If you’ve ever noticed tiny red specks scurrying about your windowsills or walls, then you’ve probably had the displeasure of dealing with clover mites. Tiny as they are, these pests can be a nuisance, particularly when they take over your house by the hundreds. Many people are unsure of what clover mites are; however, it […]

Ants may seem harmless beings, but as a collective, they have the potential to cause wide-ranging harm. These can range from structural damage to health risks to damage to the surrounding environment. Invasive ant species, such as fire ants, cause up to $6.7 billion in damage annually (Ant Pest Community of Practice).  An ant infestation […]

Ah yes, ants, those friendly creatures in Bugs Life, right? Not exactly. While ants at many times are harmless, they can also pose a significant risk to your property. Ants are known to cause significant damage to people’s homes. For this reason, it is important to understand the effective methods used to ensure that this […]

Even though Chicago is in the midst of a winter weather freeze, spring is right around the corner when weather gets warmer, days get longer, and the flowers start to blossom. And while it is exciting to observe honey bees make their rounds and pollinate your beautiful white wild indigos, there are other bugs you […]

Spring is a beautiful time of year, especially in Illinois. The weather becomes warmer, flowers start to bloom, and honey bees come out to pollinate your garden. However, there is another bug that also comes out of the shadows every spring and has the potential to cause damage to your health and property: ants.  Ants […]

In this world, no issue is ever isolated. Many issues are caused by other issues and can impact yet other issues. One such example of this is climate change. Of the many areas of our world it will impact, a lesser known issue will be that of its effect on pest control.  Climate change can […]

Did you know that termites cause $5 billion in damages each year in the US ?! Over 98% of cockroaches may carry harmful infections and in 2021, about 14 million Americans reported seeing cockroaches in their homes. Rodents, which can carry or transmit 30 different diseases, infest about 21 million homes EACH winter (Dodson). It […]

Pest control is important for maintaining proper care of one’s home and health. Pests can cause damage ranging from destroying various parts of your property to even spreading deadly diseases to you or members of your family. Did you know an average person spends $3,000 in repair costs as a result of termite infestations alone? [...]

Residents of Illinois, I understand that pest inspection is not something that you may think about in your everyday lives. However, pest inspection might be very important if you are planning to buy or sell a property! Pests can cause a great amount of damage to people’s homes, causing all kinds of issues such as [...]

What is pest control and why is it important? Pest and rodent control is a system of both corrective and preventive measures taken in order to prevent pests and rodents from causing significant harm to humans or any important objects to humans, such as property (NMU).  Pest and rodent control is very important for yourself, […]

Residents of the Naperville area, it is that time of year again. The colder months are amongst us, and as we wind down our outdoor activities and seek shelter in our homes, unfortunately, so do many rodents.  Yes, Stuart Little himself is interested in the warmth of your home and seeks to annoy you while […]

Usually when looking at pest control services, you will come across different plans that companies offer when providing their services. This can be confusing to many people since they just want those annoying pests out of their homes. This is why we will explain in this article what kind of services pest control businesses offer […]