As average temperatures rise, experts are warning of an increase in tick populationsand related diseases. You’ve probably heard that winters have become shorter andmilder than in previous decades. This allows pests of all kinds, including ticks, to remainactive into what have historically been months of hibernation. And fewer of them diebetween peak growing seasons. Unless […]
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 […]
“Splooting” is all the rage this summer season. Never heard of it? You’re not alone! Some have described “splooting” as planking, just done by animals. The two activities do look something alike, but where splooting is concerned, “strengthening core muscles” has nothing to do with the reason! You see, “splooting” is a natural reaction to […]
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 […]
This year has been pretty warm, but we’ve recently experienced a few chilly days, and you know more are on their way. A lot of people have begun switching to cool weather mode by putting up summer clothes, pulling coats out of storage, checking furnaces, etc. You may be one of them. It’s just part […]