Stink bugs are beginning to appear surprisingly early this year. You may see a random stink bug on your window screen or, heaven forbid, in your house. Stink bugs are harmless, but their sheer look sends most homeowners running. What is a stink bug? Thanks to our...
One of our customers called us after renting a lake house out of state. As a long-time customer, he knows what it takes to keep a home pest free, especially in wooded and ‘wet’ areas. Keeping your lake house or vacation home pest free does not have to be overwhelming...
It is baby time in nature. Spring is a time of birth as the world around us blooms. Mother nature is active as animals come out of hibernation and begin to reproduce. From April to June you may see more nuisance wildlife active at dusk and dawn, foraging for food to...
Skunks. Just the word makes people nervous. Early in the morning or late in the evening, you catch the scent of a skunk. Rarely do we see them, but we indeed do smell them! What is a skunk? “Skunk (family Mephitidae), also called polecat, is a black-and-white mammal...
Ice and snow are part of living in the Northeast. While the falling snow is beautiful, it can damage your home’s structure allowing pests to search for warmth and food. Prevention and preparedness happen in the fall as we see signs of winter ahead. Heavy snow on the...
Fall in the northeast is beautiful. The sun is still warm, and the skies are clear. Unfortunately, as humans, we hold on to the warmth, and so do pests. They, too, are looking for a warm environment indoors as the outdoor temperatures fall. According to Thoughtco.com,...
Bats can cause damage to your home. They enter easily and quickly through nothing more than an inch or less of space. Once inside, their guano or fecal buildup can introduce serious health issues to your family. What is guano? Guano is bat excrement. Bat guano is...
While often cute and entertaining, Chipmunks can be very destructive and damaging to gardens, landscaping, and your home. Chipmunks appear almost year-round and are a challenge to home gardeners. Let’s look at chipmunks and see how you can prevent them from damaging...
One of the most critical and often overlooked tasks for homeowners is to winterize their homes properly. These fall and early winter months are vital to keeping pests and nuisance wildlife from looking to make your home their winter get-a-way. What pests should you...
Exclusion services provide a permanent solution to rid nuisance wildlife from entering your home or structure. The process will close off entry points for unwanted pests and wildlife. In conjunction with regularly scheduled treatments, your home will be pest-free and...
The Dangers of the Bald-Faced Hornet
What’s the difference between ground bees and ground nesting yellow jackets?
What is the most annoying pest?