When you hear the word cockroach, what comes to mind? Is it an image of a small, brown crawling pest that most, if not all, people dislike? You may also think "nuisance" or "too common" or "gross." What about allergies? Like cats, plants, dust, or certain foods, cockroaches can cause allergies. Before you blame your
Spring cleaning is about more than just getting the dust bunnies out from under your desk. Spring is a great time to think about preventing seasonal pests that could make their way into your business. As the weather warms, dormant pests become active again so spring is when you need to make certain that your
We know how it is. You’re outside grilling or mowing the grass or playing catch with your kid, having a great time in your yard when – oh no – bees. You have bees. A whole bunch of ‘em, too, and they’re terrorizing your family and ruining your back yard. These creatures may seem small but they
As spring arrives and the weather begins to warm, stinging insects become more common. Even if you aren’t aware of an allergy to stinging insects such as bees or hornets, it’s best to take precautions. Anyone can be adversely affected if caught in the midst of a swarm. In fact, stinging insects account for over
Think about your ideal work atmosphere. It probably involves a quiet space, a good area to spread out your computer and tools, collaborative coworkers, and maybe a beautiful window that brings in a lot of sunshine. It almost definitely doesn’t involve flies buzzing around your head or an army of ants stealing crumbs out of
Holiday travel can come with fond memories, tons of photos and, if you’re unlucky, a slew of unwanted traveling guests that follow you home. Those traveling guests are bed bugs, which are about the size and shape of an apple seed and leave you with itchy, welt-like bites that often show up in lines of three.