Sure, you’ve heard the term “spring cleaning,” but do you know why it’s done? Most people use this term to refer to deep cleaning, which is not the case. For one, spring cleaning is done in the spring when the weather begins to warm. It also entails cleaning all areas of the house, including crawl […]
Posts Tagged ‘pest control’
Giant Mosquitoes?! AKA Crane Flies
Most people can relate to this…you open your front or back door and in comes a giant, flying creature of some sort that manages to get past you and the next thing you know it’s “bouncing” off the ceiling. Many home owners have been experiencing lately an invasion of what appears to be giant mosquitoes. […]
Our very own Harry Slagle has been promoted!!
Boxelder Bug Blitz!?!?
Well, it’s winter out there, and it sure is col…..uhh, well, maybe not! The past week or so after the “ice storm” has been unseasonably warm…even borderline hot! It seems as soon as it gets cold for a couple of days, it goes right back to warmer temperatures causing some insects to think it’s time […]
Nursery Rhyme Nightmare???
Hickory dickory dock, the mouse ran up the clock, and behind the fridge, and under the stove ……. you get the picture. Mice often make their way into our homes this time of year because of the drop in temperatures and the changes in their outdoor food sources. Although considered by some so adorable you […]
Patchwork Quilt Of Leaves???
Now that cool Autumn nights are finally here, many homeowners are rifling through storage areas in search of nice comfy blankets. As we drag out the winter quilts and clothing, keep in mind that many outdoor pests are also looking for insulation against dropping temperatures. Although we require man-sized (or woman-sized) blankets, even a few […]
Fall Has Finally Fell … Fallen …. Autumn Is Here!!!
Between the dropping temperatures and ongoing drought, many “outdoor” pests have decided indoors is the place to be. These unfavorable conditions are responsible for an increase in American Roach sightings in basements, kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms and on and on. American Roaches are the species commonly referred to as “large enough to throw a saddle […]
The Five Day Count Down Has Started!!!
Everyone loves Lady Bugs; in fact many people even believe it is good luck to have one land on you. Because Lady Bugs eat aphids, and other insects that attack plants, some homeowners are delighted to have Lady Bugs in their gardens. The problem develops when Lady Bugs invade our homes en-mass which, because of […]
Scary Spidery Crickety Thing???
Camel Crickets often jump toward a perceived threat in an attempt to scare it away. Other types of crickets use their wings to make a chirping noise, but Camel Crickets are wingless and therefore “chirpless”. Put these two factors together and it’s no wonder so many homeowners have had a bad experience with Camel Crickets. […]
Extra Protein In The Corn Bread?
Talk about the ultimate in parental sacrifices, these parents don’t even eat. In fact, the sole purpose of each couples adult life is to create the next generation. The sole purpose of their offspring is to eat …. how unfair is that!!! Many homeowners are playing host to this very dysfunctional “family” and may not […]