Unless you’ve been living in total seclusion, you have likely heard that bed bugs are on the rise. These pesky little critters love to burrow down into your mattress and wreak havoc on you by biting you as you sleep. The result is small marks appearing on your body that seem to come out of nowhere. Because it can sometimes be quite difficult to get rid of bed bugs, the best thing to do is exercise some preventative measures so you can decrease the chances that they’ll become a problem in your home. Read More»
If you have dogs, you’re probably used to seeing fleas occasionally. A few fleas here and there are pretty common, especially if your dogs run around outdoors. Occasionally though, fleas get out of hand, and it can happen quickly. When you have an infestation, your home and yard can be overrun with the biting pests making your life and your dogs’ lives miserable. Here are some tips that will help you get a flea infestation under control. Read More»
When ants come marching in, you may wonder if you should be concerned. There can be hundreds of them swarming around bits of food and scouring your floors and cupboards for more. Although ants are usually just annoying, you want to get rid of them. You can take several different approaches to dealing with these pests.
Co-Existence
Ants are usually not a health problem, so you do not have to worry about contracting any diseases from them. Read More»
If you live in an apartment building or if your home is located in a city, then your residence may be susceptible to a cockroach infestation. If you see a cockroach in your home, then it is best to contact a specialist, like Cavanaugh’s Professional Termite & Pest Services, as soon as possible so the infestation does not get any worse. If you have never seen a cockroach, then you need to make sure that the insects do not find your house a hospitable place to live. Read More»