Pests and rodents aren’t just unsanitary, they can also cause upheaval and unrest in your home. In fact rodents (i.e. mice, rats, squirrels) are known to harbor and transmit more than 200 human pathogens that can spread dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Termites, on the other hand, cause an average of $5 billion in […]
No homeowner wants to find out they have a pest infestation, especially a pest as notorious as cockroaches. Cockroaches can cause unsanitary conditions in your home, spoil your food, and even disrupt your electrical wiring. These nocturnal invaders can be difficult and expensive to eliminate. Learning the signs of a cockroach infestation will help you […]
You know how it goes. Friends are set to come over and you spend all afternoon preparing a great meal so you can all sit out on the deck or patio together and enjoy some quality time outside. As soon as you get comfortable, everyone starts getting buzzed by some unwanted guests. With wasps circling […]
You might think that mice are really only a problem during the winter, but even during the warmer seasons, disease-ridden mice are still scurrying about causing problems. In fact, mice are even more active in the summer. Don’t wait for the pests to move in before you talk to an expert pest control specialist about […]
For some people, the fear of spiders is rooting. The creepy, crawly arachnids scuttle around the dark areas of your home and before long, they can turn into an infestation. When you see a spider, do you take the time to figure out what kind it is? Probably not. You just want it gone. Spider […]
There are five species of ants commonly found in Utah, including the highly destructive carpenter ant. They are fiercely industrious little creatures and can wreak havoc and cause major damage to a home in a short amount of time. Once you have identified carpenter ants in or near your home, there are steps that should […]
As the weather slowly warms up for spring here in Utah, residents are going to have more time to clean. But rodents and wasps and spiders (oh my!) are going to be breeding, too. So, in your spring cleaning, include ways to prevent pests from spreading. Here are 10 ways to avoid pests through cleaning. […]
Rodents are unwelcome visitors in just about any home. They can wreak havoc on your wiring, spoil your food, and create unsanitary living conditions if left untreated. With all the damage they can do, you’d think it would be obvious when rodents have come to inhabit your home. But unfortunately, many rodent problems go undetected […]
When the temperatures grow frigid, the natural inclination is to cozy up, stay inside, and maybe even put on a few pounds (if we’re being honest). In some degree, hibernation is a tendency of all living creatures. And while we all hear that birds fly south for the winter, what about the pests? They may […]
Serious home damage due to termites is not unheard of in Utah. Since they are very secretive pests, preferring to build their nests in areas usually inaccessible to inspection, it’s easy for an infestation to get out of control. If that happens, not only will the termite fecal pellets cause wall discoloration and a bad […]
