There are numerous ant species out there, but only a handful can be considered pests or dangerous. These species are the fire ant, the carpenter ant and the pharaoh ant. The fire ant Fire ants are known for one thing…
Yellow jackets are a flying pest species that is quite common during the summer and fall seasons in the US. In this article, we’re going to take a look at this species and its characteristics. Appearance As the name suggests,…
Nobody wants bed bugs, that’s for sure, but getting rid of them may be complicated, and you may be wondering if you can use store bought products to take care of the infestation yourself. The short answer is no, and…
Termite colonies are complex social structures that serve the purpose of propagating the species. At the center of every colony is the queen, and she is surrounded by workers, soldiers and a special caste known as the reproductives. Every queen…
Ants are one of the most common pests in the US, but most ant species do not pose that much of a threat. In fact, most of them will not even build colonies inside homes. They will simply forage for…
Odds are that if you see ants in your home, they are there to get some food. Different ant species will have different diets, but most will be attracted to either protein, sugar or fat. Let’s take a look at…
When it comes to protecting your home against subterranean termite infestations, you cannot go wrong with the chemical barrier. Excellent for both prevention and control, the chemical barrier has been in use for decades against these pests. In this article,…
Norway rats and mice are the two most common household rodent pests that you might have the displeasure of encountering. In this article, we’re going to cover these two species and the differences between them. The Norway rat The Norway…
Being able to detect a subterranean termite as early as possible is essential to lowering the damage that these pests can do. The big issue facing most homeowners however is that termite damage does not show until it is fairly…
There are over 3,000 mosquito species in the world, and 176 on the North American continent. Of these 176 species, a handful are capable of spreading dangerous diseases. In this article, we’re going to cover these species and the diseases…
What are fire ants? When we talk about fire ants from a pest control perspective, we usually refer to red imported fire ants. These fire ants are an invasive species, and they are very aggressive. It is estimated by the…
