With the long winter behind us, you may have started to see some sluggish stink bugs around your home. Known as the brown marmorated stink bug, this pest is not native to the states. The first stateside sighting of this insect was in Pennsylvania back in 1998. Since then these pests have spread throughout the continental United […]
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How to Deal with Mosquitoes this Spring
If you thought that this seemingly endless winter has postponed the mosquitoes from attacking, then think again. Many species of mosquitoes are already active. One such species is the northern house mosquito. Adults of this species spend their winter in protected areas, watching over their […]
The Dangers of Hiring Untrained Professionals
There’s a saying that goes “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.” This can be about most things in life, but especially about business owners. When one decides to work in pest control they have to be qualified for the job. You have to get licensed with the state you work in, […]
Carpenter Ants: Blog
Carpenter ants are named because of their tendency to build their homes inside of dead trees. Unlike fire ants or most ant species, they tend to build their nests in trees instead of underground. That being said they can have underground networks around the main colony. However, carpenter ants cannot tell the difference between forest […]
Six Stages of Bed Bug Development
Bed bugs have been a part of civilization since, well, since we’ve had beds. In fact they’ve been around so long that we even have phrases about them. “Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite!” Not that these pests only inhabit beds, though. Bed bugs can also be hiding in your walls and furniture […]