Growing up, I lived in a sprawling farmhouse in the country. This beautiful home was constantly filled with the sounds of laughter and the smells of delectable food being prepared in the kitchen. Unfortunately, our home was often invaded by some unwanted guests, ants. Pesky ants would welcome themselves into our living room, kitchen, dining room, bedrooms, and bathrooms. One night, I crawled into my bed only to discover I wasn’t alone. Ants had somehow climbed onto my bed! These destructive ants even ate holes in some of the clothing hanging in my closet. Is your home filled with unwanted, biting ants? On this blog, you will discover the latest methods pest control specialists use to rid homes of pesky ants.
Those Pesky Ants
3 Foods That Will Kill The Mice In Your Home
13 March 2017
If you have young kids and do not want to put mouse poison in your house, you might be looking for a safe alternative way to get rid of these unwanted pests. Fortunately, there are many ways you can do this that are completely safe, and many of these options involve placing the right types of foods out for the mice to eat. Here are three foods that will typically kill mice if they eat them.
Things Termites Like to Eat—And Ways to Encourage Them to Leave Your Yard
3 March 2017
Discovering that you have termites living in your yard, or possibly even in your basement, is not the type of news people like to hear, but it happens often. Termites are annoying flying insects that can destroy a home if left unaddressed. Treating termites involves several steps, and the first step is usually trying to kill the insects. The second step is eliminating the things in your yard that are attracting the bugs there.
Fleas: Myths And Misconceptions
28 December 2016
According toRevival Animal Health, Americans spend a whopping $9 million dollars every year trying to get rid of fleas, from both their pets and their home. If you've ever been the victim of a flea infestation, you know how irritating and difficult it will be to eliminate these unruly pests. There is a lot of information floating around about fleas and unfortunately, some of it simply isn't accurate. Here are a few common myths and misconceptions about fleas:
3 Burning Facts About Fire Ants: Understanding, Preventing, And Exterminating These Problematic Insects
9 August 2016
Maintaining the look and value of your home is challenging due to the different tasks that are necessary. While you most likely already understand that mowing the lawn and fixing broken faucets are essential tasks, reducing your home's risk of a pest infestation is also important. Ants are common insects that most homeowners have come across in their home. However, some species are ants are more problematic and dangerous than others.
What Everyone With Asthma Or Cystic Fibrosis Needs To Know About Termites & Mold
31 March 2016
When people think about a termite infestation, they think about the damage that termites can do to their homes, because termites eat wood. But termites can also cause health problems, particularly to the lungs. Termites, through their habits, can spread mold throughout your home, which can easily get into your lungs. If you (or a family member) have a chronic lung condition, it is very important that you know the dangers of termites and the mold they can spread, and what to do if someone gets ill.