For homeowners, the discovery of a wasp nest can be a daunting and unsettling experience. The presence of these buzzing insects can quickly turn a peaceful backyard into an unwelcome territory. However, knowledge is power, and understanding the behavior and habits of wasps, as well as learning effective prevention and management strategies, can...

Mud daubers are large wasps with uniquely slender, angular abdomens that make them look straight out of a sci-fi film. They are unmistakable in appearance and easily one of the more intimidating-looking wasp species. For those with a particular fear of stinging insects, encountering a mud dauber may feel like a bad dream come true. But much like...

As spring settles and the outdoors comes alive again, you might notice a steady rise in buzzing insects. For homeowners, this can be an unnerving experience. Due to the many different bee and stinging insect species that exist, it’s not a surprise that many people can’t tell the difference between them all. This is a concern for homeowners because...

Termites – a pest dreaded by many homeowners. Relatively common in homes with wooden structures, drywood termites can cause significant damage to both homes and property. When struggling with a drywood termite infestation, time is of the essence. The longer termites are present and allowed to tunnel through wood in or around your home; the more...

Homeowners take great pride in their homes – and for good reason! A house is one of the largest and most important investments an individual will make in their lifetime. Needless to say, when you’re spending the kind of money involved in purchasing and owning a home, you’ll want your home to stay in great shape. Unfortunately, certain kinds of...

As the weather begins to warm and winter melts into spring, homeowners look forward to many things. We look forward to fresh blooming flowers, working in the garden, and witnessing animals emerge from their sleepy hollows. Unfortunately, bounding deer and zippy rabbits aren’t the only creatures making an appearance. Spring also calls for the...

Termites. The word alone is enough to strike fear in homeowners – and for good reason! Termites are among the most destructive household pests. With voracious appetites and the ability to reproduce seemingly overnight, termites can bring even the sturdiest of homes to their knees. The worst part? Termites are hard to catch in their early stages...

The average cost of termite remediation can be anywhere from $3,000-$8,000 depending on the extent of the damage. Such remediation costs can be so burdensome due to termites’ ability to attack the structure of a home including ruining subfloors, collapsing floors and ceilings, and even wrecking the integrity of a roof. Devastating damage can be...

Drugstore beetles, often referred to as a bread beetle or biscuit beetle, are unique household pests due to their way of introduction to a home. Drugstore beetles very rarely enter your home on purpose or of their own volition. Rather, they are brought into the home by unsuspecting homeowners. Because of their hitchhiking travel tendencies,...

For much of the year, your home fireplace may be overlooked as a potential pest hiding spot. But as temperatures drop and weather changes, many turn to their fireplace for warmth and ambiance. Before you load up that firewood, remember this: fireplaces and chimneys can harbor many different kinds of pests year-round! Could this unlikely source be...