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Some pests are annoying. Others can actually damage the structure and materials that make up your home. If you’re seeing insects, rodents, or unexplained damage around your property, figuring out what you’re dealing with matters. A few ants on the counter are very different from pests damaging wood, insulation, wiring, or other parts of the […]
Quarterly pest control can be worth it for homeowners who deal with recurring pest problems or want to prevent seasonal pests from becoming established in the first place. That can be particularly useful in Salt Lake City, where pest pressures change throughout the year. Ants and other insects become more active as temperatures warm, wasps […]
A wasp sting can turn an ordinary afternoon outside into a painful experience very quickly. But are some wasp stings worse than others? Yes. Different wasp species vary in their venom, behavior, and likelihood of stinging repeatedly. For Utah homeowners, however, the wasps worth paying particular attention to aren’t necessarily the species with the world’s […]
If you’re trying to decide when to schedule pest control, spring might seem like the obvious answer. Temperatures rise, insects become more active, and suddenly you’re noticing ants, spiders, and wasps around your home again. But the best time for preventive pest control is actually before pest activity becomes a major problem. Spring is an […]
You spot ants in the kitchen, spiders in the basement, or wasps building a nest under the eaves. Your first thought might be to grab a can of bug spray and handle it yourself. Sometimes, that’s enough. But when pests keep coming back, you’re dealing with an established infestation, or you simply don’t want to […]
Utah summers mean backyard barbecues, evenings on the patio, and plenty of time outdoors. Unfortunately, they can also mean wasps hovering around your food, garbage cans, deck, or outdoor living spaces. If you’ve started noticing more wasps in Utah around your property, a wasp trap can be a useful way to reduce activity in specific […]
You’ve scheduled a pest control appointment. Now what? The good news is that you usually don’t need to completely rearrange your home before your technician arrives. A little preparation, however, can make it easier for your exterminator to inspect the property, identify the source of the problem, and provide an effective treatment. If you’ve been […]
You see a line of ants crossing the kitchen floor. Your first instinct is probably pretty simple: squish them. It may take care of the ants you can see, but it usually does very little to solve the actual problem. In some situations, repeatedly killing visible ants can even make it harder to understand where […]
You cleaned the kitchen last night. The counters are wiped down, the dishes are put away, and there wasn’t an ant in sight. Then you walk in the next morning and find a trail of tiny black ants marching along the countertop. Where did they come from? If you’re suddenly seeing small black ants in […]
You notice a line of tiny brown ants marching across your kitchen counter. You wipe them away, clean the area, and hope they’re gone for good. A day later, they’re back. If you’ve identified them as odorous house ants, or simply suspect they might be, you’ve probably asked yourself an important question: Are odorous house […]
