Pests like rodents, roaches, and spiders may tend to move closer to home when the temperatures start to drop. These pesky pests don’t have any respect for the fact that it’s your home rather than their refuge. The fall months are prime time for pests to start the migration into your home because the temperatures are just starting to turn … Read More
Flying Ants Invasion in Albuquerque
Flying ants invade Albuquerque during the monsoon season. This is the time that these insects reproduce and colonize. These pests take over people’s yards by hundreds or thousands at a time. Although these ants are harmless, they can be very annoying and disgusting. Chesley Elkins, an expert from Preventive Pest Control, says that bug sprays wouldn’t work on these pests. … Read More
Get Rid of Kitchen Ants
During the warm summer months ants tend to be more active as they store food in preparation for the winter (yes, the ant and the grasshopper story was pretty accurate). You may have a live and let live philosophy, which is all well and good until they move their preparations into your home. When you find hundreds of tiny ants … Read More
Carpenter Ants vs. Standard Ants – What’s the Difference?
While neither ant is desirable, carpenter ants are more than a food stealing nuisance – they can actually damage the structure of your home. There are visible differences that allow you to tell whether the ants you are seeing in or around your home are carpenter ants; in general, here’s what to look out for: Carpenter Ants vs. Standard Ants … Read More
Common Pests in Salt Lake City
Summer in Salt Lake City brings barbecues, picnics, and pests. The cold, dry winters of the Wasatch Front often keep many pests at bay during the winter months. Unfortunately, pests emerge in force in the Salt Lake valley during the summer months. We’ve compiled a list of 5 common pests to watch out for during the sunny days of summer in … Read More
Common Pests in Arizona
Beautiful as Arizona is, our state has its fair share of pesky creatures. Following are some of the most common pests in Arizona and the dangers they can carry. Black Widow Spider The black widow spider is prevalent in Arizona. Contrary to popular belief, the female black widow does not eat the male. The female is most easily recognizable with … Read More
Protect Your Pets from Summer Pests
It’s summer, and we all want to get outdoors. If you are a pet owner, then naturally, that means your pets will be outdoors more as well. Dogs especially like to be near their owners, having fun right along with them. And cats too, they just may be a little sneakier about it. Just like us, our pets are prey … Read More
Five Common Spiders in California
Spiders are known for making skin crawl and trapping bugs in their web, but what kind of spiders frequent the California area? If this is a question you’ve asked yourself on more than one occasion, we’ve compiled some spiders that are commonly seen in California. With this being said, here’s five spiders you may encounter in California. Tarantulas This eight-legged nightmare is commonly found … Read More
Common Pests in Denver
As you may know from experience, the summer is the primary season for pests. The weather tends to be hot and humid, creating the perfect conditions for bugs. So that you can effectively prevent pests from invading your home by the thousands or even millions, here are the five most common pests in Denver, Colorado. Cockroaches As in most cities, … Read More