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I’m Frank, the Filthy Fly and to humans, I have some terrible habits! One of my favorite things to do is land and wallow around in rotting carcasses. I crawl all over garbage dumps, inside trashcans with baby diapers and liquifying rotted raw meat and other disgusting stuff. My favorite places are sewers and gutters…

Knowing your home is protected from pests provides peace of mind. Professional pest control offers regular inspections and treatments, ensuring any potential infestations are caught early and dealt with efficiently.

Termites, carpenter ants, and rodents can cause extensive damage to your home’s structure and wiring. Termites alone cause billions of dollars in damage annually in the United States. Prompt pest control prevents costly repairs and maintains your home’s integrity.

Your home is likely your most significant investment. Effective termite control protects this asset from extensive damage.

The female black widow spider is considered the most venomous spider in North America. The venom of the black widow spider is 15 times as toxic as the venom of the prairie rattlesnake. Only the female black widow is dangerous to humans; males and juveniles are harmless. The female black widow will, on occasion, kill…

Do you think your walls are solid enough to keep pests out? Think again. Nearly every wall has some kind of tiny opening through which pests can slither. The best preventive is to go on a crack and crevice hunt around your home and seal any openings you find with caulk. Seal cracks around windows…

As the weather cools down in the fall, many pests look for suitable harborages in which to spend the winter. These annoying pests do not bite or cause harm to you but they are nuisances and are best prevent ed using the tips in our September 15 blog. (Watch for it!) The following pests are likely…

You may have seen the recent news headlines about Zika virus, a rare mosquito-borne disease that has made its way to the United States. We’ve assembled some information that answers many questions about this virus. Q: How is Zika virus transmitted? A: Zika virus is spread through the bite of an infected Aedes genus of…

Yellowjacket.People confuse bees for yellow jackets, and hornets for wasps. And because most of us like to keep our distance from these buzzing, stinging bugs, we rarely get close enough to tell the difference between these four flying insects. But if you’re dealing with an infestation or a sting, it’s important to know which bug…

One of the most common wasps found around the home is the paper wasp. These pests range in size from 5/8” – 3/4″, are brownish with yellow markings and are found throughout the United States. Paper wasps get their common name from the paper-like material out of which they make their nests. Paper wasps are…