When you call a pest control company to service your home, there may be some questions about what exactly the technician does while there. There are several factors that determine this. The type of service plays a large part in what is done. If the service is an inspection, there are certain things that will be done. If it is … Read More
What To Do If A Swarm of Stinging Insects Attacks
There are few things more frightening than being near a swarm of flying insects. Whether bees, yellow jackets, or even mosquitoes, no one wants to get caught up in a swarm. It’s one thing to come across one bee, or one mosquito – it’s annoying, but not life threatening. What do you do though, when it’s hundreds or thousands of … Read More
What should you do when you encounter wasps and bees?
Different species have different habits, so it is important to identify the type of species before taking any action. Honey Bees, for example, will build their nests in walls and can do a lot of structural damage to a home. And unlike other species, their colonies last year round. This means you need to be vigilant in checking for them … Read More
Common Household Pests in Albuquerque, NM
There are a wide abundance of household pests invading homes in New Mexico. No matter what part of the state you live in, you have more than likely encountered your share of six and eight legged creepy crawlers. Since the 1970s, the New Mexico State University has published a comprehensive of common occurring insects in the state. The criteria used … Read More
Keeping Your Food Storage Containers Pest Free
Contrary to popular belief, the issue of pests getting into food storage containers is not only relevant to individual homeowners. In fact, many commercial companies struggle to keep their food storage free of pests. Here are a few tips and tricks for commercial companies to consider to keep their food storage containers pest-free. Ultimately, however, most commercial companies will have to … Read More
Spiders Are Surprisingly Helpful to Have Around!
Anyone who fell in love with the book, “Charlotte’s Web” as a kid might have trouble killing spiders as an adult. It’s been proven that spiders are helpful in a number of important ways, so it’s best to just let them outside instead of flushing them down the drain. Or having the right pest control service to prevent them from … Read More
Top Pests We Deal With Each Summer
We all deal with pests, no matter where in the southwest we live. From west to east, the pests are different, but the aggravation is the same! Here are some of the top pests we all deal with each summer. Salt Lake City: Bees Bees are such a problem in Salt Lake City that they actually have a minor league baseball … Read More
How to Identify the Different Ants You See in Arizona
With Arizona’s beautiful scenery and warm climate comes an increased risk of infestation with the many insects that call the Copper State home. If you have spotted ants in or around the home, the best thing you can do is take action as soon as possible. Here are some of the most common ants found in Arizona households as … Read More
What Restaurants Can Do to Eliminate Their Pest Problems
For restaurant managers and owners, pests are bad for business. While it may be tempting to assign someone to handle the pest problem in house, that could cause more problems than it solves. Most states have specific limitations and regulations in place governing pest management in commercial food handling areas. This is to prevent serving areas, food preparation equipment, food … Read More
What are termites, and why do you need to be worried about them?
What do termites look like? Termites are very small, measuring 4 to 15 millimeters in length, though some queens can be larger. Depending on the species they can be brown or black and gray colored. How do termites behave? Like ants and bees, termites organize themselves into cooperative colonies. The vast majority of termites are workers, who gather and store … Read More