While fall is the prime season for an infestation, it pays to be vigilant and watchful for rodentsyear-round. Rodents are the largest group of mammals currently, noted for their gnawing and chewing. Rodents are also common household pests that, in many situations, are...

Spiders can be dangerous, and even harmless spiders can be a nuisance. Read to learn how to reduce the number of spiders in your lake house.

What does the warm weather mean for your potential pest problems? Between the rise in temperature and movement from indoor to outdoor activities, the spring and summer can make it easier for insects and other invaders to enter your home. As the seasons change, take a l...

Stinging insects generate fear in a large portion of the population, particularly those with sting allergies. The bald-faced hornet is one of the most aggressive of these stinging insects and may cause severe problems in those with allergies. However, these pests also...

Ants are never welcome guests, but often refuse to leave. Discover why over-the-counter strategies may be failing to address your home's ant problem.

Rodents in a restaurant may be a charming idea for a movie, but they're a nightmare in real life. If your restaurant or food service facility is prone to winter rodent infestations, the time is right to do battle against the chewing, disease-ridden pests. Here are thre...

Are you one of the millions of Americans afraid of spiders? If so, you have ample reason to be - a handful of spiders native to the United States, including black widows and brown recluses, are venomous and can administer serious bites with painful consequences.

The Garage Can Provide a Gateway to the House

Mice often first enter a structure by way of the attached garage. And why not? It's easy to get into a garage and it provides a perfect staging area while contemplating a final push into the house itself.

What Attracts Mice t...

Adults are More Obvious But Larvae are the Problem

Four different species of carpet beetles in the dermestid family can be common pests in homes and other buildings where the larvae feed primarily on materials of animal origin such as hair, hides, woolens, felt, and fea...