How rodents destroy your home

Rodents are naturally destructive animals that can wreak havoc in your house if you let them. Rats and mice are notorious for chewing through anything from wood, cloth, books to upholstered furniture, and insulated wire. Chewing through insulation and wiring places you and your loved ones at the risk of fire and causes appliances to…

How to avoid bed bugs

No one wants to find bed bugs in their home. The good news is, you may not have to if you know how to avoid bed bugs. One way is to cut down on the clutter in your home as much as possible. The more clutter there is, the easier it is for them to…

Can you spot cockroaches during the day?

Most people know that these horrible pests are nocturnal creatures; choosing to hide in dark and moist areas, such as underneath a stove or fridge, or somewhere close to drains and sinks before coming out at night. But we are often contacted by people wondering if they’ve actually seen a roach during the hours of…

Professional pest control for pesky bed bugs

Don’t you just shiver at the thought of these horrible critters infesting your bedroom? Luckily, there are three pest control options that professionals use for debugging. Powerful pesticides are often used to spot treat specific infested areas. Adults, larva and eggs are all killed off by temperatures of 120F, so heat treatment is a very…

Which of these are really spiders?

Here are several possible names for species of spiders which could be active in your home. Which of these do you think are real, and which have we made up? Your choices: The long-legged sac spider, the cat-faced spider, the Miss Muffett spider, the wolf spider, and the bold jumper. Answer in a moment; by…

Tips on how to choose the best pest control company

If pests have infested your home, it is wise to call a pest control expert to get rid of them. However, with so many pests control companies each claiming to deliver quality service, it is sometimes difficult to know which company provides quality pest control services. If that is the case with you, then below…

Pest control during the winter

Winter is coming! And although you may not see insects much during the winter season, they are still there. Some of them migrate, but many of them hibernate or stay deep underground, in water, or even hide in your home. Most insects find a warm place to stay through the winter. Bees and wasps often…

Termite treatment that works

Prevention is important with any invasive pests. In fact, the best pest control is one that keeps pests out of your home. Termites can live in your yard or home for years without being detected. You may have termites in an outbuilding or woodpile without them ever moving on to your house. The best way…

How to pest proof your home before vacation

There is nothing worse than coming home from vacation to find that termites or other pests have had a party in your home while you were away. There are a couple of precautions you can take to keep you from having to call an exterminator the minute you get home. Clean house Leave a clean…

Fleas: a not so tiny problem

Many residents and business owners in Wyoming and Montana believe that only pet owners deal with flea infestations. Worse yet, some people believe that fleas are relatively harmless. The fact is that fleas often cause expensive and even life-threatening problems: – Costly removal: Even if you use do-it-yourself flea spray or bug bombs, you will…