For some reason, roaches are often seen as a kitchen pest. It is true that roaches love the kitchen because they can typically find food scraps and water there. However, if you clean up your kitchen, you may simply find that the roaches move — to your basement. If this has recently happened to you, here are some changes you can make to your basement for better roach control. Put insecticides in your sump pump pit. Read More»
For many homeowners, the sight of a mouse sends them running to the store for traps, bait, and other do-it-yourself solutions. While mouse traps can be successful in some cases, they aren’t nearly as effective as you might think. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider calling a pest control company instead of trying to eliminate mice on your own: Traps Are Only Effective When Set Precisely Read More»
Though snakes are very necessary for the ecosystem to function correctly, finding them in your yard can be scary. Especially if you are snake phobic or have poisonous snakes, such as rattlesnakes, in your local area. While most snakes are more scared of you than you are of them, there are many things you can do to encourage them to stay off of your property and well away from your family. Read More»
If you hear scratching and squeaking in the walls or ceiling while you’re in bed at night, you probably have mice in your house. A mouse problem isn’t something to ignore because mice are destructive and they spread diseases. If you can’t stand the thought of setting a mouse trap and emptying the catch, then you can call a pest control company for help. Professional help may be needed anyway since mice are often difficult to eradicate once they’ve settled in. Read More»
It may be challenging to eliminate bed bugs with pesticides, but fortunately, the pests are vulnerable to extreme temperatures. High heat will kill the bugs quickly, but the problem is how to expose the bugs to a high enough temperature. Some pest control companies offer this service by bringing large heaters to your home to raise the temperature high enough to kill hidden bugs. Here’s how heat works to kill bed bugs. Read More»