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...