August and September – that transition between summer and autumn – means getting the most out of the remaining warm weather. Vacation days get used up like charcoal at a Labor Day Weekend barbeque, and although the lawn has needed care all spring and summer, this is the time to get the yard in order […]
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Destructive Carpenters
Secret tunnels in wood, given away only by what could be mistaken for sawdust or pencil shavings. The thought that comes to most people’s minds is termites. But these white, ant-like insects aren’t the only creatures that could be making a city within your home. Contrary to their names, carpenter ants don’t work with wood. […]
Keep Ticks and Mosquitos Away This Summer
Spring has brought the pest world back to life! Over the past couple months, you’ve probably noticed common nuisances start to appear like ants, termites, and bees. Summer pests, though, can bring some serious health threats. It’s not all fireflies and cicadas, as ticks and mosquitos are in their prime and can carry disease. Most […]
Warm Weather = More Pests
Flowers and birds aren’t all that have returned with the warm weather. Insects are back too! While flowers grow outside your home and stay put, pests can, fly, crawl, and make their way into your home. Soon, your dishwasher is an ant farm or your favorite sweater a buffet. And those are just the harmless […]
Preparing for Spring; How to be a Step Ahead of the Springtime Pests
While it can be difficult to think about springtime during such freezing temperatures, spring is coming up quickly. As nice as this sounds, be careful not to fall victim to springtime pests. Examples of Springtime Pests Common springtime pests include ants (including carpenter ants), bees, beetles, crickets, spiders, ticks, and wasps. Ants are usually the […]