Many people believe they are arachnophobic for their own good, especially when they are confronted by these eight-legged creatures whose sting could be toxic. During warm weather in Salt Lake City, Utah pest control measures should be taken to keep these active...
“If the person does not have severe allergy symptoms: 1. Remove the Stinger Scrape the area with a fingernail or use tweezers to remove it. Don’t pinch the stinger — that can inject more venom. 2. Control Swelling Ice the area. If you were stung on your arm or leg,...
If there’s one thing Utah businesses and homes have in common, it’s the possibility of pest invasions. Nothing is worse than seeing the business or residence you worked so hard to establish decline (and eventually collapse) due to the slow but steady intrusion of...
Whether you’re an agriculturist who wants his farm operations to go without a hitch or a simple homeowner looking out for the integrity of his garden, the fact remains that your property is vulnerable to pests. In 2011, a stinkbug epidemic caused around $37...
The black and red cross pattern on the back of a box elder bug makes this insect easy to distinguish, and even more so when thousands swarm indoors seeking shelter from the winter cold. The invasion may look like the locust plague, but these critters are pretty...
Key Points: Rodent infestations in Utah increase during cold weather as pests seek warm shelter. Proper sanitation and home maintenance are crucial in preventing infestations. Key prevention tips include sealing entry points, removing food sources, and trimming...
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure is never more true than when it comes to pets. Some people love animals; others have a hard time tolerating them. There are those who love dogs, or anything furry, while others tend to invest in the creepy crawly. In the...
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias—and for good reason. Not only do spiders often look terrifying, they can also bite and cause severe problems for humans. Black widows are among the few venomous spiders native to Utah Fortunately, a vast majority of...
Temperatures are warming up again, which means that the bugs will soon be re-emerging from their chosen winter shelters. But as bugs once again begin to annoy you in your home, you may ask yourself: “How exactly do these creepy-crawlies get through the winter months?”...
For all those that scream, stress or feel like their heart is going to explode whenever they see any small creature with multiple legs, it is possible you have entomophobia. Entomophobia is the fear of or aversion to all types of bugs. Most of us find this fear to be...
