A roach infestation is one of the most dreaded types of pest infestations. Once roaches find their way into your home they can increase in number quickly. In addition, roaches are notoriously difficult to eradicate once they’ve settled into your home. The best defense against these persistent pests is to protect your house from them in the first place. There are three steps you can take that will go a long way toward keeping roaches out of your house...

Most people are absolutely disgusted by cockroaches. Finding one in your shoe, or even close to some food that you were about to eat is enough to have people running for the hills. Hopefully, this blog will inform you more about why cockroaches are so prevalent in the summer, and give you some ideas on how to avoid them in the future.

When you’re a business owner, it seems like you add something to your list of expenses every day. Each thing that you pay for has an effect on your profits and growth. When it comes time to think about monthly pest control, this is probably one of the first things you consider: this is just another thing added to your list of costs. It might even make you consider skipping out on paying for any pest control services. After all, each thing that you decide to pay for needs to be thought through carefully.

Pests are generally a lot more prevalent in summer, often putting even professional pest control methods us to the test. The combination of warm temperatures, moisture and pollen in the air provides a perfect environment for pests. Bugs that were quiet and essentially hibernating in the winter come out in summer. There’s a plethora of food available, and most bugs are in their mating/breeding seasons. Bees, wasps and yellow jackets go into overtime building their hives, which can become a huge and potentially dangerous problem if left untreated. DIY methods work sometimes, but if they’re not legitimate, they can actually disrupt the hives and possibly send the swarm into the house. Pest control services are the best option for getting rid of these problems completely, without risking your health or safety.

Aren’t mosquitoes annoying? They’re so small, but they can be such a nuisance, especially if you’re trying to spend a nice day outside with your family. They fly right up to you ear and make that loud buzzing noise, and distract you from anything you were enjoying. Not only are they annoying, but mosquitoes feed on blood, so when they actually bite, you can be left with painful, red marks. Mosquitoes can also carry dangerous diseases, since they’re basically flying blood transfusions.

Pest proofing your house can be a tough project to tackle. Especially during the warmer months when more types of pests are around, it can be tricky to know where to start. If you’re already dealing with any sort of infestation, the best thing you can do is call a pest control company. They’ll send a well trained pest control technician over to your home to conduct an inspection, and figure out the severity, cause, and solution to your current pest problem.

Finding out that you have pests in your home is unsettling. No one (at least no one I’ve ever met) wants to live in a place where pests crawl around freely. They’re gross, they infest your food supply, and can even be dangerous to your health or to the structure of your home. If this is the first time you’ve ever had to deal with a pest issue, you might feel completely overwhelmed. You might be wondering why the pests are even there, since you keep a pretty clean home and put your food away properly.