by any means. While things …

Four Signs Your Home May Have A Bed Bug Problem

Some pests inspire a feeling of annoyance and some pests make you feel dread and hopelessness. One of those pests …

Why You Should Call The Pros When It Comes To Rodent Problems In Your Home

Several types of rodents live in the U.S., but all of them have one thing in common. They’re all dangerous and destructive. …

What Every Property Owner Ought To Know About The Dangers Of Cockroaches

Cockroaches are a rather intimidating pest to find in your property in part because they are so difficult to get …

Mosquitoes In Atlanta Are More Dangerous Than You May Think

There’s no quicker way to ruin a barbeque than to have swarms of mosquitos infesting the area. Their bites leave …

Seven Lies People Have Been Told About Bed Bugs

Chances are you have heard about bed bugs. The question is, is what you heard true? Many rumors and myths …

Five Reasons Ants Come Into Homes

When ants invade your home, they can arrive in huge numbers. They can be difficult to get rid of. And …

Everything You Need To Know About Termite Swarmers

Subterranean termites are sneaky. It isn’t their fault; they’re wired that way. The only termites in a colony that eat …

It’s A Good Time To Think About Termite Control In Atlanta

The south and termites go together like peanut butter and jelly. Due to our higher year-round temperatures, and humid climate, …

Exclusive Guide To Ant Prevention

No one likes finding a trail of ants crawling through their house. Unfortunately, our area is highly susceptible to ant infestations. No …

Homeowners Ultimate Rodent Prevention Guide

Almost nothing can affect the safety and comfort of your home as quickly as a rodent infestation. High levels of …

Does Anyone Else Want To Avoid Rodents?

When rodents bump, thump and scrape around inside your walls at night, you’re going to be inspired to do something about these …

Why Do I Have Cockroaches In My Home?

In our service area, we have three cockroach species that cause the most trouble. They are the American cockroach, German cockroach, …

What Every Homeowner Ought To Know About Rodents

There are basically four types of rodents; two of them are types of rats and two are types of mice. …

Everything You Should Know About Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes can be a pain – quite literally. These party crashers can make any outdoor event miserable, but they are …