Silverfish, also known as bristletails, typically seek out warm, damp, and humid habitats. While that may not sound like your home, in the chilly winter months, silverfish can become a lot more compromising in what they consider to be the perfect environment. As temperatures drop, many homeowners report a sudden influx of silverfish in their...

Ants are a common household pest that requires routine prevention and management to keep them at bay. Considered to be one of the most resilient pests homeowners can encounter, these tiny intruders can cause big headaches. With the ability to appear practically out of nowhere, you may find that one day your home is pest-free, while the next, it is...

Scorpions are among the most feared pests we help our homeowners with. It’s actually a much more commonly encountered pest than you may think! Especially for those living in scorpion-free states, it might be hard to grasp just how widespread scorpions are in the United States. There are around 90 species of scorpions in the US alone, and they...

Fall can mean a lot of things: a beautiful mosaic of changing leaves, the fast approach of spooky season, or maybe even the opportunity to drink pumpkin spice everything. For us at EcoShield, we have one fall-weather topic on our mind: overwintering pests. As the weather continues to cool, the potential for unwanted pests seeking reprieve from the...

Bats are a particularly difficult pest to remove from your home, but maybe not for the reasons you may think. Many of our homeowners fear bats for their ability to spread rabies and their somewhat unsettling appearance – it’s easy to understand why someone may want them out of their attic now. Unfortunately for homeowners, bats are a legally...

Centipedes. Millipedes. What’s the difference? And why should I care? While the centipede and millipede look quite similar (and are often confused for one another) they are far from the same insect. Among the visual characteristics and differences, centipedes and millipedes also differ in their behavior and threat to humans. As a homeowner, it is...

Many homeowners never give their home’s insulation a second thought. What’s there to think about? You know your home has insulation and that insulation is serving its purpose (whatever that may be.) Many of us never stop to consider how well the insulation is serving that purpose or even exactly what the purpose of insulation is. It’s a little...

Overwintering. It’s a term pest control professionals frequently mention this time of year, but what does it mean? As a homeowner, overwintering is a crucial term for you to know and understand. Dr. Jim Fredericks, chief entomologist for the National Pest Management Association, describes overwintering as the act of bugs, spiders and rodents...

As the weather begins to cool and fall creeps around the corner, many fall festivities are on our minds. Pumpkin patches, hayrides, autumnal leaves… and rodents!? For homeowners (and your friends here at EcoShield!), cooler weather can mean creeping critters moving indoors to beat the chill. Various mice, rats, and even squirrels may see your home...

Mice are common household pests for the typical homeowner, and as such, they are a major concern for homeowners. Prolific reproducers and capable of truly disastrous damage to homes, it’s not surprising that we encounter many questions about mice. Why do I have mice in my home? How can I keep mice out? What are some signs of a mouse infestation?...