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...
When bugs invade a home, they create a number of problems for homeowners. They can cause allergic reactions, spread diseases, damage the structure of your property, and generally create a nuisance. Once a few insects set up nest in your home, it’s vital that you get...
Have you ever been so infuriated at the sight of bugs that you want to not only explode their heads but yours too? Has a girl ever run out of your house because cockroaches were having their Olympic trials at the foot of your bed? If you answer yes to either of these...
Spiders may cause you to jump at the sight of them or make you feel uncomfortable living in your home. Unlike many pests though, spiders do not operate on a one way street. They understand you have things to get done during the day and cannot always take care of the...
Rodents are typically identified by nighttime noises such as squeaking and scampering. They often chew on food containers, leaving tooth marks or holes. Nests made from household items like fabric or paper are common signs of rodent activity. Rodent droppings, usually...
Investing a little time in bug proofing your home will help cut down on housekeeping tasks and reduce your chances of a major bug infestation. A couple goals to keep in mind are to keep bugs from entering your home and to make your home as inhospitable as possible to...
There are so many people who are afraid of spiders. And, even if you are fearless in the face of them, no one wants to get bit by a venomous one and have painful and sometimes deadly complications. Spiders eat insects, so they are beneficial to keep around, but I’m...
Pest management. Pest control. Why do we say things like this? Who really has any interest in managing or controlling these arduous, awful creatures? Is it too far off to say that the bulk of humanity wants nothing to do with them and would be much pleased with the...
With the onset of the winter, we face the possibility of a stink bug infestation. Utah is home to nine species of stink bugs, and all of them earn their title: stink bugs have a tendency to spray a foul-smelling glandular odor whenever they’re disturbed. So getting...
