Everything You Need to Know About the Life Cycle of a Tick
Ticks – eww. Is the first thing that comes to mind Lyme Disease? Or, maybe you think of a parasite meant for animals rather than humans. Or, perhaps you haven’t...
Pest Identification & Information
When is Mosquito Season?
Can you name one person who loves mosquitoes? We’re drawing a blank too! While we know that each and every little thing on this amazing planet is valuable and serves...
What Makes Mosquito Bites Itch and How to Stop It
I really love finding itchy mosquito bites – said no one ever! As the seasons change and the temperatures rise, you are destined to run into your old enemy, mosquitoes. ...
Things Mice Don’t Like – What Scares & Repels Them
A surefire way to get rid of mice is to make sure your home is not filled with their favorite things. Doing so can be tricky since mice like a...
Pantry Moth Infestations – What You Need to Know
Pantry moths are stealth masters. They are silent, secretive and sneaky. Moths will hide in dark corners and undisturbed areas so that you almost never notice them. Then they’ll lay...
What Kind Of Mouse Is In My House?
Have you noticed weird things around your house like little pellets in the shape of black rice, strange sounds at night, or mysterious damage to cords, cushions and cardboard? These...
What Do Mosquitoes Eat?—Exploring the Mosquito Diet
Some mosquitoes are valuable pollinators, but that’s probably the last thing on your mind when you hear one buzzing by your ear at night. It’s easy to understand why we’re...
5 Tips for West Nile Virus Prevention
You might think you don’t need to worry about West Nile virus prevention at home in America. Perhaps it seems like an exotic threat, something to get shots for if...
Are Mice Nocturnal? The Sleeping Habits of a Mouse
Imagine yourself lying in bed at night, just about to fall asleep, when a strange noise catches your attention. Perhaps you tell yourself, “It was just the wind.” But you...
Ant Habitat – Where Do Ants Live in Your House and in the World
How can you tell when it’s summer? For some, it’s the longer days filled with sunshine or the sound of children on break from school, but for me, it’s the...