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Ant Prevention Tips

Posted on August 22, 2019
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Eliminate standing water. Pests, such as Argentine ants are attracted to moisture. Keep tree branches and other plants cut back from the house. Sometimes pests use these branches to get into your home. Make sure that there are no cracks or little openings around the bottom of your house.... more
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How to Deal with Carpenter Bees | Bug Tip Tuesday

Posted on August 20, 2019
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Fill Abandoned Holes: When carpenter bees emerge in spring and again in fall, fill holes with a bit of steel wool, a wad of aluminum foil, a dowel and wood glue, or even caulk. After filling the holes completely, paint over them. Treat Active Holes: If the holes are still active, you may... more
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General information about Cockroaches

Posted on August 19, 2019
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Cockroaches are among the most important pests of households and commercial establishments. Not only is their mere presence a nuisance, but they are known to be capable of carrying many common disease pathogens as well as causing allergic reactions in many people. Of the approximately 4,000 living... more
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Are Flies Harmful?

Posted on August 18, 2019
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Common houseflies, blow flies, and flesh flies do not bite, but they do carry certain diseases. This makes it important to find natural ways to kill flies. To understand why flies spread various diseases, take a look at their unique feeding habit. Flies land and feed on decaying organic matter... more
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More ant facts you may not of known

Posted on August 16, 2019
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Ants are one of the most successful groups of insects. They are social insects that live in colonies which are usually located in the ground, but they may enter buildings for shelter and/or food. Ants feed on practically every kind of food, but those entering homes are looking for sweets and/or... more
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Bee sting

Posted on August 16, 2019
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Overview Bee stings are a common outdoor nuisance. In most cases, bee stings are just annoying, and home treatment is all that's necessary to ease the pain of bee stings. But if you're allergic to bee stings or you get stung numerous times, you may have a more-serious reaction that requires... more
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Little-Known Facts about Mosquitoes

Posted on August 15, 2019
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(There are approximately 3,500 species of mosquitoes, so behavior can vary) Only female mosquitoes bite when they want to reproduce, otherwise they prefer flower nectar. The males also survive on flower nectar and don't take blood meals. Humans typically aren't a mosquito's first choice for... more
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Get Rid of Fruit Flies in 5 Ways | Bug Tip Tuesday

Posted on August 13, 2019
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Fruit flies can be the bane of every homeowner's existence, no matter what time of year it is. A fruit fly infestation can quickly spiral out of control if steps aren't taken at the first sign of a fruit fly problem. They're small, numerous and peskier than most other insects as they swarm... more
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Red meat allergy from tick bite

Posted on August 12, 2019
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The lone star tick, found in the eastern half of the U.S. and Mexico, can cause you to develop an alpha-gal allergy. Alpha-gal is a sugar found in red meats like beef, lamb and pork. Lone star tick bites, it seems, increase the level of antibodies for alpha-gal in your body, leading to allergic... more
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The Brown Stink Bug

Posted on August 11, 2019
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The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (referred to by the acronym, BMSB) (Halyomorpha halys) is a newly introduced pest in the United States. It is speculated that the adult insects stowed away inside bulk freight containers arriving from Asia, as happens with many invading insects to get here. BMSB is... more
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