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The dangers of standing water

Standing water is a magnet for many dangerous pests. Just one is the rat because rats are like many other species; they need water to live. If they discover a home that has standing water nearby, they will invite all of their family and friends to join them. Standing water attracts mosquitoes because the water provides them with a breeding ground. Ants need water to drink, so houses that offer it to them are more likely to have an infestation. Furthermore, if stagnating water is left to fester, mold can begin to flourish in your yard. Where Does [...]

The dangers of standing water2018-04-04T18:18:57+00:00

What Happens When Pests Die in Your Home?

While doing your spring cleaning before the temperatures heat up in the coming months, one of the most unpleasant discoveries that you can make is finding large numbers of dead animals or insects. These may include mice, cockroaches, and ants. Of course, if the size or number of these dead pests is large, you likely smelled them before you discovered them. One important thing to realize is that this discovery is usually just a sign of a much larger problem. This is because finding a number of dead animals or insects usually means that there is a considerable [...]

What Happens When Pests Die in Your Home?2018-04-04T18:20:06+00:00

Sealing screen doors and windows

Springtime is here, and there are several invasive and rapidly multiplying pests that will try to enter your home this season. Sealing your screen doors and windows might sound like a simple task, but this preventative step can defend your home from some infestations. A tiny hole or crack might not seem like a major problem, but one bug can open the door for an invasion. This is particularly true for social insects that will plant trails for others to follow. Pests will enter your home to search for warmth, food sources, and breeding space. Some of the [...]

Sealing screen doors and windows2022-03-28T18:38:52+00:00

Common Garden Pests in Illinois

Most novice gardeners think that all bugs in their gardens pose a risk to their plants. While it is true that many varieties of insects do in fact kill plants, other insects are quite beneficial. Before they spray their entire garden down with chemicals and insecticides, gardeners can benefit by knowing which bugs to keep and which ones to kill in their gardens. A gardener can find a true ally in the common garden spider. This spider is the size of a half dollar coin and is typically black and yellow, although some orange and black varieties can [...]

Common Garden Pests in Illinois2018-04-04T18:21:56+00:00

How to tell if a Beehive is Active

As people work around their homes and properties, they may come across beehives hidden in their attics, in their porch overhangs, inside sheds or barns, and even sometimes inside old cars that are parked in the driveway. While the general rule of thumb would be to avoid touching the hive, sometimes necessity makes it necessary for people to figure out whether or not the hive is still active. They can know for sure and take the right steps by looking for these clues. The most obvious way to tell if a hive is still being is if there [...]

How to tell if a Beehive is Active2018-04-04T17:00:38+00:00
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