Garden Pest Control

The good news is that the housing market in the US is on the rise. The bad news is that more and more first-time homebuyers are deciding to take the plunge and purchase a property without doing the proper research in advance. In most cases, a savvy real estate agent can protect you from investing…

Just like it sounds, a cobweb spider is a web-building spider that can often be found in nooks and crannies around the house. Of course, it may be frustrating to try to keep your house clean day after day when cobweb spiders are building webs in cabinets, underneath counter tops, and in the corner of…

You may be on the hunt for natural ways to get rid of spiders around the house to keep your home 100% free from creepy, crawly critters. But the truth is that having a few spiders at home can work to your advantage as a natural, effective way to keep bug populations under control. Are…

Spiders may not be what you consider “man’s best friend.” In fact, many people have serious phobias about these eight-legged creatures. If you happen to see a spider around the house, your first reaction may be to run for cover or try to kill it as quickly as possible. But expert exterminators caution against killing…

Although most people consider cockroaches pesky little critters that they would rather not find around the house, cockroaches have been known to cause deeper issues that can affect a family’s health for the worse. Cockroaches and Asthma It’s true! Droppings or body parts of cockroaches have been known to trigger asthma attacks, according to the…

As they say at the War College, “Know thy enemy.” Cockroaches are nasty, carry diseases and seem nearly impossible to eliminate. What we want to do is give you some facts – fun or not – about the most common roach in these parts. They’re technically known as Periplaneta fuliginosa or smokybrown cockroaches. You’ll recognize…

What did we ever do without pre-packaged mulch from the lawn-and-garden shop? Using this woody ground cover helps keep plants moist, prevents outbreaks of weeds and insulates all the living things it surrounds from the ravages of nature. There is a downside. Termites thrive on wood. The big question is: Are you inviting these close…

This year may be one of the worst times in quite a while for some summer insects. Blame it on two factors: The blistering summer heat and how there was practically no winter in some regions of the United States. As we head into the dog days, ask yourself: Are you prepared to tackle a…

Well folks, it looks like the borders of our great nation were finally breached for the first time by a new emergent pest from Europe. If you haven’t read about it in the news already, let us be the first to highlight the details for you. The nuisance known as the Elm Seed Bug is…

What happens when you cross unusually warm winter with excessive humidity and spring showers in the follow-up? A utopian paradise for insects and pest galore. Many Americans are discovering that 2012 is going to be a romping bug fest all year round, and Google search engines are full of inquiries about pest control agencies. While…