by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jan 12, 2018 | Tips
Various insects and rodents find their way into our homes for many reasons. Food that is left lying around is a common cause; critters like an easy food source. Other than food, pests also seek water and shelter. These basic needs are often met by a house. Knowing...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Dec 12, 2017 | Tips
During the joyous season we might be busy preparing meals, decorating, sending cards, socializing — and handling unexpected guests. Unfortunately, this holiday those guests may not be of the human variety. When the weather gets cold, rats, ants, cockroaches, and...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Dec 5, 2017 | Tips
Most types of rats prefer to stay in the outdoors. Unfortunately, during the cold winter holidays, a comfortable and warm home appeals to these little creatures. Though rats are relatively large, even a hole the size of a small coin can be infiltrated by some of them....
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Nov 27, 2017 | Tips
Wasps, like bees, have stingers. Being stung by a wasp can be an unpleasant experience. A wasp sting transmits a venom that can be both itchy and painful. Though bees are only able to sting once, wasps can sting their victims multiple times. Their stingers remain...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Nov 20, 2017 | Tips
Most animals hibernate during the winter. They find themselves in a den — a nice, cozy, place to sleep and store food during cold temperatures. Ants are cold blooded, so, in general, they hibernate too. Unfortunately, their “hibernation dens” are usually human...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Oct 30, 2017 | Tips
Is killing the queen wasp a guaranteed way to get rid of an entire wasp colony? This is not always the case. Here’s some crucial information to consider before attempting something disastrous like doing your own wasp nest removal or extermination : Identify the queen...
