What Do Fruit Fly Bites Look Like?
Fruit flies can be one heck of a problem. They multiply quickly, and you might not even know you have them until you disturb a piece of fruit and a cloud of them fly up into your face. And if you’re starting to get little bites on your arms and legs at the same time,…
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Where Do Bed Bugs Hide? How To Find Their 12 Hiding Places
Bed bugs, those tiny nocturnal pests that infest our homes, suck our blood, and cause itchy bites, can be a nightmare to deal with. Their ability to hide and multiply quickly makes eradication challenging. In fact, most of the frustration around bed bugs has more to do with their excellent…
Beach Bugs: Don’t Let Them Bug You On Your Next Vacation
A day at the beach should be a carefree experience, but beach bugs can quickly dampen the mood. From biting insects to annoying pests, these pests can absolutely ruin a seaside weekend. Keep reading this guide to learn more about beach bugs and learn some useful tips on how to…
Do Fake Wasp Nests Work Really?
Memorial Day marked the first day of the barbecue season, and as schools are closing, summer is finally here. Most folks are looking forward to that outdoor time, enjoying the sun and the fresh air. But, if there’s one little pest that knows how to ruin a summer good time,…
The 8 Best Mosquito Fogger for 2023
When it comes to keeping those backyard bloodsuckers at bay, most homeowners will try anything. They’ll douse themselves in spray, hang bug zappers around the property, and light more candles than a seance. But there’s actually a simpler solution to consider: using the best mosquito fogger to keep mosquitoes and…
7 Best Roach Bombs And Foggers in 2023
Any way you look at them, roaches are a problem. Not only do they startle folks when they flip on the light switch at night, they’re also linked to health issues. They carry salmonella and other bacteria, and their presence has been linked to asthma. They also leave behind yellow…
2023 Best Grub Killer Guide for 2023
Grub worms and destructive little things. Grub infestations can cause lawn damage quickly, taking a once beautiful, lush mat of green grass and turning it into a bare, dry, brown patch of scratchy, brittle brush. The following guide on the best grub killer will help DIYers figure out which product…
The 7 Most Common Signs of Lawn Damage From Grubs
We work so hard to keep our lawns lush and green. From feeding to weeding, it’s almost a full-time job. That’s why when lawn grubs feed on our grass roots and damage the yard, it’s enough to make us want to pour concrete over the whole thing and call it…
What Are Grubs? A Deep Drive Into These Lawn-Killing Pests
Anyone who’s ever dug a hole in their lawn only to find some fat, C-shaped grub worms likely knows the feeling of horror. They can attract other animals, cause oddly-shaped dead spots in the grass, and turn a gorgeous lawn brown. And worse yet, these little pests are lawn killers,…
What Do Bed Bugs Look Like to the Human Eye? The Only Guide You’ll Need in 2023
There is something seriously invasive about a bug that invades our beds and bites us while we sleep soundly under our covers. If you add on the notion that we can’t see these bugs (which is a common misconception), bed bugs are downright terrifying. I mean, where do they even…
What Do Stink Bugs Look Like? And Other Facts About Stink Bugs
Stink bugs are large, shield-shaped insects with six legs, long antennae, and green, gray, dark brown, and black coloring. This is particularly true for brown marmorated stink bugs (BSMB), which is the nuisance species we deal with most in the US. That’s the cliff notes version, we’ll answer the question…
What Do Termite Droppings Look Like?
Insect poop is one of the hottest topics in pest control. When folks find what they believe to be insect feces, most want to know right away what they might be dealing with. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about termite droppings, as these can be some of…
What Smell Do Cockroaches Hate?
Man, there is just nothing good about cockroaches. Regardless of the specific type of cockroach, they’re gross, reproduce quickly, and they can be hard to get rid of. Folks who want to take a more natural approach to getting rid of these nasty critters might be wondering, “what smell do…
Flea Vs Tick: What’s the Difference?
The warm afternoon sun is starting to conjure ideations of wonderful spring days. But as we start spending time outdoors during the warmer months, we’re likely to realize the mild winter gave us a doozy of a pest problem to deal with. Pests like fleas and ticks are likely to…
Ticks Vs. Chiggers: Do You Know the Difference?
Spring is just around the corner. We’re all going to be spending more time outside than we have over the past few months, getting things cleaned up and preparing for backyard parties. But with such a mild winter (and I mean mild), the tick and chigger populations are likely to…
15 Easy Methods for Backyard Bugs Control
When the warm weather is upon us, there’s nothing quite like relaxing in our own backyard havens. Drinks in hand, yard games, nights under the stars… You name it; everyone agrees that the backyard’s the place to do it—except for the bugs, of course. Those backyard bugs control your fun,…
Starting a Pest Control Business: The Guide for 2023
Starting a pest control company is a big decision. In many cases, it’s the natural progression of working for a pest control company for many years, and finally feeling that you can do it better. It could also be someone looking to start a side hustle and knowing that folks…
Are Renters Responsible for Pest Control? The Guide for 2023
Landlord and tenant relationships can be challenging, especially when something goes wrong. And in the case of pest infestations, knowing who is responsible for remedying the situation can be seriously murky waters. After all, is pest control landlords responsibility, or does it fall on the tenant? Good question, and we’re…
How To Get Rid of Rice Moth Infestations Naturally in 7 Easy Steps
Picture this: The house is quiet. The warm morning sun is pouring in through the kitchen windows, a wisp of steam from your coffee gently floats, and you’re looking forward to a bowl of your favorite cereal. You grab a bowl and spoon, reach past the kids’ lunches to get…
Silverfish Extermination: 7 Easy Ways To Get Rid of Silverfish
There may be no more aptly named pest than the silverfish. These pests look like silver-colored fish about to get fileted, yet they move as fast and fluidly as a trout in a brook. And they give folks the willies. Exterminating a silverfish infestation can be just as frustrating as…
19 Bugs That Look Like Cockroaches (and some are worse!)
Are you jumping to conclusions and assuming every oblong bug you see is a cockroach? With as gross as they are, and how quickly they can become a serious problem, no one can blame you. But, the truth is that there are a lot of bugs that look like cockroaches…