Admit it – we may not be scared of spiders, but we do not like them. Many of us have been bit in the night and awakened to a nice new tender red spot somewhere on our body! Even though spiders can survive outside in our cold winter climate, just like us, they would prefer […]
DIRTY DISEASE CARRYING MICE CAN EASILY GET INTO YOUR HOME
As we move from summer to fall, mice become more active in seeking new sources of food, water and shelter. They need an opening no larger than a dime to gain entry. Once they have arrived, your problems can very quickly get out of control. Preventing entry is ideal, but in case you get some…………. […]
ARE YOUR CHILDREN BRINGING HOME UNWANTED PESTS FROM SCHOOL?
We all have seen pests around our home. We usually do not stop to think where they came from. The truth is, they can be brought home in a variety of ways. How is that possible and what can you do to stop it? School supplies are bought and kids are back in school. The […]
HAVE TERMITES INVADED YOUR HOME? WHAT CLUES DO YOU LOOK FOR?
There is a general opinion that homes in our area of Illinois are not a target for termites. Actually, the opposite is true! Subterranean termites are very active during the spring and summer months. How do they get in? They do not require much room to squeeze inside your home. A round space as small […]
YIPES – I AM BEING PESTERED BY ANTS – HOW DO I GET RID OF THEM?
Springtime is wonderful, but with it comes those pesky little ants that find their way into your home and into undesirable places where you have food or where you and your family get together to eat. Here are some old, new and unusual methods to rid you of their presence. Caulk The idea here is […]
HERE COME THE PESTS – SOME BASIC TACTICS TO GET RID OF THEM
It is springtime and like it or not, we are all going to deal with the little critters that will find us both inside and outside our homes. Let’s look at some ways to reduce the impact of a few of them on our warm weather enjoyment. MOSQUITOS The Center for Disease Control says oil […]
YOUR MULCH LOOKS GREAT – BUT DO UGLY AND SCARY BUGS LIVE IN IT?
First you decide on a color, then how much to buy and then where to buy it. But what type mulch should be used? Best way to apply it? Helpful hints? Properly distributed mulch can amplify the existing beauty of your landscaping efforts. Evenly spread, colorful mulch also makes a yard appear more organized and […]
8 Natural Methods to Get Rid of Ants
Ants are quick to venture indoors in search of food when their own resources are scarce. Depending on where you live and the type of home you own, you may have experienced one or more ant invasions over the summer. Baits, traps, and pesticides are common methods used to control these invasions and can be […]
Steer Clear of Bed Bugs While Traveling!
A hotel room infested with bed bugs can be a vacationing family’s worst nightmare. These blood-scuking parasites are nocturnal, quick-moving and difficult to kill. Bed bugs also have the ability to compress themselves to the size of less than the width of a dime. Did we mention that they reproduce rapidly and can go up […]
A Termite Walks into a Bar…
What did the termite say when he walked into the bar? Where is the bar tender? Seriously though, termites are no joke! Termites feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of timber, fallen logs, leaves, and other cellulose-containing materials. They can cause can cause serious structural damage to your home’s structure, porches, deck, fences, […]
