April 23, 2015
Ahhh. Spring is here. Don’t you like longer days with grass turning green and trees budding? Put away the heavy jackets, fly kites and run into the woods. WAIT! Hungry ticks are just waking up after the long, brutal winter and they are HUNGRY! Most ticks go through four life stages: egg, six-legged larva, eight-legged […]
February 25, 2015
“Where on earth did all these fruit flies come from?” Have you ever battled a fruit fly problem? No? Seriously? You have never seen small flies around banana peels, or your kitchen trash can? These tiny flies breed really fast. With the optimal temperature and moisture, fruit flies can go from egg to adult in […]
December 17, 2014
Cockroaches are one of the most common and challenging indoor pest insects. They feed on a variety of human and pet food and can leave their waste behind as contamination. They can also passively transport pathogens on their body surfaces including those that are potentially dangerous to humans, particularly in food servicing establishments. Cockroaches are […]
August 26, 2014
I woke up to a thick blanket of fog this morning, much to the delight of seeing natural scenery, I am more concerned about the cooling temperatures. Another group of pests will show up quickly with approaching cold nights. These so-called Fall Invaders include Cluster Flies, Multi-colored Asian Lady Beetles, Boxelder Bugs and a few […]
July 25, 2014
With the heavy rainfall we received earlier in the summer and the sudden heat in July, spiders are on the rise. Many people find spider control and prevention can be very difficult – particularly this year due to moisture and abundance of insects. In general, northern states’ spiders like darkness and high humidity; they are […]
June 16, 2014
At 10:32AM, we received our first bee call this summer from concerned customer about swarming bees on a basketball hoop. Coincidentally, Pollinator Protection Week begins today. In its seventh year, the observance is an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by all pollinating animals with increased attention focused on bees. With honey […]
