Rodents are among the many pests such as insects, arachnids, and wildlife, that can easily infest a home or business in Ohio. Not only are rodents fairly common, but they are bad on both fronts as they can spread illnesses from germs, bacteria, and are known vectors of disease, as well as also contaminate food…
There are many pests that roam across the Ohio borders, and rodents are no exception. Deer Mice, House Mice and Norway Rats are among the most common in the area. Rodents inside homes and businesses can be detrimental to your health and rein destruction where it will cost you significantly over long term infestations. Rodents…
When you choose the perfect houseplant for your home, you don’t even think twice about it. They have a way of bringing the outdoors inside and adding an organic beauty that can’t be matched. When your houseplants are infested with small black flies, it can really change the way you feel about those beautiful plants…
One of the most common species of cockroaches found in the Cleveland, Ohio area is the German Cockroach. This pest can be found all over the U.S. and often invades home, apartments and other human domains. German cockroaches are known to carry and spread harmful diseases and cause damages to homes and other structures. Defense…
If we gave you 10 seconds to list all of the insects that sting how many do you think that you could name? Bees, hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets would probably be some of the first insects mentioned by most people. If we asked you about these different insects what could you really tell us…
Bats can be found in almost every habitat in Ohio. You might be surprised to learn that bats live near humans without us even knowing it. Ohio is home to 13 species of bats, with the little brown bat being the one that is encountered most. What Insects Do Bats Eat? Bats are not rodents.…
With over 4,000 known species of cockroaches worldwide, there are only about 30 species that are pests to people and a handful of them are found across Ohio. Where many roaches share similar characteristics and habits, they still have their own distinct differences as well. The better you know what kind of cockroach is infesting…
Mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus (WNV) are on the rise in Ohio. The good news about West Nile Virus is that approximately 80% of people exposed to the virus will not have any symptoms. The other 20% will experience cold or flu-like symptoms for a few days. These symptoms can include fever, nausea,…
Pavement ants are extremely common and can be found around homes and business across the United States burrowing under sidewalks, driveways, and buildings leaving mounds of dirt behind in their wake. According to entomologists, the pavement ant most likely arrived in the US in the hulls of ships traveling from Europe in the 1700 and…
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.…
