Frost is in the air and leaves are changing…it’s the time of year for pests to look for a winter home. You’re familiar with many of them…spiders, mice, and others. But one unwanted guest might surprise you: the multicolored Asian Lady Beetle…harmonia axyridis. You probably know them better as ladybugs! Cooler temperatures and frost are […]
You’ve turned off the lights, locked the doors, and settled in for a good night’s sleep. Then “it” begins. An incessant high-pitched chirping noise somewhere inside your house. That’s a sure sign crickets have invaded your domain! A male house cricket can “sing” for hours at a time. It’s his version of a love song. […]
When you think about bed bugs, you think about beds…right! Did you know buses are a problem area, too? Think about it: people carry all sorts of things from home when they travel: backpacks, clothes, computers, sports equipment and other items. Bed bugs just love hitching a ride on all these things! A lot of […]
Few things are more annoying than flies! They seem to appear in your home from out of nowhere, and they will stay as long as you allow! Flies come in different varieties, but common house flies are the type we usually see around our homes. Most people think of them only as nuisances, but flies […]
“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” That’s a really old saying, but is as true as ever, especially when fleas are involved. If you ever find these parasites in your home or business, you’ll agree that prevention is definitely a better choice! If you doubt, take a look at the […]