You see them swarming around the bottom of the wooden walls in your home. You look closer at them, letting your eyes follow them as they crawl towards a little hole in the baseboard. You know you must get rid of them, but you aren’t sure how because you can’t tell exactly what kind of […]
It’s one thing to see a neighbor’s house get fumigated. Everyone bombs their houses with insecticide from time to time as a general form of pest control. But it’s different when it comes to termites. They’re a historically invasive species, and if your neighbor’s pest guy drives them away, should you worry?
If your neighbor’s recently […]
Termites take a short time to intrude your home and eat all things made of wood. Despite its reputation as a wood-eating pest, though, it also affects other unsuspecting items lying around at home. The pest can cause great damage to your clothes.
Termites Eat Almost Anything with Cellulose
Thousands of termites species exist. What’s binding these […]
Flies are more than just annoying buzzing creatures that disturb the peace in your home. They are also capable of transmitting around 60 different diseases, including malaria, typhoid, cholera, and gastroenteritis. They can spoil and contaminate your food, too. So, it’s important to keep them out of your kitchen. Here are a few ways to […]
Have you spotted a stink bug in your home? These distinctive and pesky creatures don’t spread disease, but that doesn’t mean they’re a welcome sight. The brown marmorated stink bug is a common household pest in Indiana but the good news is there are steps you can take to keep these bugs (and their nasty […]
Many people consider gardening a wonderful hobby. They get to cultivate beautiful flowers and plants, as well as turn their yard into a lush paradise. While gardening can be a fun activity, it may also unintentionally create a haven for termites. Thus, it’s important to take note of these termite-luring gardening habits, so you can […]
A termite infestation is quite easy to determine. Check your home and search for a few holes, or pound on your wooden walls, floorboards, and ceilings. If you hear a hollow sound or see unusual cracks or holes on the wall, do not ignore them. Termites are already chewing through your home, and it is […]
Mosquitos can be one of the most unpleasant aspects of summer. They thrive in humidity and heat and can make it difficult to enjoy your yard. Aside from their annoying and itchy bites, they can carry serious diseases, including dengue fever and the Zika virus, so it is vital that you do your best to […]
Those lengthening days and warmer temperatures give everyone a little extra spring in their step and the desire to start on a new project. By getting your spring cleaning done now, you’ll be ahead of the game, and you’ll be sure you don’t have any unwanted houseguests to contend with come summer.
Basement and Attic
These storage […]
Lyme disease, which is transmitted by the bite of a deer tick, is a painful, debilitating condition that can cause permanent damage to the joints, heart, and nervous system. Other kinds of ticks, including wood ticks and dog ticks, can transmit other diseases to people and pets which, if less well-known than Lyme, can be […]
