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 cockroaches hate?” This guide on…
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 be huge issues this year….
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 be through the roof. In…
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, but we’ve got the guide…
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 will pay handsomely for handling…
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 going to dig into that…
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 a jug of cold milk…
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 fly fishing, too. In this…
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 out there, and most of…
Whether we’ve experienced it or imagined it, we all understand how disgusting it must be to open a box of cereal only to have small bugs tumble out into your bowl. Bugs and food do not mix. But, what if that bug was a drugstore beetle, and it’s actually in your bedroom or bathroom? Why…
Nature teaches us to be both enamored and a bit afraid of brightly-colored insects and animals, and clover mites are no exception. These bright red arachnids look like tiny little specks of cayenne pepper, creating a spicy, poisonous vibe around these little critters. But, the truth is, there isn’t much to fear, and we’ll teach…
Earwigs are seriously intimidating-looking little bugs. They’re long and fast, and they have pincers attached to their rears, and those pincers look like they’re ready for business. And, these bugs also have a bad reputation for crawling into people’s ears while they sleep, making the ear wiggler one of the most feared insects. But the…