by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Mar 7, 2017 | Tips
Ticks are interesting (yet potentially dangerous) pests that people and animals should avoid. These arachnids feast on the blood of their hosts and carry pathogens that transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Ticks are most often found in...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Feb 20, 2017 | Tips
Spiders feed on a variety of insects. During winter, their food sources become scarce when the temperature drops and insect activity is reduced. Spiders seek new food sources and warmth in order to survive. Winter Survival During colder months, spiders in your home...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Feb 8, 2017 | Tips
Hibernation Most insects, like reptiles, are cold blooded and disappear before the early signs of winter. Their bodies respond to temperature: They find a warmer climate during winter by migrating elsewhere and returning in the spring. Many insects hibernate during...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jan 25, 2017 | Tips
Keeping houseplants alive and healthy may seem to be a mixture of science, good luck, and maybe some sort of “green thumb.” If you lack that particular talent, don’t worry. With a little TLC (tender loving care), some research, and attention to your houseplants, your...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Jan 11, 2017 | Tips
Rats and other rodents live closer to us than you might suspect; rat control is important. They can carry and transmit organisms causing disease, destroy buildings and electronic equipment, and leave their waste products throughout living areas. Deeper than...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Dec 23, 2016 | Tips
Harsh weather greatly curtails the productivity and survival rates of insect and animal pests. During autumn and winter, blistering cold and wind is fueled by arctic blasts and polar vortices that can push the temperatures to sub-zero degrees in parts of North...
