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April 18, 2018

House, blow, and flesh flies (oh my!) – how to combat filth flies

Posted in Bugs & Vermin, DIY Pest Solutions, Entomology, Pest Control, Tips & Tricks

Several of our technicians have noticed filth fly problems recently, suggesting that they are already gearing up for summer. As is the case with fruit flies, understanding the pest can be essential to finding and eliminating its source. Of the three most common filth flies, house flies are the smallest at a dainty 6-7 mm […]

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December 15, 2017

Sanitation – The nemesis of Fruit Flies

Posted in Bugs & Vermin, DIY Pest Solutions, Entomology, Tips & Tricks

As Pest Management Professionals we are commonly tasked with solving Fruit Fly problems.  As with all pest infestations we like to start with pest identification and education.  Identifying the pest and educating the client are the first steps in solving all pest infestations. Fruit Flies are 1/16” – 1/8” in length, yellow-tannish in color with […]

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September 12, 2017

7 Ways to Pest Proof Your Cabin for Winter

Posted in Bugs & Vermin, DIY Pest Solutions, Home & Garden, Pest Control, Tips & Tricks

With cold weather fast approaching, pests are seeking a suitable place to spend the winter. Don’t let your cabin be their Caribbean vacation home. The most common pests that spend the winter in cabins around the Upper Midwest are cluster flies, Asian lady beetles, box elder bugs and of course mice. Following these seven simple […]

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August 28, 2017

Fall Pest Invaders – Are You Ready?

Posted in Bugs & Vermin, DIY Pest Solutions, Pest Control, Tips & Tricks

As the days get shorter, nighttime temperature start to fall. To some pests, it’s a signal that it’s time to find a suitable place to spend the winter. These pests include cluster flies, Asian lady beetles and box elder bugs, and the Midwest will likely soon see the brown marmorated stink bug. As fall approaches, […]

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August 1, 2017

Meet the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Posted in Bugs & Vermin, DIY Pest Solutions, Entomology, Home & Garden, Pest Control, Tips & Tricks

If you haven’t already seen these odd-looking creatures, you most likely will soon. Native to China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea, the brown marmorated stink bug is thought to have inadvertently entered the United States in shipping containers in the mid-1990s. First noticed in Pennsylvania, they were initially mistaken for a native stink bug species. Strong […]

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June 28, 2017

5 Tips to Get Rid of Spiders

Posted in Bugs & Vermin, DIY Pest Solutions, Home & Garden, Pest Control, Tips & Tricks

Killing spiders with insecticides is no easy task. Spiders’ long legs give them the ability to simply walk over it without being affected. However, you should not surrender your home to spiders. Take a proactive approach with these simple tips to reduce spider populations in and around your home. 1. Change your exterior lights from […]

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