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Cellar Spider Prevention

Posted on October 22, 2020
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How to Prevent Cellar Spiders To keep long-bodied cellar spiders from entering structures in the first place, seal cracks around the foundation of homes and buildings with a silicone-based caulk. Homeowners and business owners should consider using yellow light bulbs for exterior lighting, as... more
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Stinging insects are a painful nuisance

Posted on October 20, 2020
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Stinging insects such as various types of wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and bees, are common summer and early fall pests and their stings can be more than just a painful nuisance. The National Pest Management Association reports that stinging insects send more than half a million people to the... more
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House Spiders

Posted on October 19, 2020
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The common house spider gets its name from the fact that it is usually the spider most often encountered indoors. It is a nuisance pest, probably more because of its webs than the spider itself. The house spider is found worldwide and is common throughout the United States and Canada. Read on... more
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Identifying bed bug infested areas

Posted on October 16, 2020
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If you’ve got bedbugs, you want to find them early before they start to reproduce. It’s much easier—and cheaper—to treat a small infestation than a big one. Yet smaller infestations can be harder to detect. Search for bedbugs yourself, or hire a professional to do an inspection. Some... more
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Yellow Jacket and Wasp Nests

Posted on October 15, 2020
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Yellow jacket and wasps aren't particularly fussy when it comes to finding a spot to settle down and build their new home. All they need is somewhere dry, safe and structurally sound enough to support a nest. They will settle anywhere, with some species preferring hollow trees, rock crevices... more
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What Foods Attract Roaches

Posted on October 13, 2020
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Cockroaches are the oldest surviving insects in the world, scientists believe. This is due to their ability to adapt, and to survive off of almost any food source. Cockroaches are scavengers and will look for food anywhere that they smell it. With the ability to eat natural sources of food as well... more
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Removing Dead Rodents or Nests

Posted on October 12, 2020
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Wear rubber, latex, or vinyl gloves when cleaning up dead rodents or nests. Spray the dead rodent or nest and the surrounding area with a disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water. Soak rodent, nesting materials or droppings in solution for 5 minutes before wiping up with a paper towel... more
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Cleaning Up After Rodents

Posted on October 9, 2020
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Urine and Droppings Take precautions before and during cleanup of rodent-infested areas. Before cleaning, trap the rodents and seal up any entryways to ensure that no rodents can get in. Continue trapping for a week. If no rodents are captured, the active infestation has been eliminated and... more
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Stink Bug Threats

Posted on October 8, 2020
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Native to Asia, stink bugs were accidentally introduced into the United States sometime during the late 1990s. As an invasive species, they do not have any natural predators and can therefore rapidly spread. Stink bugs have become established in many areas of the country, posing a particular threat... more
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Yellow jacket Habits, Habitat, Threats

Posted on October 7, 2020
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Habits Yellow jackets are social insects that live in nests or colonies with up to 4,000 workers. They are most active in the late summer and early autumn when a colony is at its peak. Yellow jackets feed on sweets and proteins, and therefore these pests commonly invade outdoor... more
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