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It’s no secret that several pests are attracted to moisture. So, finding bugs in the bathroom may not come as a surprise. Nonetheless, it is helpful to know what you are working with. Pest World describes some types of pests commonly found in bathrooms: #1 - Cockroaches These buggers seek out warm, moist environments, [...]

In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about the Lovebug, also known as Plecia nearctica. While we in the Midwest are not prone to these little buggers, if you are traveling to the Southern United States at all this year, especially during the months of May and September, you will want to look out [...]

Did you know that meal moths, also known as pantry pests, destroy about 10% of the world’s annual food production? That’s right and, as their nickname suggests, these pests can be found in home pantries. Here is what you need to know—Identification is key. We recommend the following control process: Prevention Good Sanitation Proper [...]

During this time of year, just as we Midwesterners seek to hide away from the cold, so too are the rodents around us. Don’t let these rodents find shelter in your home. The following tips from The Spruce provide information on tools that can help keep these critters out of your home: #1 - [...]

With the cold weather here (and here to stay for a while), you may be looking forward to some bonfires or wood-burning fireplace sessions this fall and winter. Before you haul firewood into and around your home, remember that some pests are attracted to wood. The good news is that controlling pests in your firewood [...]

While wrapping your large comfy scarf around you, sipping on your hot apple cider, and basking in the glorious red-orange colors of autumn, keep in mind the bugs that tend to lurk around this time of year. There are a great number of things you can do to minimize risk of an infestation this [...]

Have those shield-shaped little buggers showed up at your door and around your home this year? Stink bugs have become a fairly common fixture within the North American ecosystem. Interestingly, however, this species originates from Asia and were introduced in the United States in the mid to late 90’s. Stink Bugs can do damage [...]

As the new school year begins, take some precautions to shield your kids from bringing unwelcome guests home inside their newly minted backpacks. #1 - Encourage kids to keep their backpacks, lunch boxes, and other bags off floors. Remind them to use the hooks and locker shelves provided to them. Bugs can more easily find [...]

Don’t let their many legs fool you, treatment for centipedes in your home may not be as complicated as you think. Here is what you may want to know about centipedes: Where do these critters like to nest? These are common throughout the world. You will most likely find centipedes in areas of high-moisture. [...]

If you’ve got bees buzzing around the front porch, this is most likely not the welcome you want to give your summertime guests. Here are three things to know about bee infestations: #1 - Know what you are working with. We often categorize bees, wasps, and hornets as all the same pests. Though similar, when [...]