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The end of the holiday season is drawing near. If you are one of those who like to get your house back into proper working order as soon as the holiday is over, you are likely already contemplating how you will store all your precious holiday décor. Unfortunately, storing items for nearly an entire year can easily become vulnerable to destruction from pests if not properly stored. Today, we share with you our top tips for storing holiday decorations. Continue reading “How to Prevent Pest Problems When Storing Holiday Decorations”

Rats are one of the most challenging pests to get rid of once they make their way into your home. As the shyer cousins to the curious mouse, rats are harder to catch, often skipping traps and learning the risks of a household quickly to avoid them. Unfortunately, some species of rats can birth over 2,000 babies in a year, so you can easily see how quickly a rat infestation can get out of hand. Today we share why rats are a risk and how to prevent them. Continue reading “How to Prevent Rat Infestations”

As a homeowner and parent to children or pets, you want your house to be a safe and happy environment. Unfortunately, fleas can quickly drag down the peacefulness of a home, making your house a horror show rather than an oasis. Fortunately, there is a solution – pest control for fleas! Continue reading “Pest Control for Fleas Top Tips”

We will be the first to admit that earwigs are one of the more creepy creatures in appearance that we encounter, even though they hardly live up to the tales people villainize them in. Therefore, we are taking a moment today to explain the primary features of earwigs and how you can get rid of them. Continue reading “How to Get Rid of Earwigs”

The midwest is known for its plethora of creepy crawlies that disturb our everyday lives. Fortunately, we can utilize our landscaping to attract some insects! Now you may be thinking, “Hold on! I want fewer bugs, not more!” While it may sound odd, there are specific insects you want to attract to your landscaping. These beneficial insects will scare off or eat the bad ones, making your garden a healthier, safer place to frolic. To get these beneficial insects to grace your garden, we recommend planting the three following plants. Continue reading “Prevent Pests by Attracting Beneficial Insects”

As a gardener, you want to see your summer garden grow and produce a delightful selection of crops this season. However, you may not get your wish if pesky pests have their way. Today, we share with you our top tips on how to protect your garden from summer pests. Continue reading “How to Protect Your Garden from Summer Pests”

Slurp…suck…ouch, that hurt! Can you guess what bit you? You got it, a mosquito! Mosquitos are a prevalent concern during the summer season as they come out in droves. While an abundance of summer pest life is ordinary, unfortunately, mosquitos can potentially carry a long list of diseases, which we all want to avoid. To do so, here are our top tips on how to prevent mosquito bites. Continue reading “How to Prevent Mosquito Bites”

Summer has finally arrived! While the heat and fun of the season have been long-awaited, no one is excited about the increase in bee stings, mosquito bites, and creepy crawlies showing up in random places. Rather than simply dealing with the annoyance, you can take action with these 5 summer pest prevention tips. Continue reading “5 Summer Pest Prevention Tips”

Buzzzzz. Ouch! With the beautiful spring flowers and the warming weather, you can expect to see more stinging pests such as wasps, bees, hornets, and yellow jackets buzzing around. Instead of dealing with infestations and nasty stings, we recommend taking action to prevent stinging pest problems with these tips. Continue reading “How to Prevent Stinging Pest Problems”

Buzz….buzzz….buzzzzz……ow! As we progress further into spring, you will likely be hearing the buzzing of stinging insects. However, getting stung is fun for nobody! Today, we will share with you how to tell the difference between bees, wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. Continue reading “Bees, Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow Jackets– How to Tell the Difference”