Bald faced hornets are one of the most common hornet species in Ohio. These hornets are potentially dangerous, especially as the colony continues to grow. Due to their probable threat, we at Defense Pest Control Service would like to share some of the basics concerning bald faced hornets to help you better avoid them. Bald…
Yellow ants or citronella ants are yellow in color and give off a lemon or citrus like odor when they are crushed. Yellow ants will invade homes and even begin nesting inside the walls of buildings. Where yellow ants are not harmful, do not have a stinger and are not known for biting; they can…
As the weather starts to warm up, you can literally start watching as the world around you starts to wake up. It is one of the most beautiful parts of spring. One of the less appealing events of spring is the awakening of the insects around us though. One of the most dreaded summer pests…
There are many people that will tell you the thing they dread most about the summer is the onslaught of mosquitoes. These pests can make any outside gathering miserable if you aren’t careful. If you are wondering where they go during the winter and when you need to start worrying about them in the spring,…
When warmer days outweigh the cold ones, it’s pretty easy to get spring fever. Not only do people start spending more time outside, but pests are going to start waking up as well. It is important that you take this time to prepare your home for the busy pest season that is ahead of you.…
Yellow jacket wasps are one of the most aggressive species found in America and in the state of Ohio. Yellow jacket wasps are not like honey bees that sting once sacrificing themselves to defend their nest. Yellow jacket wasps do not die after stinging an intruder. They are able to sting an intruder repeatedly which…
An ant infestation is something nearly everyone will experience at least one time in their lives. While delivering obnoxiously annoying pinches, ant invasions are more of a nuisance as they barge in looking for crumbs or anything edible. However, throughout Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding areas, carpenter ants are more than a nuisance as they are…
Bearing wing pads that never fully develop into functional wings, most people are familiar with the diet of the small, flat oval-shaped pests we know are bed bugs. Though after a hardy meal bed bugs will appear reddish and become engorged, bed bugs are otherwise a dull brown color. Bed bugs are fairly elusive, using…
Now that it’s officially springtime everything is growing and sprouting so beautifully all around us. It is so relaxing to look about and appreciate the beauty of the budding plants and trees. With the emergence of all of these plants you probably also notice more bees around. Bees are always buzzing around pollinating during the…
If we mention the word mosquito most people will have some sort of an idea of what it is. When asked what they know about mosquitoes though most people can only answer with a few facts. People frequently know that mosquitoes can bite you. They also know that mosquitoes carry some viruses. Other than that…
