West Nile virus, Zika virus, chikungunya, dengue, Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. These are just some of the frightening and fairly common diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks every day in the United States. The best protection you can give your child outdoors, other than sunscreen, is a good bug spray that repels … Read more
Ants are among the most common pests on the planet, so there are literally hundreds of products advertised for ant control. Luckily, because they’re so common, I have a ton of experience with them and have tested many products, so I know which ones work and which don’t. In the rest of this guide, I’m … Read more
If you’re on this page, you probably already know what a pest fire ants can be. Along with causing a great deal of lawn damage, their sting is extremely painful. The good news is if you take the right steps, getting rid of fire ants is a rather simple process. Stick around and we’ll show … Read more
Of all the pests we deal with, bed bugs are definitely one of the most disgusting. Sure, roaches and spiders are nasty, but the last place you want to have bugs is where you sleep. These little parasites will literally feed on you while you sleep, and they can leave some nasty looking bite marks … Read more
There’s no doubt about it, discovering bed bugs in your home is horrifying. When you see tell-tale signs of bed bugs, you need to take action right away because they multiply quickly and can spread to every corner of your home To get rid of bed bugs in your home, you’ll need a multi-faceted approach. … Read more
When you’re struggling with bed bugs, you’re willing to try just about anything to get rid of them. If you’ve searched for home remedies to kill bed bugs yourself, you’ve probably been pointed toward diatomaceous earth, a popular natural remedy for treating all types of pests. Most people recommending it have never tested it with … Read more
If you’ve ever had to deal with carpet beetles, you already know how destructive they can be. These tiny pests destroy carpets, furniture, clothing, and on top of all that, they’re difficult to get rid of without the right knowledge and gear. Unlike wood beetles that only eat wood, carpet beetles are notoriously known to … Read more
Working as a pest control technician, one common question I’m asked by homeowners is how to keep squirrels away from bird feeders. The truth is there are a number of viable ways to keep squirrels off bird feeders, but the simplest and most effective way is with a squirrel proof bird feeder. The problem is … Read more
Birds may be cute when they’re visiting your bird bath or bird feeders, but pesky birds definitely aren’t something you want around your home or business. Most people think of cockroaches and rodents when they think of pests but birds can be just as much of a nuisance and potential health threat when left unchecked. … Read more
Aside from freshwater fish, cats are the most common household pets in the United States. Current research suggests there are around 90 million domestic cats and another 60 to 100 million feral cats nationwide. Domestic cats typically make great pets and are often purchased by homeowners to reduce mice and rodent populations in and around … Read more