Older homes have long been associated with housing unwelcome critters. The aging structures, porous materials, and lack of modern sealing techniques can make older homes understandably at risk for pest problems. However, as construction practices have advanced and building materials have been revamped, newer homes are protected from pest damage...

Now that spring is in full bloom, creatures of all kinds are emerging with renewed energy. Needless to say, this includes bugs, insects, rodents, vermin, various wildlife and… woodpeckers? Yes! Woodpeckers have long stood as a symbol of spring, announcing the changing of seasons and welcoming warmer weather. While woodpeckers in the wild are a...

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...

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...

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...

Like most insects and bugs, the boxelder bug makes an appearance in the spring and hangs around until the temperatures begin to drop. This means that the summertime is the peak season for boxelders (outdoors), which may not come as a surprise to some. It may feel as if there are boxelders EVERYWHERE during the summer… trust us, it’s not just in...

Picture this: it’s the end of a long day and you sink into the couch, sighing into the long-awaited silence. Finally, some peace and quiet! And that’s when you hear it. It’s unmistakable – the scratch, scratch, scratch of a mouse skittering around your ceiling. You jump up from the couch, infuriated, when you see movement out of the corner of your...