When people think of spring they have visions of favorable weather conditions, blossoms blooming, trees livening up, greener grass, having outdoor activities, animals becoming energized, tackling home improvements and checking off spring cleaning tasks. But what occurs to few is the up rise in pests. Though there are pests that plague our homes and businesses […]

A Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDIR) is a legal document written and issued by a qualified, licensed inspector. A WDIR is usually required during real estate transactions where the mortgage lender or buyer requires the inspection as these pests can cause major structural damage. The lending institution will usually require and recommended treatment be done […]

The National Pest Management Association has honored all those in the pest control industry during the month of April. Many service industries and career paths get a designated time of year where their efforts get recognized and celebrated; those working in pest control management get a month to shine. Without professional pest control, the economy […]

Termites are notorious around the world for their difficulty at eliminating them and most of all, the destruction they cause. The integrity of the wood is weakened as they chew and consume the wood throughout your home due to the hollowed galleries, or tunnels they create. Though there are thousands of different types of termites, […]

Eastern subterranean termites are the most common termites in Pennsylvania. Where most know the basics of termites; eating wood, ruining homes and property, etc., other pertinent information gets lost. Termites in general are responsible for billions of dollars a year in damage to homes and business structures in the country and that’s just the reported […]

When it comes to rodents there are two types of ways to see them. Some see a cute little critter at a pet store to take home. The others see a pest that invades homes and takes over your pantry. The interesting thing is that they are the same rodent. A mouse is a mouse […]

Most people have encountered a cockroach one time or another in their lives. Some, it seems to be a regular occurrence to bump into a cockroach every time the lights go off for 10 minutes. But though you may know what a cockroach is, there may be a few questions you had concerning cockroaches, and […]

If are considering redecorating your bedroom you may want to think carefully about your selection of sheet colors. According to research, bed bugs have specific color preferences especially when it comes to finding places to reside in your bedding. In particular researchers noted that the favored choices for bed bugs were red and black while […]

When you hear that little scratching or scurrying in the walls that is a pretty significant sign that a critter is there. The majority of people that are dealing with a critter have some kind of rodent living deep in the wall. Rodents are no fun to deal with and by the time you realize […]

Spiders are a pest that no one wants to see in their home. They are so scary that movies have been made solely based on the fear of spiders. There are some spiders that are venomous and can cause some irritation and even some pain. They do have some great qualities since they eat other […]