Keeping Bugs Where They Belong

• Signs That There May Be Mice In Your Attic

  28 February 2016

  When mice get in the living space area of your home, it is fairly easy to discover them because they leave droppings everywhere they travel. However, during the colder months of the year, you may have mice in the attic of your home without even realizing it. Since heat travels upward, an attic is a warm escape for mice to live inside away from cold weather conditions. Therefore, it is a good idea to check your attic for mice each year when the cold weather months arrive.

• Bedbugs at Home? Avoid These Three Common Treatment Mistakes

  18 August 2015

  Bedbugs certainly are a nuisance to get rid of. They are experts at hiding to avoid contact with any pesticides that are applied to the bedding or fabric they live in, and their eggs can survive a pesticide treatment. If you have a bedbug infestation, make sure you avoid these common treatment mistakes so you can get rid of them as quickly as possible. Mistake #1: Not considering heat treatment.

• How To Get Rid Of Bedbugs With Heat

  4 August 2015

  Bedbugs are difficult to get rid of once you have an infestation, but if you work with a pest control company, you can eventually get the problem under control using a variety of methods. One thing that kills bedbugs is heat. Bedbugs die at 113 degrees Fahrenheit if the temperature is sustained for about an hour, and they can die quicker at higher temperatures. Here's what you need to know about killing bedbugs with heat.

• Where Do Cockroaches Like To Hide? The Answers Can Help You Eradicate Them

  4 August 2015

  So there you are, living in your home as happily as possible, when suddenly you see a roach run across the floor! Since you are not one to share your residence with these bug, or any other bug for that matter, you might panic and wonder where they are coming from--especially since you strive to keep a very clean home. Well, roaches don't care if your home is clean or not.

• 5 Things Homeowners Need To Know About Bald-Faced Hornets

  3 August 2015

  Bald-faced hornets don't get as much attention as yellow jackets or bees, but they can still cause a lot of problems for American homeowners. Here are five things you need to know about them. What do bald-faced hornets look like? Bald-faced hornets are mostly black, but they have white markings on their faces and on the very ends of their abdomens, near their stingers. They're also known as "white-faced hornets" due to their coloring.