Common Myths About Rat Control

Rats are probably the most common pest in the world, but there are still many misconceptions floating around about how to best remove them from the home. This is why infestations often go uncontested despite our best efforts. Let’s take a closer look at these myths and why they are false. It’s enough to use […]

How To Mice Proof Your Home

As we all know from having the flu – prevention is better than treatment. The same is true for mouse infestations. If you can stop them before they even begin, you will be much better off, and one of the best ways to do this is to mouse-proof your home and prevent the mice from […]

Pest Rats In The US

There are numerous species of rats across the US, but only a handful can be considered household pests. These species are known to enter the home or the property and then start causing damage, hurting other animals and spreading diseases. Let’s take a closer look at these species and what you can expect during an […]

Preventing Pest Infestations: Recommended Preventive Measures

Pest control in Rochester, NY, has evolved over the years, with lots of homes adopting several methods of keeping their homes pest-free. Pest infestations can be a headache and are often challenging to treat, especially when they’ve taken over a large part of your home. There is a saying that “prevention is better than cure,” […]

What’s in my Basement?

A basement can be many different things for a home. It could be a man cave. It could be a game room. It could just be used as extra storage space. Whatever your basement is used for, it is best that it is pest free. Some of the most common bugs found in basements include […]

Why Large Numbers Of Fruit Flies Appear In Homes

Pollenia rudis, or the cluster fly, as it is more commonly known, is one of the most common indoor fly pest species in upstate New York. Like many other winged insect pest species, cluster flies invade homes in large numbers during the fall in order to overwinter in warm conditions. These flies can be a […]

What Are The Differences Between German And American Cockroaches?

German and American cockroaches are the two most common roach species in home infestation. But just how different are these two roach species? Let’s find out. Appearance The first major distinction between the two species is the size. The American cockroach is the biggest roach species that will invade the home, at 2 inches long, […]

The Life Cycle Of Garden Spiders

Garden spiders can be intimidating, and their webs can be all over a property, but they all start out in tiny egg sacs made out of spider silk. These sacs can contain as many as several hundreds of eggs, and they are somewhat spherical, with one end narrower than the other. The silk used for […]

The Differences Between Cicada Killer Wasps And Asian Giant Hornets

Seeing wasps is never fun. Their stings are painful and they can be scary. But imagine seeing a giant wasp that is two inches long, and remembering that you recently saw a news report about murder hornets. That’s a lot less fun than seeing a regular wasp. The good news is that the murder hornet, […]

Some Interesting Facts About House Centipedes

The house centipede was first recorded in the mid 19th century in Pennsylvania, and since then, it has been found in homes throughout the US. You’ve likely come across and been creeped out by one of these insects, and you’ve seen them crawl around to a hiding spot, especially when you shine a light on […]