by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jun 28, 2018 | Tips
Weather influences pest movement and patterns. As the seasons change, so does the threat of pests invading your home. To prevent infestation, it’s necessary to gain knowledge of each season and its pest patterns so that preventive measures can be taken: Spring –...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jun 25, 2018 | Tips
Ants can be a nuisance, but once they start building colonies, they may cause damage to your property. They might eat food on your counter or in trash receptacles. In the garden, ants can encourage disease amongst healthy plants. Uncontrolled ant population growth and...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | May 18, 2018 | Tips
Spring is associated with blooming flowers and increased daylight. At the same time, unwelcome visitors (insects) may visit your home and garden. Increasing temperatures as summer approaches inspire bugs to come out of their hibernation after a period of winter...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | May 16, 2018 | Tips
Spring is a time for sunshine, warm weather, and blossoming plants. However, this season is also the time when pests become active once again after a winter break. In some cases, pests can invade your yard and home, creating inconvenience. Avoid these five springtime...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Apr 24, 2018 | Tips
Bed bugs are a serious problem, though they may be less visible than other pests (like earwigs, bees, or cockroaches). Bed bugs are not known to spread diseases like mosquitoes can, but there are health risks associated with bed bug infestation. Keep yourself on guard...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Apr 16, 2018 | Tips
Birds may not seem as obvious a pest as raccoons or squirrels, but they can cause harm to you and your home. While some birds are useful to homeowners by eating nearby insects or entertaining you as they splash in a birdbath, an infestation can damage building...
by JenPosti | Mar 27, 2018 | Pest of the Month
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by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Mar 19, 2018 | Tips
One way to decrease the number of insects in your yard is to attract birds to your home. Many birds feed on insects, which can be a boon if you regularly deal with unwanted guests like mosquitoes or earwigs. Birdseed will attract birds, and there are other methods to...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Mar 11, 2018 | Tips
Many online sources, magazines, and other articles will claim they know how to solve pest problems without the assistance of professionals. However, these efforts often create more problems. The average person doesn’t have expert knowledge, tools, or the skill set to...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Feb 25, 2018 | Tips
When people have pest problems, they sometimes think that “do-it-yourself” (DIY) methods will take care of the issue. This can make the problem worse, however. It’s usually best to contact pest control services. Here’s what to consider when hiring a professional team...