A termite infestation is a bad news for any property - but especially Formosan termites, which can quickly chew their way through any structure. As a subterranean termite species, they're not the easiest to reach with most conventional methods of insect removal, and in many cases, you may already be dealing with a mature colony […]

Termites may appear to the typical homeowner to be all the same – small, tenacious bugs that gnaw into the wood and cause structural damage. However, it’s different for pest control companies who understand which ones you're dealing with, and its importance in managing and eradicating the infestation. Formosan termites and the subterranean termites are […]

In most cases, a hornet infestation is easy to spot: there's definitely a hornet nest nearby if you see these stinging insects flying around your house or yard, usually near food supplies such as an uncovered compost pile for example. You may see a nest in certain situations, but hornets can also make nests underground […]

Wasps in the garden aren't ideal for gardeners, beekeepers, or anybody who enjoys being outside. The most apparent disadvantage is painful stings, but wasps may also represent a serious danger to bees and colonies, and they've been increasing in population all over North America. Many wasp species will assault hives, consume eggs and larvae, kill […]

People have been making extraordinary efforts to avoid hornet attacks since the killer or murder hornets were first detected in the United States. The murder hornets attack beehives, kill honeybees, capture the larvae, and have killed up to 50 people every year in Japan, giving them the nickname of the Asian hornet. The European or […]

Hornets are useful garden insects that aid in the fertilization of plants and the control of hazardous garden pests. But when they construct a nest in your mailbox, disrupt your backyard BBQ, or just randomly sting you and your family, it's more practical to find a way to keep them at bay, like setting up […]

Termites are one of the most notorious pests in the house, going as far as inflicting structural damage--about $30 billion yearly in the U.S. Some homeowners rely on ants, specifically black ants, for defending their house against these nasty pests--these ants can eat a termite colony and ward them off. Carpenter ants and termites are […]

Finding a few ants in the kitchen is common, but finding lines of these critters coming out of wall cracks can be unsettling. Although it’s unpleasant, it’s common for most pests and insects to find their way inside the walls if there’s an opening – and one of these common household pests are little black […]

The most common ant elimination methods involve the application of ant-killer pesticides which usually contain harmful chemicals. Using these pesticides may pose some risks to your health as well as the environment, that’s why it’s worth considering trying natural ant control methods.  So what are some of the best eco-friendly ways to chase black ants […]

Ants may not be as big of a health and safety threat like other pests, but they’re still a nuisance that can plague your home. If left unchecked, many common species of carpenter ants – or black sugar ants, as most common ant species are collectively known – can infest your home, establish their colony, […]