Our ecosystems are tightly knit intertwined connections between all sorts of different organisms. Animals need each other to live, plants need each other to live, animals need plants to live, and plants need animals to live. This harmonious connection between plants and animals is vitally important. One of these important connections is the role of…
Each year more and more families adopt a pet. Cats and dogs are great animals to have around the home. They are loving companions that are very popular among families especially with young children. But one issue that can come up when it comes to pets are fleas. These tiny insects are parasitic in nature…
In the summer and fall we see plenty of spiderwebs around our homes and in the dark places in our attic's and garages. The spiderwebs are created by tiny eight legged arachnids that find their way into our homes. These webs are a modern wonder as they're outrageously strong for their size and yet super…
The summer months are full of bugs and insects that fly, crawl and dig through our yards. But one of the most dangerous insects that we have, second only to the mosquito, is the tick. These bloodsucking insects can spread many different kinds of diseases to humans through their bite. One of these diseases has…
In the pest control business, we find that certain pests tend to be more of a problem during specific seasons. One of those pests are rodents. Even though we often see a spike in rodent issues in the cold winter months, they can still be a problem in the summer months. Many towns and cities…
The sunny summer months are a great time to go out and have a picnic. Spread out a blanket, bring lunch in a basket and enjoy your day in the sun. Of course, if you ever try this, you’ll find out real quickly if there are ants anywhere nearby. These tiny insects mobilize to come…
As people, we need so many different things. Food, water and shelter are all necessary for survival. But one of the most underrated things that we need to thrive is sleep. Sleep is so necessary for a healthy lifestyle that you can literally die without it. One of the pests that will attack us and…
Outside of taxes, our homes are the most expensive investment that we will put our money into. Buildings for businesses and other such buildings are also expensive. Because of this we need to protect these investments from anything that would come and try to damage them. One of the major pests that damage buildings such…
In most peoples homes, you can find storage areas that convenient such as an attic. These places make a convenient place to store Christmas decorations, old clothes or any other items that maybe you want to keep but don’t have need of at the moment. They also are great places to house mice. Mice are…
This world is simply amazing. If you grab a handful of soil, you could find thousands of insects inside that small bit of soil. And if you go 5 miles down the road and pick up another handful of soil, you can find a completely separate ecosystem with brand-new insects that you didn’t see 5…