Did you know there is a species of ant known as the odorous ant that creates a rotting odor when crushed? EW! (more…)

Did you know termites eat 24 hours a day, seven days a week? (more…)

Mosquitoes have been called “The deadliest animals on Earth”. They carry such diseases as West Nile virus, Dengue Fever, Malaria, Rift Valley Fever and Yellow Fever. Mosquitoes can also give your dog heartworm; a potentially fatal condition. (more…)

A full female tick can lay 3,000 eggs in the Spring, but don’t think ticks aren’t active now.

These relatives of the spider and scorpion are nasty biters that suck blood over a period of several days. Once a tick is on its host, it will crawl up to the head, biting around the ears, neck and scalp, where skin is thinner. (more…)

Were you aware that termites use their own feces as building materials?

The first sign of a termite infestation may be wormlike mud tunnels that run up walls or foundations. Termites are particularly attracted to damp wood which may be found in basements and tunnels, so termites are often discovered either within basements or emerging from them. The tunnels are created by subterranean termites who use their feces, or frass, as part of the building material for the tubes. (more…)

Yes, mice may be small, but they can jump a foot in the air!

Mice invade your home seeking food, water and warmth. Without mouse control intervention, one pair of mice may produce 200 offspring in four months.

Each mouse can contaminate much more food than it eats and they find it VERY easy to get into places without your knowledge. (more…)

Did you know termites will chew through asphalt, rubber, plastic and certain metals to find wood???

Termites are often called the “silent destroyer” because they may be secretly hiding and thriving in your basement or yard without any immediate signs of damage. (more…)