It’s the middle of your restaurant’s dinner rush. It’s a packed house, but the kitchen and the wait staff are on top of their game and keeping customers happy. Everything is running as smoothly as possible- that is, until the shriek of a guest cuts through the room. It’s every manager’s worst nightmare: a rat in the restaurant, right in … Read More
What Manufacturing Companies in Utah Need to Know About Commercial Pest Control
Keeping pests out of a business can be a difficult thing to do. They will crawl through small crevices, get through holes in the roof, and also make their own ways into a building. However, there are some simple things a company owner can do in order to ensure that pests never become a problem in their building. Seal Everything … Read More
How to Prevent Fruit Flies from Entering Commercial Offices
Fruit flies are insatiable, and come summertime, it seems like an insurmountable task to keep them out of the home and office. Once a couple of flies make their way through your doors, they multiply indefinitely and are nearly impossible to get rid of. Fortunately, there are some easy tactics to prevent their initial entry, while effective methods of eliminating … Read More
Tips for Flea and Tick Prevention
Prevent Fleas and Ticks From Entering Your Home Chances are, if you see your pets scratching or licking themselves frantically, your home may already be harboring fleas and ticks. To keep yourself and your animals free of the pesky and even dangerous insects that proliferate in Houston’s warm weather, take steps now to keep fleas and ticks from crossing your … Read More
The Fight Against Zika Virus and the Mosquito Threat
Zika is a virus that is transmitted by a certain species of mosquito, the Aedes. It originates from climates that are more tropical in nature, but in recent months there have been reports of people infected with Zika in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have been working to learn more … Read More
Answers to Common Questions about Pregnancy and Zika Virus
Getting pregnant is a time of great excitement for many women. The idea of bringing a new life into the world can be one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable. At the same time, such a responsibility no doubt comes with risks and the worry of potential complications. Unfortunately one of those complications is becoming more common and is often … Read More
Top 5 Most Common Types of Ants Found in Utah
The State of Utah is home to a variety of different types of ants and other household pests. According to Utah State University Extension System and Utah Plant Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, the 5 most common type of ants found include carpenter ants, field ants, pavement ants, velvety tree ants and harvester ants. Each of these types of ants cause different … Read More
Seeing Spiders in Your Home Might Mean You Have a Pest Problem
Spiders are a common household pest, and are also the source of one of the most common phobias; arachnophobia. But did you know that seeing spiders in your home may be a sign that you have other pest problems as well? You may only see one or two spiders hanging about, but their presence can be a sign that there … Read More
How to Know if Your Home is Protected Against Pests During Construction
Having a new home built can be a most exciting time, but it can be ruined by pests that have been allowed to find a home there. While all the new construction in around Mesa makes it one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, it also means all those unfinished houses are a prime target for unwanted pests. However, … Read More
Five Common Types of Spiders
Spiders are considered pests whenever they invade residential areas, outdoor living spaces, and businesses. Some are dangerous but most are just creepy. Listed below are five of the most common types of spiders that live among humans. Brown Recluse Brown Recluse spiders are shy and are almost never seen out in the open. Their bites are poisonous but with practice, … Read More