Gnats, otherwise known as fruit flies, are extremely small pests that feed off of rotting fruit and breed extremely quickly. While they do not pose the health hazard that other household pests do, they are still annoying and are generally not a sign of a clean and well put together household. Thankfully, there are a couple of things that you can do to eliminate even the largest gnat populations in a matter of days. Read More»
Carpetgrass can be lush, green, and beautiful when it is healthy. You can keep your grass healthy by mowing it regularly and ensuring that it does not dry out during drought periods. There are problems the grass could have, however, two of which are listed below. This will allow you to take care of the grass if something like this happens so it can be healthy again. Brown Patch Disease Read More»
Rodents are one of the most common types of household pests, and as a direct result, there are a number of different traps on the market. While each type of rodent trap is designed to capture and remove rodent from your home, they function in very different ways to accomplish this goal. Understanding the differences between the available types of rodent traps can help you choose the one that best fits your needs. Read More»
Ants are teeny tiny nuisances, but in large numbers they are an army of pests that can take over the food in your home and make you crazy trying to get rid of them. These little insects come in from outside in search of food and a source of water. You may find them near entrances of your house, coming in from under your house, or if they’ve already found their way in, you may find them just about anywhere. Read More»
Do you suspect that there is rodent activity in your home? Perhaps you are thinking that you only have one mouse. You may even assume that you can kill the rodent using over-the-counter rodent poison. It is not a good idea to try to perform your own pest control. Doing so could cost you more in the long run. The following are a few negative consequences you could face by choosing to try to resolve the matter on your own. Read More»
When you are walking around your home, the last thing you expect is to find an uninvited visitor scurrying across your floor or counters to hide from you. If you have recently had such an experience with a mouse, you may find yourself panicking and wondering what you can and should do to get rid of the mice in your home as well as prevent such an issue from ever occurring again. Read More»
Unless you’ve been living in total seclusion, you have likely heard that bed bugs are on the rise. These pesky little critters love to burrow down into your mattress and wreak havoc on you by biting you as you sleep. The result is small marks appearing on your body that seem to come out of nowhere. Because it can sometimes be quite difficult to get rid of bed bugs, the best thing to do is exercise some preventative measures so you can decrease the chances that they’ll become a problem in your home. Read More»
If you have dogs, you’re probably used to seeing fleas occasionally. A few fleas here and there are pretty common, especially if your dogs run around outdoors. Occasionally though, fleas get out of hand, and it can happen quickly. When you have an infestation, your home and yard can be overrun with the biting pests making your life and your dogs’ lives miserable. Here are some tips that will help you get a flea infestation under control. Read More»