Pest control doesn’t just target frequent or common invaders such as spiders, cockroaches and ants, but even for occasional invaders as well. One species that falls under the occasional invader list is are springtails. More often than not, these super small pests go unnoticed. Springtails become a particular problem during late spring and early summer.…
Summer is the best time of the year for family gatherings, cook outs and spending time outdoors hiking, boating, swimming and participating in all manner of outdoor activities with friends and family. Other than the heat, you may have already noticed an increase in pests especially ants, flies, cockroaches, stinging insects and spiders. According to…
The black carpenter ant is the most common ant to invade homes in the northeastern United States. When they create tunnels, they can cause disastrous damage to wooden structures. These tunnels are created as they hollow wood when they nest. Carpenter ants will nest in wood that is moist and/or dry but prefer wood that…
Bald faced hornets are a notorious pest that becomes a major problem during the spring and summer seasons in Greater Cleveland, Ohio. They are not super aggressive in nature; however they will protect their nest if threatened. Most people can recognize a bald faced hornet when they see one as they are black with a…
Getting stung by a wasp is painful to say the least. These aggressive stinging insects are known for their ability to sting more than once and their hunting instincts. If you have ever experienced a sting, you know that finding relief is the first thing on your mind. There are several things you can do…
Dog, Cat, and Human Fleas are among the common types of fleas in United States and in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area. Cat Fleas are the most reported. Cat fleas are especially problematic as they can live on different types of hosts and are not limited to feast solely on cats. People, dogs, and other…
The term “sugar ant” is one most people use to identify the type of ant we find in our kitchens snacking on sugary substances that were spilled or left behind. The banded sugar ant is native to Australia and are not found here in the U.S. The ants we find here in our homes feeding…
Due to the effects of La Niña earlier this year, Ohio valley regions as well as the Midwest and Great Lakes will experience an increase in the tick population during the spring and summer. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) data compilation, a bi-annual bug barometer release reveals that more insects will be…
The season for outdoor barbeques and swim parties is here. The nice warm weather brings people outside to spend time enjoying the warmer weather. After a long winter it is nice to have a fresh warm day to enjoy some outdoor activities. The warm weather all tends to be the same time of year that…
Any time there is a risk of damage to the structure of your home, homeowners want to take every necessary step needed to avoid it. When you have wood destroying insects causing damage, it can end up costing the homeowner thousands of dollars in property damage. One of the insects that fall into that category…
