Prevent Holiday Pest Invasions

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...

Keep Winter Rats out of Your Home

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....

First Aid Treatment for Wasp Stings

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...

Dealing With Ants in the Winter

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...

Can You Destroy a Wasp Nest by Killing the Queen?

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...

Why Pest Control Isn’t a DIY Job

It is very tempting not to call a pest control company when you suspect an insect or wildlife invasion. There are numerous sprays, traps, and “DIY” options on the market. Unfortunately, they don’t usually solve the problem. You might think pest control is a...