Bed bugs are no longer a rare threat. In fact, bed bug infestations are now so common that the media routinely publishes a list of the cities where they are most prevalent. An insect capable of causing painful bites to the skin of their human victims, bed bugs are able to hide in bedding, clothing, upholstery and other soft surfaces, making them difficult to see and eradicate. If you are concerned about keeping your home free of bed bugs, the following information will help you learn how to recognize the signs of an infestation and help you keep your home free of this pest.…
Rats are more likely to sneak into your home during the winter months and can carry a lot of different diseases. If you become infected with one of these illnesses, you can experience a lot of unpleasant symptoms and may require hospitalization. Here are five diseases rats carry:
Hantavirus
Hantavirus is one of the most deadly viruses rats carry, and it is quite easy to catch. According to WebMD, the most common ways people contract this disease is by breathing in dust contaminated with rat feces or from rat urine.…
Little fire ants, also called electric ants, are an invasive species of ant that American homeowners may encounter in their homes or backyards. Here are six things you need to know about them.
How do you identify little fire ants?
Little fire ants are very small: their bodies are approximately 1.5 millimeters (0.06 inches) long. They range in color from light to golden brown. Unlike other types of ants, all of the workers in a colony of little fire ants are the same size.…
Termites are a major problem for homeowners in the United States. Every year, these pests cause more than $2 billion in damage. Damage to wooden structures is an obvious sign of a termite infestation, but since termites eat from the inside out, by the time you notice this damage, it could be too late. To protect your home, you need to stay alert for the more subtle clues that you have a termite infestation.…
If you’ve seen evidence that rodents have invaded your place of business, you may be tempted to set out rat or mouse poison to eliminate the problem. Although rats, mice, voles, chipmunks and other rodents are unwanted vermin inside a building, placing poison where they can get it and then escape is not a good idea. Commercial pest control services sometimes use poison to kill rodents, but they do so by placing the substance in secure confinement traps.…
