‘Tis the season to be jolly…unless some uninvited guests decide to crash the party. Unlike most people, pests don’t take the holidays off, and they can prove an unwelcome surprise when you’re entertaining friends and family. However, with a few useful tips from Preventive Pest Control, you can successfully keep pests away during the holidays […]
If you’re a homeowner, you might be wondering: is it worth it to winterize your lawn? The answer generally is yes, assuming that winter is an issue for your lawn and you implement the winterization method properly. To find out when and why to apply winter lawn fertilizer for the optimal effect, check out […]
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 […]
