Western Pest is committed to providing our customers with useful information to educate them about pests and pest control. We've built a detailed pest library and a collection of outside resources, the Antenna e-newsletter, a list of upcoming shows and events and seasonal news tips that can help you learn more about what's been bugging you.
Winter brings an assortment of invaders, and some can cause more problems than their warm-weather counterparts. This year, get informed about cold-weather bugs and pests.
Where there's one, there's probably more. At least when it comes to rats. And that has been the case for millions of years.
Good home insulation can go a long way toward stemming the tide of energy loss, making your home-heating dollars work a lot harder.
Excess moisture in the home is no run-of-the-mill maintenance issue. Left unattended, it can cause mold and mildew, which in turn can create a range of problematic issues...from wood rot to compromised structural integrity.
From the farms and fields of Lancaster to the back-to-back residences of Philadelphia, PA pest control covers a wide range of regions and terrain. Recently, we checked in to see which winter pests are poised to create headaches.
Over the course of Hurricane Irene and the storms that followed, the big story across the Eastern Seaboard has been flooding. From North Carolina to New England, we watched rivers rise, and homeowners are among those estimated to reflect multiple billions of dollars in damage. Unfortunately, some of the issues that will arise as a result include unseasonable encounters with pests.
With winter approaching, temperatures are going down and heating bills are going up. In fact, heating and cooling may account for up to half of the energy use in your home. One heat-saving trick that you should know about before winter is the ThermoZone® Attic Insulation Program, which may save you up to 30% off your energy bills.
Your gutters are more than a way to divert moisture away from your home. Proper gutter maintenance is an essential part of the overall home health and upkeep, protecting against a wide range of issues ranging from ice damage to insect infestation.
Fall is coming to be known for our annual reunion with stink bugs, as they make their way inside in search of a place to wait out the winter. Homeowners should know that this is prime treatment time: by working on stink bug problems now, issues next spring can be reduced.
We all know mosquitoes and ticks love the summer weather as much as we do, and how they make their presence felt. They best way to rid your yard of these unwanted guests is to never attract them to begin with
Now that the summer heat is here, you should be prepared for common summer invaders: ants, bees, and other summertime pests. But what happens when the weather starts to cool down?
Homeowners tend to wait until they see-and smell-stink bugs inside their homes before taking action. Often, this isn't until September or October when stink bug activity peaks and they begin migrating inside en masse to seek warmth and sheltered places to overwinter. By then, control becomes more difficult due to the season, their ability to stay hidden, and their sheer numbers.
Much like for people, a city setting provides a refuge for pests of all kinds, from mice and birds to bed bugs and flies. Unlike their suburban neighbors, city dwellers also need to worry more about the pest problems of the people next door.
Your home could provide a veritable buffet for termites: wood, wallpaper, cardboard, books, flooring...you name it, they just may eat it. Fortunately, keeping them at bay is easier than getting rid of them. If you know what to look for and how to prevent them, you can take proactive steps to protect your home from termite damage.
Inspecting your home for termites involves a thorough tour inside and out to look for potential entry points. The presence of mud tubes or mud protruding from cracks may indicate the past or current presence of termites. You can determine if they are active by breaking the tubes and then monitoring to see if they are rebuilt or if new ones arise.
Around the world, bed bug populations are surging in every nook of society: apartments, hotels, dormitories, businesses, private homes. As industry experts stay busy developing effective means of bed bug control, there are steps you can take to prevent them from invading your home.
Most of us don't think of flies as much more than annoying bugs that require an occasional swat and good window screens to keep them out of the house. But they can cause bigger problems than an irritating buzzing noise, potentially carrying diseases such as tuberculosis, typhoid, dysentery, diarrhea, and other kinds of food borne illnesses.
Nowhere is risk-free when it comes to bed bugs, and they are rapidly finding their way into just about every structure where people are found. Recently, we caught up with Bob Johnson, Technical Specialist for Western's Maryland and Virginia service area, who shared his latest pest observations from the field.
