Having pharaoh ants living in your home can drive you nuts. These tiny, golden ones tend to crawl out of wall switch plates, along with bathtubs and sinks - they can seem to practically come out of nowhere. The Pharaoh ant, which is one of the ant species known as "tramp ants," can cause serious […]

When you see wood shavings randomly in your home, you may have an ant problem. There are thousands of ant species and not all are seriously destructive. But what if the harmful variety such as carpenter ant gets into your home? Carpenter ants can live up to 25 years, and produce millions of offspring. They […]

Nobody wants to see ants crawling around their house, much less if they’re carpenter ants. These tiny pests attack the wooden materials around the house to build their nests. If they’re not removed immediately, these carpenter ants expand into more colonies and cause serious damages. So how do you know if there are carpenter ants […]

Keeping the house ant-free might be a difficult task because these tiny insects are persistent. They slip into the cracks along the walls if they find a stable food source in the kitchen. A small group of ants might not be such a huge deal, but the problem quickly escalates to a severe infestation if […]

Grease ants are some of the most persistent ant species that invade houses. Finding a few grease ants in the kitchen might not seem like a big deal at first, but these ants become a nuisance once they decide to build nests nearby. So how do you prevent the grease ants from invading the kitchen? […]

Most Americans, whether homeowners or renters, have already had a run-in with ants in their homes at least once. These tiny pests are quick when it comes to sneaking their way in. And once they do, trying to get rid of them is a really difficult task. So what are the best ways to eliminate […]

Many house owners mistakenly think extermination jobs are as simple as laying a few mousetraps on the kitchen floor. But they couldn’t be more mistaken – pest control is a series of strict procedures to ensure that the rodents are out of the property without causing further harm to the family and the environment. So […]

One of the popular ways to eliminate pests is to use pesticides or poison. However, these products contain chemicals that can be dangerous to the environment. Improper usage of toxic products can also lead to unwanted accidents. Because of this, it’s better to look for more eco-friendly pest control instead.  So what are the different […]

Scratching noise in the attic is a sure sign that an animal has found its way into your home. While some of them are wild animals trapped in the attic, others are pests that seek shelter. Aside from the problems they cause, animals in the attic damage the insulation, wires, and other structures. So what […]

Homeowners take pride in keeping their yards clean and well-kept. But these gardens are often susceptible to attacks by different pests. If there’s a tiny and furry pest scurrying in the lawn and destroying the plant, you might be dealing with mice or voles. So what’s the difference between mice and voles? Voles are often […]