Key Points: Rodents become more active in spring, seeking food and nesting sites in homes. Signs of infestation include droppings, gnaw marks, tracks, and burrows. Health hazards from rodents include contamination of food and the spread of diseases. Effective tips...
Key Points: Residential areas in Sandy, Utah, face significant rodent issues due to proximity to the mountains. Homeowners should focus on preventative tactics like sealing entry points and using traps or humane cages to manage rodents. Poison should be used with...
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...
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...
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...
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...
With warm weather already upon us, many of us are thinking about all the fun outdoor activities we want to do. However, as we head outdoors for the summer, it’s important to remember to protect ourselves from biting and stinging insects. At best, bug bites and stings...
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...
Many household pests will happily live in the countryside all summer while food is abundant and the weather is warm outside. However, as winter approaches, food becomes more scarce and the temperatures drop, leaving insects with two choices: either find a nice, warm...
Fire ants are not just a nuisance; they pose significant health risks and can damage your home. Known for their painful stings that cause blisters, redness, and intense itching, fire ants can be particularly dangerous for individuals with allergies. In Utah's dry...
