usually an action that is facilitated by specially-formulated chemicals in order to achieve a desired effect on insects that feed on humans (i.e. blood), animals, plants, etc.
Termites are a problem for wooden structures in most any state you live in. Termites look at your beautiful home as a giant meal waiting to be devoured. They require the cellulose found in wood to live. Termites have special protozoa and bacteria in their gut which allows them to break down the coarse cellulose […]
This time of year you may run into the common house mouse. This is because temperatures have been getting very cold at night. Mice are mammals and seek warm places in order to stay alive. Your walls, attics, and garage look very attractive to a cold mouse. Once a mouse gets into your home and […]
It may start as an occasional small mound of dirt or a new hole that wasn’t there yesterday. You could see a small trench cave in or there could be some mysterious feces in your yard. These are signs that a mole or a family of moles has moved in. What Are Moles? Moles are […]
The amount of severe damage rodents cause is irreparable at times. They are brilliant creatures that can move through tiny openings regardless of how small they may be. While a rat may require a slightly larger opening, the mice can enter through any space available. The most common entrances they typically access are chimneys, doors, […]
A pest is a generalized word that includes any type of weed, rodent, insect, or even disease that attacks a crop. Pest management is crucial in ensuring the health of you and life around you. Pests can have a detrimental impact on horticulture since it affects the quality, quantity, and of course, the marketability of […]
Pest management is the regulation of any living organism described as a pest that has adverse effects on humans, their activities, and possessions. Different types of organisms are classified as pests, including insects, worms, birds, locusts, weevils, weeds (plant pests), and rodents. Pests can either be found in an agricultural setting like the farm or […]
So your pest control agent has helped solve your pest problem and now you can relax. Breathe a sigh of relief because you no longer see the roaches, the ants, the snakes or whatever it was which tormented you. The pests are gone so why continue the service right? You may be shaking your head […]
Bed bugs are a small parasite which tuck themselves away into your bed and live and reproduce there. We have all heard of them and have been told to avoid this or that place because it may have bed bugs. This hardy insect has been managed well by the pest industry for many decades now. […]
If you are running a business in which customers visit the premises, having good pest control is a must. In fact, it should be considered as important to your business as having running water or electricity. In the age of social media and Google search, it only take one bad inspection or one customer run-in […]
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 […]