Mice are among the most common pests that home and business owners have to deal with. Althoughsometimes depicted as funny little furry creatures, in truth they can be big terrors. Mice ruin food, causedamage property, and generally frustrate people trying to get rid of them. Most importantly, they are ahealth threat as they can carry […]
Hornets are dangerous flying insects that can cause series harm to property and people. They are know to attack in large numbers and can deliver painful stings. Unlike bees, they can sting a victim multiple times. Their venom is not more dangerous than that of wasps, except it contains histamines, a primary cause of allergic […]
Sound the alarm! Time for action! Ticks…the sworn enemies of both people and pets…are back and they are hungry! Lots of pests become active this time of year, but few pose the problems ticks do. They cannot jump or fly. That’s not their “superpower.” But they can climb, and they do it well! Using this […]
When I say “pest control,” what comes to mind? Many people think about treatments to keep creepy-crawly insects at bay. Others think about removing rodents and preventing their return. Very few folks equate pest control with pigeons. However, these birds are the very definition of a pest.They overwhelm their environment, create health issues, and cause […]
While most of us think of them only as a nuisance, ants really do fill important roles in the environment. Many species dig tunnels that loosen and aerate soil, opening paths for water to reach plant roots. In their search for nectar, they can dislodge insects that damage leaves. As predators, ants will attack slugs […]