Carpenter ants hold a valuable position in the food chain, and they play a significant role in maintaining the ecological balance. They can chew up wood to create sawdust that ultimately turns to compost, and that contributes to the fertility of the soil. The problem...
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How to Prevent and Control Winter Pests in Your Home
Winters are one of the best times of the year to clean up and get your house in order. You must have a list of stuff to do from stacking up firewood to bringing in outdoor plants. However, as you do these, do remember to pest control your home also. During the winter,...
Easy & Effective Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home
Simple Tips for Pest-Proofing Your Home Most of us have had the unpleasant experience of discovering a pest in our home. It’s important to understand that pests primarily invade homes in search of food, water, and shelter. Once...
The Most Effective Way to Keep Bedbugs at Bay
Have you been hearing horror stories of bedbug infestations and you’re wondering how to protect your household from these pests? Well, if you have answered yes to this question, then you are definitely in the right place. Bedbugs are some of the smallest pests, about...
5 Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation in Your Home
Bedbugs are among the most common pests that invade households. They reproduce quickly and bite their hosts during the night to extract blood, thereby leaving red itchy spots or rashes. The main reason why most pest infestations often reach devastating magnitudes is...
Could You Have Bedbugs? How to Spot Them in Your Home
Bedbugs are small, flat, oval-shaped insects that have a reddish-brown coat. They are about 4-5mm long and do not have wings. These small insects can cause havoc in any Utah home that they invade. They do this by causing damage to property as well as adverse health...
5 Reasons to Avoid DIY Bedbug Treatment
Does the thought of bedbugs give you nightmares? So what should you do when your worst fear becomes a reality? Bedbug infestations are a massive challenge that no homeowner wants to deal with, and in desperation to get rid of the pests as soon as possible, many people...
What are Elm Seed Bugs?
While Elm Seed bugs are often confused with boxelder bugs, these two distinct species cause their own distinct set of problems. There has been an increase of these pests in Utah over the last couple years, as they crowd homes, and make themselves comfortable here....
Earwig Pest Control
The summer months usually produce a high population of earwigs in Utah, especially when our area has experienced a very wet spring. This contributes to very good reproductive conditions for this occasional home invader. Once temperatures begin to break 80 degrees and...
Most Abundant, Resilient Winter Pests in Utah
Fall and Winter months bring some relief from many bothersome bugs – but colder temperatures send some pests searching for food and warmer shelter indoors. The following are brief descriptions of some of the most common resilient winter pests and how Beeline Pest...