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...
It’s summertime in Utah, and cockroaches are coming out of hibernation and wreaking havoc in homeowners’ lives. It’s important to prevent these masters of survival from ever calling your house home sweets home. One cockroach alone can spawn fifteen more every week for...
Key Points Regular cleaning and clutter removal can help deter rodents from nesting. Sealing cracks in walls, floors, and doors is crucial to prevent rodents from entering. Keeping outdoor trash areas clean and sealed tightly will reduce rodent attraction. There are...
Bed bugs are at it again: harassing people all across the nation! From the Empire State building to fancy hotels in San Francisco, and Utah is no exception. For the last several years, Utah has been targeted by these little suckers (pun intended), and according to the...
There are some bugs that don’t like high elevations: pesky ones like cicadas and fleas come to mind; as well as sweet little friendly insects like fireflies. Unfortunately, bedbugs know no boundaries: in fact, the next biggest city east of Salt Lake — Denver — is the...
Insects, rodents and other pests are outdoor creatures, but if given the choice they will always try to get in your home. Why? Easy! It’s because you make it so simple for them to find food or water or come in from either the cold or the heat. The trick to keeping...
