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...

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...

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...

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...

Known for their large size and notably painful stings, bald-faced hornets are warm-weather pests with a reputation that precedes them. While these hornets become active as soon as the weather starts to become mild, it’s not until mid-to-late summer that the population grows abundant. When this happens, it may be tempting to take matters into your...

Rising temperatures can mean a lot of things to many people. It can mean summer break, beachside vacations, or afternoons sipping lemonade by the pool. Maybe it means water skiing at the local lake or fishing late into the evening, hoping for one more bite. But for homeowners, it means the arrival of numerous troublesome pests, each one more...

It has been noted that this winter will likely see above-average precipitation amounts across much of the Midwest, including major cities such as Denver, Chicago, and Indianapolis. Many people might consider colder weather and heavy snow as a stopgap against pest presence, killing off invasive species. However, it is critical to remain vigilant...

Many homes and businesses do not give pest control or pest management services much–if any–consideration until a pest problem has actually been detected. This is troublesome, because by the time pests are evident to building residents, it likely means they’ve become deeply embedded in the infrastructure or have a flourishing population that cannot...

During the winter months, fireplaces start getting used far more often as friends and family seek ways to warm themselves and create a cozy, comfortable atmosphere far away from the snow outside. Yet even when they’re being used, fireplaces and chimneys can harbor numerous pests that can drag down the holiday spirit and make even the best home...

Moving beyond the Christmas tree and its ornaments, many other holiday decorations around the house can act as pest homes, causing you trouble that lasts well beyond the New Year. Especially as people are getting craftier about their Christmas decorations, they will often use more natural materials including pine cones, branches, and pine needles...