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 […]
February 5, 2015
I am asked on a regular basis, “How do you look for Bed Bugs when checking into a hotel”. Well, the answer is more in depth than covered in this article, however there are some simple and quick techniques you can do to identify an obvious Bed Bug problem and limit your exposure. Look for […]
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 […]
May 22, 2014
Finally, it is 73 degrees outside now. With Memorial day, the official kick-off of grilling season just around the corner, you can haul that dusty old grill out of your garage and enjoy charred meat and vegetables in the sunshine; Shish kebabs, corn on the cob, and burgers all sounds good for a relaxing backyard dinner. Except, there […]
