Fruit flies in the kitchen? Save money DIY

Fruit flies in the kitchen is a common problem in many homes.  In most cases a pest control company is not needed. Knowing where to look and what to look for will help you solve the problem on your own. Flies in the kitchen? When a commercial customer calls and says that they have fly […]

Can mice be dangerous? Yes, they chew wires

Can mice be dangerous? As a pest management professional I’m painfully aware that droppings are the main reason why people want mice gone.  However, mice along with other rodent pests can cause fires. Mice show up in the strangest places. Can mice be dangerous and cause fires? I’m writing this blog post on the sad […]

Chew holes from rats or mice?

Chew holes from rats are a common sign of their presence.  That’s why it never ceases to amaze me that people who have rats are surprised when we confirm their suspicions.  In fact, most people stay in denial for a while before they call in professional help. If you’re not recognizing chew holes from rats […]

Mouse droppings in the kitchen

Mouse droppings in the kitchen are a hazard It won’t come as a shock to know that fecal from any animal can be dangerous.  This is especially true of mice because they can so easily get into our homes.  Once inside the home mice are give unfettered access to most areas.  The most likely area […]

Strange noises in the attic

Strange noises in the attic is a call that we get often.  As a company we’ve been around for over 22 years.  In that time we’ve learned that a lot of the noises that people hear repeat depending on the season and time of day.  Attics are the most notorious for having this occur. If […]

What do termites look like?

What do termites look like, do you really know?  More often than not the answer is “I know what termites look like I’ve seen them before”.  The truth is that most people are wrong and that’s ok.  There are pest control companies all over the world that would be happy to make the ID for […]

Carpenter ants and moisture

Carpenter ants and moisture go together.  In fact, some of the worst carpenter ant damage that I’ve ever seen has been accompanied by moisture.  This moisture typically means there is a leak.  However, in some cases it’s much worse as you’ll read in this post. Crawl spaces, bugs and moisture Bugs love moisture and crawl […]

Ants in the spring and seasonal changes

Ants in the spring is a normal event for homeowners to call about.  In fact, it’s our number on service request during the months of April-June.  The question is why and what does the weather if anything have to do with it? Weather and pests Every year like clock work we get calls from homeowners […]