April Rains Attract Bugs

Many of us know that spring is the season that brings out all kinds of pests—it’s almost impossible to ignore! But do you know why spring brings out so many new bugs every year? There are many [...]

The Tools of the Termite Trade

If you didn’t know that Termite Awareness Week falls in March every year, it’s worth taking note of. The week before spring starts is the perfect time to learn all that you can about [...]

How to Get Rid of Pigeons on Your Roof

Pigeons are widely regarded as one of the most pesky types of birds out there. They are commonly associated with filth and an unclean environment, and for good reason. Dependent on humans for [...]

Where Do Bees Go in Winter?

There’s so much to look forward to every time spring rolls around. All of the flowering plant growth and warmer temperatures are exciting to many, but spring also comes with the resurgence of all [...]

The Problem with Electronic Rodent Control

Rodent infestations are some of the most feared pest problems for many reasons. Rats, mice, and other rodents can carry diseases, damage our homes, create fire hazards, and spread filth. If [...]

Cluster Flies Invade Illinois Homes [2022 Update]

Picture this: It’s the dead of winter in Illinois. Just when you think you’re safe from the mob of insects that disappeared after the first frost, you spot a fly on your windowpane. You move to [...]

5-Step Checklist for Hotel Bed Bug Inspections

Besides residential homes, hotel rooms are one of the most common bed bug breeding grounds nationwide. You may think “it won’t happen to me” or that the only hotels to get bed [...]

Eight Legs, No Respect: Why Spiders Have Such a Bad Reputation

Humans have been fascinated with spiders for centuries – the contrast of their strange, alien-like bodies with the intricate beauty of their shimmering webs is a sight many have awed at. Like [...]

How Fast Can Mice Breed In Your House?

Do you think you hear mice scurrying around in your walls? Or have you had this problem in years past? If you’ve dealt with mice before, you surely know that a mouse infestation is no quick fix. [...]

Chicago Termites: A Year-Round Problem

As a veteran of those frigid winters in Illinois, you may be thinking termites can’t possibly survive the city’s brutal wind, cold, snow, and ice. The reality is that, unlike many [...]