Mosquitoes are the pests that make being outdoors in the summer a little less fun. Trying to stay cozy around the campfire and hearing the buzzing around your ears, or a quick pinch from a mosquito bite can make you want to pack up your family and run in the house instead. Controlling the mosquitoes will help take back your yard and your summer. See below for tips on what you can do to control the mosquitoes around your yard: Read More»
Fleas are one of the most common pests that will take up residence in your household, usually tagging a ride on the back of one of your pets. If left unchecked, fleas can cover you with a series of painful bites and can also transmit diseases, and can quickly spread to take up residence in your furniture and clothes. Thankfully, if you notice that you have a flea population in your home, there are a few things that you can do to remove them as quickly as possible. Read More»
Nice shelter and shade, access to plenty of food, and great places to hide–all of the reasons that your chickens love to spend time in the coop make this also an ideal spot for rats and mice. Unfortunately, when rodents take up residence inside of your chicken coop, you could be facing all kinds of problems, from stolen eggs and missing chicken feed to exposing your flock to potential illnesses carried by the critters. Read More»
If you’ve spotted bats on your property, you may be both mystified and a little scared. You might not know whether you should attempt to remove them or leave them be. The information here can help you learn more about the ramifications of having bats in your house so you can better decide what to do. Poison Might Be Illegal If you have considered poison for bats, it’s vital that you know your state could prohibit that. Read More»
Summer. It’s the time for outdoor fun, family vacations, and picnics. It’s also the time for flies. Unfortunately, when flies start congregating around your home, they usually bring maggots with them. If you’ve ever had a maggot problem, you know how disgusting they are. If you’ve never had a problem with maggots, you don’t want this summer to bring your first encounter with them. Luckily, there are some things you can do to keep flies, and maggots, away from your home this summer. Read More»