The holidays are over, and you’re (slowly) getting back to your normal routine. The holiday decorations have been taken down and your visitors have all gone home. Or have they? During the holiday hustle, it’s possible a few rodents came inside and made themselves at home while you weren’t looking. And they’re not planning to go anywhere […]
Nothing says “Christmas” quite like a freshly-cut Christmas tree. They are so beautiful and fill your home with a lovely aroma. But regardless of where the tree was grown, chances are good some small pests and insects are living in it. Unless you take precautions, they’ll come inside along with your beautiful tree! We have first-hand experience […]
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 […]