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Winter Pest Control “Do I really need to worry about pest control in the winter?” We get asked this question a lot by customers. Notably, Iowa Winters are pretty barren when it comes to pests; not much of anything grows outdoors, as you know! That gives people the...

October is a spooky time. Fog hovers over the land from dusk to dawn like a ghostly apparition. Pumpkins gleam orange from their perches on your neighbors’ porches, mocking you with their toothy grins. And, of course, there’s that bump in the night you keep...

September Pests You might notice that, as the weather cools, your backyard is suddenly much less of a bug-haven for things like mosquitos, and even the dreaded gnat. It’s true; many of the bugs that annoy us aren’t fond of cooler temperatures. However, that doesn't...

Fall Pest Prevention You would think Fall would signal the end to "bug season". As temperatures lower, the activity level of outside pests takes a nosedive. Finally, as the leaves begin to change color and the apple cider and pumpkin spice make their appearances,...

Can you flea-proof your home? If you've already experienced this type of pest problem in the past, take a look at what you need to know about professional extermination and flea prevention. How Do Fleas Get in Your Home? To prevent an interior flea infestation, you...

Silverfish have found ways to survive for hundreds of millions of years, predating even the dinosaurs. These tenacious insects can keep creating new generations as long as they find the right feeding and environment conditions in which to thrive. In many cases,...

Did a pest nest outside or inside your home? If you're not sure what just made your home its new abode, take a look at the top pest nest questions answered. Where Are Pest Nests Found? The answer to this question depends on the pest who has made your home theirs....

Winter beckons, and that means shorter days, colder nights, and overwintering pests. Some of those pests won't breed or make a nuisance of themselves in your home. But some pests are active in winter and can damage your home.To keep you home free of pests this...

While termites are the most well-known wood-boring pests, they aren't the only ones that can become unwelcome guests in your home. Carpenter ants are common across the United States and can cause significant structural damage to residential homes. Here's everything...

No matter how insistently civilization encroaches on natural environments, the citizens of those natural environments still manage to maintain healthy populations. This citizenry includes a variety of common pests, including mice, rats, squirrels, and other...