Some pests are annoying, but others can be downright harmful, both to your property and the health of your family. The best way to protect your home, as well as your family, is with indoor & outdoor pest control. One or the other is a step in the right direction, but doing both gives you(…)
Owning a home means managing a plan for what you will do yourself and what you will hire out. Each task should be weighed based on a variety of considerations, including expertise, necessary materials and tools, dangers, and how much time you have available. When making the decision about doing your own pest control, this(…)
Nobody is fond of seeing a marching troop of ants along their kitchen or bathroom counter or elsewhere in their home. It may seem like an easy enough matter to dispatch these little critters on your own, but you need to know that there is a wrong way to get rid of ants that can(…)
There are plenty of things you can do around your home to maintain it, but there is one thing you should probably consider leaving for professionals: pest control services. It is very time-consuming to learn how to identify pests and learn the right way to use pest control products. Doing it the wrong way can(…)
For some people, a bee sting is a momentary painful experience. For others, it can be life threatening. The problem is that if you have never been stung, you aren’t really sure which category you fall into. Obviously bees provide a vital service in our ecosystem. Mankind couldn’t exist without their pollinating services, but that(…)
There is nothing more unnerving than finding ants in your kitchen. It doesn’t matter how clean you keep your kitchen; there are times they will show up nonetheless. At certain times of the year, ants are looking for new frontiers to bring food back to the nest, and your kitchen has many of the elements(…)
You keep a spotless house and you don’t travel, so why in the world do you have a bed bug infestation?! The truth of the matter is that bed bugs have nothing to do with your housekeeping. While it is true that you can bring bed bugs home inadvertently from hotels when traveling, there are(…)
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At Total Pest Solutions, we’ve performed our fair share of termite inspections over the years. While doing these inspections, we’ve noticed a trend regarding where termites love to take over and cause damage. During termite inspections, here are seven places we always check for termites: 1. Attics — Most attics are framed with wood,(…)
If you suffer from allergies, you may find yourself spending more time indoors than you would like and still having allergy symptoms. What you may not have realized is that pests in your home could be aggravating your allergies. Microbes, insect venoms, vermin droppings, and other problems result from having pests in your home, and(…)
When you think you have a termite problem, you may be feeling stressed about what to do next. Whether you’ve seen a swarm or have noticed damage to your furniture, calling in the professionals is probably the best next step. But, what exactly should you expect from termite inspections once you know you need professional(…)
