Few things are worse than a carpenter ant infestation making its way into your home or onto your property. Carpenter ants are a fast way to ruin the value of your home and cause stress and damage to you and the ones you love. What are...
No one likes ticks. Just the thought of being bit by a tick makes most people shiver with disgust and instantly feel like they need to do whatever they have to in order to avoid them. The truth of the matter is that ticks are often...
The warming of the air and soil in the spring brings out families from the confines of their homes to their backyards and neighbors. But we’re not the only ones who get a boost of energy once Spring has sprung. Insects, especially the dreaded pests,...
By the time the warmer spring months come rolling around, most people have been ready for Spring for weeks. It’s the favorite time of year for a lot of people and there are plenty of reasons why. Springtime is the time of year when the...
While wood is an extremely useful and versatile material - burning wood keeps people warm, lumber creates paper for journals and textbooks - it can also be host to some serious pests. You can go from having a lovely dream home to an absolute nightmare...
When it comes to pests, carpenter ants rank pretty high among the worst ones. They can do a lot of the annoying stuff regular ants can, such as getting into your food and leaving you with painful bites. But they’re also closely related to termites...
Ants can be a pain to deal with in a home. They’re one of the most common pests, so many DIY ant treatments have appeared over the years. Many claim they’re effective - but is this true? Do ant DIY treatments work? If you’re interested in...
Termites can be a pain. Not only are they noisy and disgusting, but they also cause structural damage that can weaken a home. If you’re buying a house, you might receive a recommendation to get a termite inspection. Why does this matter? Why do you...
Flying insects can be troubling to spot, no matter what they might look like outside. However, different insects can provide dangers to a home. In the warmer months, flying ants and termite swarmers take off simultaneously. How can you tell the difference between the two,...
When it rains, water flows through the gutters. Plants can grow there, and other clogs can fill up the system. Most people expect these. However, there are some creatures many homeowners don’t give a second thought to - bugs. What types of bugs can live...