If you have roaches, ants, mice, or other pests in your home you may be tempted to forego calling a pest control company and try to take care of matters yourself. This rarely works, especially on a long-term basis. So, the question is, why do you need to hire a pest control technician? The answer might surprise you. Pest Control … Read More
Myths About Pests in Clean vs. Dirty Homes in Houston, TX
A popular misconception is that keeping a place clean keeps pests away. But the truth is that even the cleanest homes are vulnerable to pest infestations. Why Clean Homes Still Need the Best Pest Control in Houston Many pests invade homes looking for shelter or water, two things a clean home can have plenty of. Common water sources for these pests include moisture … Read More
What is Organic Pest Control
Organic pest control is a broad topic. How you define that is really based on what you want to achieve. In terms of pest management, we focus on organic pest control as chemicals that help control or destroy certain pests, but that do not present a serious health hazard. Examples of Organic Pest Controls A good example of an organic pest control … Read More
Continuous Autumn Heatwave Responsible for Pests in Houston
While Houston residents may be enjoying this fall’s heat wave, they’re less thrilled about the bugs it’s brought with it. How the Heat Affects Houston Pest Control It’s no secret why summers are the worst season for pests: Most insects are cold blooded and thrive in warm weather. This unusually mild autumn season means that these two annoying (and sometimes dangerous) insects … Read More
Top 5 Reasons NOT to Do Your Own Pest Control
With all the baits, traps, and pesticides on store shelves, DIY pest control may look like an easy project. However, for many pest infestations, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The biggest reason why DIY pest control is so tricky? Most people don’t have the right knowledge for effective application. Even pests that may seem simple to identify actually aren’t. … Read More
Pest Control in Houston – Why the Rave Reviews for Preventive
Favorable Preventive Pest Control Houston Reviews Establishing a history of reliable pest control in Houston does not come easy. Being good at what you do takes hard work, dedication to customer satisfaction, and superior knowledge of the processes that lead to effective Houston pest control services. In this article, we explain why Preventive Pest Control is among the best Houston … Read More
Do It Yourself Pest Control in Las Vegas, Nevada
There is no shortage of DIY pest control options, just walk through your local mass merchandiser or grocery store and you’ll find shelves fully stocked with the latest and greatest home pest control products. A quick internet search will reward you with pages of home remedies for everything from getting rid of roaches to killing bedbugs to repelling mice. But … Read More
Continuous Heatwave Responsible for Pests in Phoenix
The continuous heat wave in Phoenix is causing late season spikes in pests, insects, rodents, mammals, and bird populations. That is both troublesome for property owners and potentially a boon of sorts too. Pests and Temperature Many pests are regulated by temperature so when the warm days of summer fade into the cooler evenings of autumn their lifecycles begin to … Read More
Pest Control Supplies You Need If You Live In Utah
DIY Sandy Pest Control Projects – Pros and Cons Setting up for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Utah pest control is a matter of no small insignificance. For basic generic DIY Sandy pest control, the cost of supplies and products run a low $40 to $60. However, pest control starter kits fall far short of comprehensive pest-specific bug, critter and insect control. In … Read More
The USDA Invests Millions in Better Pest Control
Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this year’s awardees for its National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) pest management grants. These 25 grants, totaling $9.4 million, will fund research and outreach projects dedicated to exploring new ways of combating agricultural pests. Since 2014, NIFA’s Crop Protection and Pest Management Program (CPPM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program have awarded over $64.5 million to researchers. … Read More