There is nothing better than a cozy fire in your fireplace or wood burning stove during the holidays. The only thing that will ruin it real quick is a mouse scampering across your foot as you go to grab some logs for the fire. Keeping mice out of your firewood may seem like an impossible…
During the winter many pests will enter homes and other human domains in search of food or shelter. Spiders are not directly affected by the cold. Within their blood are anti-freeze antigens that allow spiders to survive even the coldest of climates. However, many homeowners may still see an influx of spider activity in their…
Mice look cute, but they can be dangerous to have around. Mice can damage your home and be hazardous to your health. They can destroy the insulation in your home and chew through walls and on electrical wiring that creates a fire hazard. The droppings and urine that mice leave behind can spoil your food…
Watching a squirrel outside your window as it scampers across your yard is adorable. They look so cute and cuddly as they run from here to there. However, when one of those cuddly animals makes its way into your attic, it turns ugly real quick. They can wreak havoc on your house if they start…
When the weather cools off and you don’t see as many bugs out, you may think that you don’t have to worry about them for the rest of the season. This would be foolish to think though. Many bugs will be trying now more than ever, to make their way into your home. Cockroaches are…
While the fall months bring reprieve from high temperatures, they also bring with them some pesky bugs trying to make their way into your home. Not left out of the fun is the house fly. These flies will come in troves during the fall months, and can be more than irritating when they are constantly…
Mouse characters you see on TV and in movies are portrayed as crafty creatures that are quick on their feet and prove that size doesn’t matter as long as they are quick-witted and can easily adapt to their surroundings. In reality, mice do share some of these attributes. Mice Can Run, Jump & Swim Well…
Even though fall is upon us, this isn’t the time to let your guard down when it comes to protection yourself against tick bites. Their most active season will be from May-October but ticks in Ohio are active throughout the year including winter. You still to do everything you can to avoid tick bites since…
As we start to see temperatures cooling off this fall, it will be a mad race to keep rodents and other pests out of your home. They are looking for some reprieve from colder temps just like we are. There are several steps you can take to ensure your home doesn’t become the home of…
Although mice and other rodents can be a year around problem, you may begin to see rodents invading homes more aggressively during this time of year. As the seasons begin to change, rodents become more aware of the upcoming winter and they will begin to look for a warm place with a reliable food source.…
