Bugged by pests? You are not alone! Most households and businesses face common pest problems.
We’ve made it our mission to provide naturally effective solutions, tips, and information so that we can all have freedom from pests and damage while preserving nature’s delicate ecosystem. Read the latest here.
September 9, 2016
6 minute read
Mice and rats can make excellent pets. When domesticated, they are clean, intelligent and docile. However, just as a weed is a plant in the wrong place, a pest is a pet you didn’t ask for. The types of rodents found in the wild can spread disease, damage property and harm humans and other animals. […]
September 8, 2016
3 minute read
No one seems to like spiders, but we wanted to give the house spider a chance to defend himself. Imagine for a moment if you will, that instead of stomping on a spider, you were reading about one in the pages of your favorite magazine — finding out all of his likes, dislikes, and exactly […]
July 8, 2016
3 minute read
Some people like to joke that the mosquito is their state bird, but there isn’t anything funny about Aedes aegypti. While there are many different kinds of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti is the one that most commonly transmits dangerous, sometimes deadly diseases to people. This little bug can be a big problem, but a few simple […]
May 20, 2016
4 minute read
Most people think termites are the biggest danger to their homes, but carpenter ants can cause serious damage, too. You might think these little pests are no big deal, but these household pests want to make your home their own. Doing so can create some serious structural damage to your house. While most are harmless […]
April 29, 2016
3 minute read
Is it a ladybug, or a lady beetle? Though they may look alike, these spotted insects have some significant differences. How to tell ladybugs and lady beetles apart Beetles can be beneficial pests. They eat aphids and scale insects, which can threaten houseplants, home gardens, and agricultural crops. However, while ladybugs are usually considered cute […]
January 26, 2016
5 minute read
You might think a rat is a rat, nothing more, nothing less. But there are different types of rats. If you’re battling an infestation, you should know what you’re up against. Roof rats and other household pests cause the most problems this time of year because they are trying to escape the cold weather. Attics, […]
October 2, 2015
5 minute read
The field mouse is where our story began. When this tiny brown mouse scurried over our CEO’s leg, he inspired an idea that has changed the pest control industry. Kari Warberg Block knew there had to be a safer way to get rid of mice than the traps or poisons that were old standbys. When she […]
September 22, 2015
4 minute read
Sharing your closet with a close friend can double your options and keep you at the height of style, but sharing your closet with clothes moths can take a real bite out of your wardrobe budget. That doesn’t mean the little moth is a monster, just that he’s not a great house guest. Take a […]
September 11, 2015
4 minute read
Clothes moths may be some of the sneakiest pests out there. You almost never see the actual moths, but you can always tell when they have made themselves at home by the holes left in your clothing or fabrics. What causes these pests to choose your wardrobe when they’re looking for their next meal? And […]
March 6, 2015
3 minute read
Recently, we shared an in-depth feature about the house mouse and your response was so enthusiastic, we decided to dig deeper. Here is a very personal profile of Mus Musculus, more commonly known as the house mouse. About me Likes:
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