Here at RMC, we understand that everyone’s pest problem is unique. Some might be dealing with wayward geese, others with stray cats, you may have a bee allergy, or perhaps mealybugs have gotten into your houseplant. But there are some critters that instill a universal dread – often for good reason. A perfect example of … Read more
Let’s face it, there are few critters that can cause even a full-grown man to jump on a chair, but roaches are among those few. From their quick speed to their habit of getting into everything and spreading disease, you probably won’t want these little nasties around unless your name is Joe. But there are … Read more
We all know and love them, yet despite every child knowing what a ladybug looks like, most of us don’t know anything else about them. In some rare cases, ladybugs can cause an indoor infestation, but most of the time, they just hang around the garden looking pretty. But this does raise some important questions. … Read more
If you’ve ever visited the Florida Keys, you’re likely to remember five things: the miles of highway stretching over open ocean, the beautiful sunsets, swimming with rays, the sounds of frogs at night, and the mosquitoes. In fact, this last memory will often trump the rest, even though mosquitoes can be found throughout much of … Read more
There are a lot of bugs you don’t want to see in the kitchen, such as silverfish or roaches. However, one of the worst has to be maggots. Finding maggots means the surface or food is contaminated. It also means fruit flies or house flies will appear within a few days if the problem isn’t … Read more
Many critters can spark phobias in people, such as crane flies or cockroaches. However, many pests deserve to be feared, especially if you find them in your home. A prime example of this is the termite. Most termites prefer to live outdoors, but there are many species that can invade your home. Once there, they’ll … Read more
It might be true that black widow spiders aren’t as deadly as their reputations claim, but that’s not to say you want to risk getting bit by one. In fact, you won’t have much difficulty knowing what bit you when a black widow strikes. Even though they tend to be shy, it’s important to get … Read more
Since Mankind first decided to take shelter from the elements, we have had to deal with other critters trying to take advantage of us. The rise of common pests became so bad that it led to the bubonic plague wiping out 1/3 of Europe. We now know the particular pest responsible, and they happen to … Read more
There are some critters we only speak briefly about and you have all the weapons you need. And yet there are some we keep coming back to because they’re so complicated to deal with. The real challenges in pest control are the tiny ones, which is why we find ourselves coming back to certain ones … Read more
It’s one of those announcements that everyone dreads – a place you recently visited was closed down due to the presence of bed bugs. You realize you might have been exposed and begin frantically inspecting your home for any signs of bed bugs. The good news is that there are no signs of bed bugs … Read more