Pest Prevention

Asian giant hornets may seem like a creature conjured up in a bad dream, but they are alive and well here in the United States. Albeit in small numbers, Asian giant hornets have been spotted here [...]

As we get closer to summer in Illinois, the numbers of tick populations in the area are going to continue to rise. Ticks come back out as the temperatures rise, looking for animals to feed on. [...]

Stink bugs are a common nuisance pest in our area. They bring with them an unpleasant odor and sometimes hundreds of friends. Every year, Chicago IL residents are reporting more and more of them [...]

Many people are wary of bees because of their painful stings. If you’ve ever been bitten by a wasp or stung by a yellow jacket, you probably tend to avoid anything black and yellow that flies. [...]

Spring is finally here in Illinois, and bears aren’t the only animals waking up from their winter hibernation. Carpenter bees also rest through the winter to gear up for an active spring. [...]

Many people falsely believe that termite problems are only possible in wooden homes. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. There are many factors in play when it comes to what attracts termites to [...]

Midwestern winters send everyone indoors, including rodents. During much of the year, rodents are driven indoors to seek out shelter and food. They’ll help themselves to your food stash and leave [...]

Pests and insects can squeeze their way into your home through the most minuscule of openings. One of the most successful pest prevention tips is to literally seal off your property from pests. [...]

If you harbor secret fears of spiders invading your home in droves this winter, put them to rest. The Illinois cold may drive you inside, but spiders have different ways of warding off chills [...]

Entomologists from Anderson Pest Solutions’s parent company, Rentokil Provide their Pest Predictions for 2021 READING, Penn. (Jan. 4, 2021) — As if 2020 didn’t present enough [...]