While working last night I noticed a moth flitting around my lamp. I thought it interesting that, here in the middle of winter, a bug had managed to finding its way inside! We’ve put into practice the helpful tips I’ve shared in so many blogs, yet somehow a moth had gotten past the barriers. Looking […]
Trees are dormant, days are short, and it’s cold outside. You’re warm and cozy at home, enjoying a little down time, when suddenly you hear a loud buzzing noise. Something shiny darts past your face on its way to the window. It’s a blow fly! Immediately you wonder “What’s the deal? It’s winter! Aren’t flies […]
If you were asked to name a pest that comes indoors for the winter, mice would probably be the first you’d mention. While they are not the creature pest to seek warmth when temperatures fall, they are particularly well known for taking up residence in people’s homes. But houses and businesses aren’t the only place […]
Cooler weather is here, and stink bugs are looking for a warm place to hunker down for the winter. Maybe you haven’t thought much about these insects, but they migrate to warm places just like other pests. Your house provides everything they need to stay cozy until next spring. The name “stink bug” is extremely […]
Yellowjackets are some of the most troublesome insects in existence. Sometimes called hornets, these short black-and-yellow (or sometimes white), pack a fiery sting that seems way out of proportion to their size. Females usually over-winter in protected outdoor locations; that means they’re looking for cold-weather shelter right now. They begin new colonies every spring. Colonies […]