Before contacting professional pest control services for a rat problem, many homeowners first look to household products they may already have. Bleach, with its strong odor and disinfecting properties, often emerges as a potential DIY rat repellent. But the question remains: does bleach actually keep rats away? Let’s look at what science tells us about … Read more
Whether you have a fireplace in your living room, wood stove in your basement, or cabin in the woods, having a good supply of firewood is a must. Unfortunately, this wood can attract a wide range of pests, some of which might hitch a ride into your home. Let’s take a moment to look at … Read more
An odd question we’re often asked is how smaller pests such as insects or spiders can be repelled by strong scents. After all, they have no noses. Many of these bugs actually smell through their feet, but that’s only part of the story. Today, we’re going to focus on some scents that work as an … Read more
Unwanted pests can be a homeowner’s nightmare, but the real threat might be lurking at your doorstep in the form of unethical pest control operators. While many companies provide honest, valuable services, a few bad actors tarnish the industry with deceptive practices. This article exposes common pest control scams, helping you distinguish between legitimate offers … Read more
Rodents are highly destructive pests, but it’s often unintentional. Their front teeth constantly grow, requiring them to gnaw on materials that grind the teeth down. The bad news is this means a rodent infestation will leave holes in all sorts of materials throughout your home and property. The good news is that there are some … Read more
Having a bug loose in the room is not only a risk to your sanity, it can also be a health risk. But while the incessant buzzing of a fly, the bonking of a stinkbug, or the swarming of fruit flies can all be visibly annoying, mosquitoes can be both harder to spot and a … Read more
You’ve discovered that there’s a frog (or many) on your property. While you have no intention of harming the creature(s), the night-time croaking has become unbearable or you simply don’t want the frog around so close. The frog needs to go. But how do you catch and relocate frogs to a different area while doing … Read more
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about infestations, it’s that pests are like icebergs – the part you see is only a tiny percentage of the whole. This is even more true of bed bugs, since it can be hard to spot even one bed bug without discovering their bites, their frass, or doing a … Read more
Don’t be embarrassed if you were startled by an opossum in your yard and felt scared by his pointy-toothed, hissing snarl! That’s a common reaction, and it typically leads to a search for an opossum trap to take care of a perceived need for opossum removal. But here’s the thing. It’s all just a big … Read more
Ants are some of the oldest living fossils in the world, and one of the most abundant critters on the planet. But something that has perhaps fascinated people even more than the ants are their mounds. The term “ant mound” can have a few different meanings and not all ants build them. Those that do … Read more