Weather and Pests
HOW WEATHER AFFECTS INSECTS Find out how outdoor temperatures and rain levels affect insects, including their behavior, reproduction rates, feeding habits, and more. Plus, learn what weather conditions drive bugs inside for shelter. HOW DOES THE TEMPERATURE AFFECT INSECTS? Insects are cold-blooded creatures that can’t produce their own body heat. This means the temperature of […]
Pest Proofing
How Do You Prevent Norway Rats? In order to help prevent Norway rats from choosing your home to live in you should eliminate food and water sources located around your home. Make sure that trash cans have secure lids and are located away from the outside of your home, place garden areas a distance away […]
Mice in your Car?
Eeek! There’s A Mouse In My Car?! Mouse in the house? That’s nothing unusual. But mice in your car?! That can send a driver screaming. Here’s what to do if a rodent takes up residence in your vehicle. by Amber Kanuckel Updated: February 8, 2021 Mouse in the house or garage? That’s nothing unusual. But […]
Got Rats?
What Do Norway Rats Look Like? Adult Norway rats are brown in color with some scattered black hairs, they have a grayish-white underbelly; their body is long and heavily built. Adults can grow to between 10-12 inches in length, this includes their tail. The tail on the Norway rat is shorter than their body; both […]
Got Mice?
What are House Mice? The house mouse is the most commonly encountered and economically important of the commensal rodents. House mice are of Central Asian origin, but they are distributed worldwide and can be found throughout the United States. House mice are not only a nuisance, but they can pose significant health and property threats. […]
Seasonal Pest Control
Spotlight on Pests: We’ve been getting questions about the early cold weather this winter, and whether we can expect fewer insects this growing season, because of it. The short answer is, we don’t know! So many variables affect insect populations, and the winter’s not over yet. However, we can tell you more about how insects […]
Pittsburgh – Hometown Pest Control
Pittsburgh holds a special place in our hearts. Our blue collar work ethic define our area. Pittsburgh means so much to us because we were raised here under these same values. Our values are what makes our company tick. We believe in hard work and honesty because it is what makes our community great, it […]
Don’t let the Bedbugs Bite
Bed bug inspection There is an overwhelming amount of information on how best to detect and monitor bed bugs – in and amongst the mix of DIY solutions, suggestions from friends, myths and urban legends, a clear solution can be difficult to find. Entomologists, pest control experts, and homeowners all agree on one though – […]
What to Look for in a Quality, Affordable Pest Control Company
Today we have so many choices to make in the marketplace as consumers. Choice is what makes our country great. And in the pest control industry in Western Pennsylvania, that is no different. There are many companies around to choose from, and everyone as a consumer is looking for something different. We have decided to […]
Ant Colonies taking over?
Abandoned Colony in South America Scientists have found an abandoned leafcutter ant city in Brazil that they believe once housed millions of ants. The colony was so large it even included paths, highways, and gardens, although no one is sure what caused the ants to leave their home. However, by pouring concrete into holes on […]