by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | May 3, 2016 | Tips
Have you ever felt like that as you cleaned up the mess left behind by the birds? At first, they were a novelty and you even fed them, then they left and came back with all their cousins! Well, at least it seems that way. Birds leave their mess not only on your...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Apr 12, 2016 | Tips
The kitchen is the last place you want to see a roach, but it is one of the most roach-friendly locations in a home. There are several reasons that a roach might want to stay near your kitchen. For example, they may appreciate the easy access to food or water. No...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Mar 21, 2016 | Tips
The mischievous raccoon with its bandit mask is well known as a marauder of trashcans, but what do we really know about this critter and, more importantly, how do we keep them away from our homes? • Although they prefer smaller prey animals, raccoons are omnivores...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Mar 7, 2016 | Tips
Clover mites are tiny little reddish brown mites, smaller than the head of a pin. They usually hatch in the late summer, when temperatures are cooler. You might also see them after heavy rains, or after the winter. They are not insects, being related to spiders,...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Feb 15, 2016 | Tips
Swarms of flying ants are common after heavy periods of rain. They love to find higher ground in order to mate, and sometimes this means a house is a likely target. While it may seem like a terrible threat, it is mostly an inconvenience and it is not hard to get...
by Peter Bartonek Bartonek | Feb 8, 2016 | Tips
Bees are really fascinating creatures. They are the reason why we see a lot of flowers blooming on our garden. They are indicators of a good environment, and the way they work is rather a peculiar thing. Perhaps the most mysterious part of a bee is its flight. Bees...
