June 24, 2020
As their name suggests, carpet beetles are known for living in, and feeding on, carpets, but that’s not the only place you’ll find them. These small insects range in size from 2 to 5 millimetres depending on the species. Most are black to reddish-brown with distinctive white, yellow, or red scale patterns. Their larvae are cream-colored with golden hair and are around four millimetr...
June 18, 2020
Are you wondering what to do about fleas? This pest can be dangerous for humans and animals. If you have pets, you have an increased chance of finding fleas in your home. How can you protect yourself and your family from fleas? Here’s a guide to get you started....
June 16, 2020
Summer is coming, and your first instinct might be to open all the doors and windows to let in the fresh air. After all, you’ve probably been inside most of the winter and spring, so the warm clean air will make your entire home feel like spring. Flies can be a big problem in Kentucky, so it’s important that you know how to prevent these pests before the weather gets warm....
June 8, 2020
Stinging insects are a huge problem here in Indianapolis in the summer. At best, a wasp sting is painful and itchy. At worst, a wasp sting can result in anaphylaxis, leaving some individuals in the hospital. These insects are dangerous and scary. This guide can help you protect your home and yard from wasps. Keep your family and friends safe by taking steps to ...
May 25, 2020
You've probably heard them called by several names - woodlice, pill bugs, or rolly pollies. Regardless of what you call them, they are a nuisance that can ruthlessly damage plant crops and landscaped yards. But are they safe? Well, unless you are a plant, they really can't harm you. Their positive purpose involves assisting in the decomposition process of wood and other organic debris, however,...
May 15, 2020
Having asthma or being susceptible to allergies can be a real problem. Severe allergies can be set off by a variety of outside environmental factors. Something that a lot of people don’t consider is that pests can affect asthma and allergies as well....
April 29, 2020
Most of us know what a cockroach is. But there is one cockroach that is head and thorax above the rest. It is called the German cockroach. We're taking a few minutes today to discuss what a German cockroach is, some of the common problems German cockroaches cause, and what you can do to reduce these problems....
April 27, 2020
We’re entering the time of year when spending time outdoors is especially pleasant. Temperatures are warming up, and once we hit the heat of summer, the cooler evenings are something to look forward to after a hot day. However, if yellow jackets invade your Owensboro property, being outside can quickly become quite unpleasant. ...
April 24, 2020
The most common type of spider to invade the home is the house spider, and while they may not be as dangerous as some of the other varieties we’re taught to fear, they can still be problem pests to have around....
April 16, 2020
From the pests that go bump in the night to the creatures that go ‘buzz’ in the day, the pests in Lexington take many unique shapes and forms. Most of us assume that the size of an insect or the sound a creature makes is directly equivalent to its power or aggressiveness, but this is not always the case. The humble carpenter bee is one of the...
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