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We have all been tasked with the duty of swatting the odd housefly trapped in our home. We all also know how hard it can be to kill one of these pests. But why exactly are they so hard to kill? In this article we take a look at the reasons the housefly is so […]
Termites are active all year long. Once they have infested your house, they can cause damage at any time, regardless of the weather. Spring is a big season for termites since it is the swarming season, and they are visibly more active. At this time of the year, male and female reproductives (termite swarmers) leave […]
You have just discovered feces in your attic, crawlspace, garage or even worse – your house. How can you tell if it is a mouse or a rat? Being able to tell the two apart can be a bit troubling for some people. This is because different species of mouse and rat grow to be […]
We all know that feeling of moving into a brand new home or a used home which is spotless and has passed all the inspections. It is a great feeling knowing that the inside of your home and its structure are safe and clear of pests. But the truth is unless you start battling the […]
Owls are like having your very own pest control agent living in the trees. The more owls you have in your area, the less trouble you will have with small rodents. This is because owls prefer to eat small rodents such as mice or rats over any other food option. The owl uses its superior […]
The common pest is much smaller than us. They are so small that the human eye doesn’t even pick them up unless you are very close to them (and sometimes not at all). This makes it very hard to spot them as they scurry around in your home. Not to mention the fact that some […]
The term “exterminator” is one that is widely used and basically means a person or company which specializes in neutralizing pests. You would see the term used a lot more in years past to describe basically any company which handled pest problems. Today, pest control is used to describe a company which will work to […]
Sometimes the first noticeable sign people have of a rodent infestation is that the electrical wiring in their home has chew marks. If they have pets they may attribute the chewing to them. But many people who don’t have pets instantly become alarmed when they see the chew marks. So, first we would like to […]
If you have ever moved boxes around in the storage area of your home, chances are you have run into silverfish. They aren’t exactly the most threatening of species. They aren’t very big and they don’t make any noises. They don’t move fast and they don’t jump. They are more or less just an annoying […]
Termites are a big deal in the pest world. Homeowners spend in excess of $5B to keep this insect out of their homes and for good reason. The damage a termite causes can dramatically decrease the value of a home. Imagine going to sell your home and you are getting offers that are 30% less […]