The Rise of Rodent Infestations This Winter

Although rodents are a pest problem all year long here in the Midwest, wintertime is when rats and mice look to get inside your cozy, warm home. In partnership with PestWorld, the NPMA recently [...]

Stink Bugs and Boxelder Bugs – Does Fall Drive Them Indoors?

Every fall here in the midwest, there are a few pests that become particularly troublesome for home and business owners. The two main culprits? Stink bugs and boxelder bugs. These two pests are a [...]

How Do Rats Get in Your House in the Fall?

It’s that time of year again: rodent season! With Rodent Awareness Week upon us, it’s important to stay aware of the threats of rats and mice this fall and all year long. Here in the Midwest, [...]

The Hills Have (Eight) Eyes: House Spiders in Illinois & Indiana

At the intersection of the hot, dry summer months and the impending chill of winter, spiders of all varieties find themselves in ideal environments here in Illinois & Indiana. Spiders are [...]

What’s That Bug in My Bathroom?

The bathroom is supposed to be one of the cleanest rooms in the house, so the last thing it needs is a barrage of pests crawling up the walls. The humidity and moisture buildup in our bathrooms [...]

Repelling the Myths Behind Common Illinois Mosquito Repellents

Mosquitoes are a fact of life for people all over the world come spring and summertime. They are able to live in almost any kind of environment that reaches a suitable temperature. We have helped [...]

How to Kill Mosquito Larvae in Standing Water Safely

During the spring and summer in Illinois & Indiana, mosquitoes are one of the most difficult pests to catch a break from. On their own, mosquitoes are weak insects that only live for around a [...]

Bee Stings vs Wasp Stings: What’s the Difference?

If you have ever been stung by a bee or wasp before, you surely try to avoid them when you see them around. Bees and wasps usually only sting when provoked, but many people have experienced a [...]

Ants May Be Marching Your Way

Summer is here, and ants are back out in plain sight. Over the winter, they have a lot of difficulties finding proper food sources. More motivated than ever, ants are on the hunt for food and [...]

Does a Wasp Die When It Stings You?

Bees are some of the most unique insects out there. Beyond their complex style of communication and their deeply-rooted environmental significance, another interesting fact about bees is that [...]