Ants are a common household pest that can be difficult to eliminate. Optigard is a pesticide product that is designed to control ant infestations effectively. Optigard is a non-repellent insecticide, which means that ants cannot detect its presence and will not avoid it. Instead, they will come into contact with the product and carry it … Read more
There is no denying that the common housefly is one of the most annoying pests during the spring and summer months. Although house flies do not pose any serious threats to humans, they spread germs everywhere they land, and some flies can carry diseases that cause temporary illnesses. It is difficult to control house fly … Read more
Hornet nests can be a serious problem for homeowners. These nests can be dangerous, especially for those who are allergic to hornet stings. Removing a hornet nest can be a difficult and dangerous task, and it is important to take the necessary precautions to avoid injury. There are several methods for removing hornet nests, including … Read more
Yellow jackets are a common type of wasp that can be found throughout North America. While they play an important role in the ecosystem by preying on other insects, they can also be a nuisance and even dangerous if their nests are disturbed. If you have a yellow jacket nest on your property and need … Read more
There are nearly 90,000 species of flies on Earth. With a number like this, it becomes easy to confuse the types of flies that are causing indoor and outdoor problems. The common housefly is legendary for causing annoyance to practically everybody during the warm months of the year, but it is the fruit fly that … Read more
Whilst the bathroom is perhaps the last place you expected to see these tiny bugs, it’s actually a common occurrence, so don’t panic: you probably aren’t painfully unclean, you just got a little unlucky. And we’re here to help! Even though they’re gathered in your plughole now, it’s unlikely that their original way in was … Read more
These pesky little pests are attracted to the yummy foods we leave in our kitchens, as well as any minuscule crumbs and of course, grains of sugar. Where there is one sugar ant, there is bound to be an army of them. None of us want these little guys in our houses, especially when there’s … Read more
We’re all more than familiar with the old wives’ scientific tale that the only living thing that would survive a nuclear explosion is a cockroach. While there’s some basis in fact to that urban myth if you’ve ever had a cockroach infestation in your home, you’ve probably wished that you had a nuke on … Read more
Ants are one of nature’s success stories. Having flourished for nearly one hundred million years, it’s been estimated that there are close to twenty thousand different species of ants, even though only twelve and half thousand have actually been identified. Highly social, ants are a species that thrives on hierarchy and order, and every member … Read more
he boxelder bug is a type of pest that is more of an inconvenience than an outright danger or health concern to homes. These bugs are more than happy to spend their lives congregating in their preferred homes, which are boxelder trees (from which they get their name), ash trees, and maple trees, but the … Read more
It is a common misconception for many people to mistake a biting midge (Ceratopogonidae) with the bite of a mosquito. Both of these insects are a nuisance pest with similar behavior patterns and even similar appearances, which is why it is important to use products and methods that aim to get rid of both. To … Read more
Although carpet beetles (also called carpet bugs) are not particularly dangerous to humans, an infestation of this insect can become a horrendous nuisance if your home is filled with food sources that attract carpet beetles. Getting rid of carpet beetles can be a hassle once an infestation takes hold, and sometimes a pest control professional … Read more
Assassin bugs (Reduviidae) and also commonly referred to as ‘kissing bugs’ is a potentially dangerous form of parasitic insect that is primarily found in wooded areas near people and other warm-blooded mammals. Assassin bugs constitute a large range of insects within their order, however, the most problematic types posing a threat to humans are always … Read more
Have you ever looked closely at a tree limb and it appeared to be moving? This is a common shock for anybody who has ever encountered a bagworm, which is the egg and larvae stage of a bagworm moth. Bagworms use a form of camouflage to disguise themselves during the incubation process, these cocoons resemble … Read more
Sometimes there can be two common pests who mimic the exact same behaviors. In the case of carpenter ants vs termites, the similarities between the behaviors of the two pests can cause a great deal of confusion to the homeowner suffering an infestation. Although both carpenter ants and termites share the same behavior traits, … Read more
The summer months are mainly spent outdoors enjoying the alfresco lifestyle. But one thing that is sure to start driving you back indoors is the persistent humming of hornets and wasps. By purchasing a fake decoy nest, you can ensure that this summer is one to remember – and for all the right reasons. Keen … Read more
