November 22, 2016
With all the recent increased mice activity in the Northland region, I have been asked by several folks in the area to discuss what homeowners can do to prevent rodents, particularly mice from entering their homes, cabins, and garages. Control of rodents in buildings is not complicated but it is not always as easy as […]
September 28, 2016
Autumn is a favorite season for many people, especially those living in the Midwest. The season brings a cool, crisp breeze and brilliantly colored leaves to the North Central region of the United States. Another usual autumn sight is of Asian Lady Beetles or ladybugs, as they’re often called, inside or outside of your home. What Are Asian […]
August 19, 2016
As summer comes to an end and temperatures cool, cluster flies seek out a cozy place to hide. The pests are attracted to the sunny (and warm) sides of houses and cabins. If they get inside, they hide – possibly for months. If you don’t want hundreds or thousands of uninvited guests in the winter […]
July 15, 2016
Pollinators, including bees and butterflies, are our friends. They pollinate crops and are an important part of our food supply process. While they assist us with that, our flying friends need our help! Pollinators are at risk of extinction. A 2016 United Nations’ Report warns that more than 40% of invertebrate pollinator species, particularly bees, face extinction. The […]
June 10, 2016
Did you know that one in five Americans has encountered bed bugs in their home or knows someone who has? What are bed bugs? Adult bed bugs are reddish-brown, roughly ¼” long, and are flat. The pests are found worldwide and are thought to have come to the U.S. from Europe in the 17th century. Today, […]
July 9, 2015
Pest flies are harder to eliminate than forget, such as the one and only house fly that everybody shoos. Well, there is garbage, there is house fly. House fly has sponging mouthparts, therefore, they don’t bite; however, they play an important role in transmitting disease to humans and animals. Houseflies serve as carriers of disease […]
