Home Pest Control

You may have bats in your belfry, but it probably has nothing to do with a flock of flying, light-hating rodents. The term itself is actually one that means you’re nuts. If you have a fluttering, really ugly bat in your belfry, it could cause you to fall-off the fence; going insane trying to get…

Creepy. Crawly. Sometimes deadly. Great models for scientists who are interested in nano-robotics, spiders are weird little guys. Out of the thousands of different kinds of spiders that make America their home – something well over 3-thousand species – there are actually only a couple that pose a threat to humans. That means there are…

Integrated Pest Management, also called IPM, is a specialized process used to control indoor pests and involves three simple steps: Pest inspection Pest identification Pest treatment Depending upon the Alabama pest control company that you use, recommended treatment options may vary. An exterminator may advise you to seal up all cracks and crevices in your…

Household pests are often attracted to cluttered storage areas, like basements and garages, where they can hibernate in a warm, cozy environment throughout the winter. As the weather gets warmer in the springtime, you may notice an influx of bugs in your house as basement pests wake up from hibernation and begin to take over.…

Did you know that as a homeowner you are legally responsible for your use of household pesticides? That’s right – if you decide to spray pesticides inside or outside of your home, you have a legal obligation to manage runoff, residues, or drift that could harm residents of your home. This is precisely why it…

PetSmart customers, watch out! Just two months after a California environmental agency ordered the pet product retailer to stop selling unregistered pesticides, many of the products were still available in stores and on the official website. PetSmart Violates California’s Pesticide Regulation Law In the state of California, it’s illegal to sell products that make pesticide…

As a homeowner, you probably aren’t surprised to learn that ants are some of the most persistent pests that you may find in a house. On top of being annoying, ants pose a threat because they can easily contaminate food in cabinets and on counter-tops. In worst-case scenarios, they may also cause structural damage to…

If you’ve ever taken a moment to observe insects at work, it’s clear that they’re onto something. Each insect colony has its own set system with order, signals, and complete organization for any given task. A colony runs like a well-oiled machine with a leader that provides direction to each bug to get a job…

Some of the most common bugs that homeowners can expect to find indoors include ants, roaches, and spiders. Although unpleasant, most of these household insects won’t bite or attack, unless provoked. Biting Insects versus Stinging Insects But if you’ve experienced bites or stings in the comfort of your own home, there may be other culprits…