If you have pets, then you are likely familiar with the battle of the fleas we deal with here. There are more than 2,000 types of fleas in the world today, but the most common are dog fleas, cat fleas, human fleas and the oriental rat flea. Even if you don’t have pets, that doesn’t […]

Winter temperatures will force many pests into hibernation but not silverfish. Silverfish seem to be one pest that becomes more prominent when winter arrives. When it’s time to pull out holiday decorations or hide presents they will catch a ride in and out of attics or garages and into the living areas of our home. […]

Throughout the United states, there are more than 50 species of cockroaches that can be found. In Kentucky, there are a few common species; American, Brown banded, and German. German cockroaches can be fairly troublesome. Any type of cockroach can potentially spread diseases and bacteria, as well as trigger asthma and allergies. Because cockroaches are […]

If you suffer from arachnophobia, then you are one of nearly 19 million Americans who suffer from a specific phobia. Truth is, most spiders are beneficial to our homes and environment because their diets consist of the insects that pester us all year long. In fact, only about 12 spider species out of 40,000 spider […]

Contrary to popular belief that houseflies “die off” or hibernate when the weather cools down, the common housefly doesn’t actually die for the season. In fact, they go into a state of diapause, which means a state of reduced metabolic activity when environmental conditions are unfavorable. They take up residence in cracks and crevices where […]

Each season brings its own unique list of pros and cons. The fun part is that no two people would have the same pros and cons list for the seasons. Some people list snow as a con while others list it as a pro. One thing about winter that we think most people would agree […]

Termites and carpenter ants are two very different pests, and though they share a few similarities, they are often confused with one another. The reason being, is that they both cost homeowners and businesses an alarming amount of money due to the repairs that are needed in their wake. Both termites and carpenter ants destroy […]

There are quite a few rodents found throughout Kentucky. Mice and rats are pests that frequently intrude into homes and businesses and wreak havoc. Any rodent in your home or business is terrible from the theft of food and materials for nesting. In their daily activities, the urinate and defecate where ever they happen to […]

Now that Summer is well and truly over, and the cooler weather is here, we have said goodbye to our Summertime arch-nemesis pests and prepared for a new group of unwelcomed invaders. When the weather cools off, various pests and rodents start trying to make their way indoors where it is nice and warm. Their […]

During the spring and summer, homeowners are determined to protect their home from termites. Come fall and winter, many will breathe a sigh of relief knowing their troubles are over until the next spring. In most cases, yes. Termites are most active during the spring and summer and come fall their activity greatly reduces. However, […]