This is a question frequently asked of professional pest control experts. Before looking at the possible causes of such an infestation, let’s take a moment to understand the creature itself. What Exactly Is a Silverfish? The name has been known…

Are you constantly seeing ants with a dark brown or black coat in your home? If so, it’s very likely you have an infestation of carpenter ants on your property. Carpenter ants can easily be differentiated from regular ants by…

Many homeowners don’t realize that aphids are one of the most common garden pests. If you want to curb their population and avoid dealing with an infestation, try some of these simple methods for getting rid of aphids. 1) Remove…

Your home is a place of comfort, but not only for you — plenty of other creatures find it comfortable, too. Of course, many of those creatures might make you less comfortable in your home. Like centipedes, for instance, which can show up…

Warmer weather during the summer is considered the most active season for ticks. Two things usually come to mind when people think about ticks. First, they give most people the creepy-crawlies. Second, they dig in and suck blood until they’re extremely…

Here’s a surprising fact: cow ants aren’t ants. They’re wasps. You can identify a cow ant by its red coloring and stark black stripe. The females of the species are wingless, which may explain why they are commonly mistaken for…

In the last few decades, the icy landscape in Antarctica has seen a sharp increase in moss presence. This is both due to changes in weather patterns and certain non-indigenous species brought to the region on clothing and equipment. The origins of…

Did you know that there are over 10 quintillion pests on the earth? Imagine all those creepy crawlies in and around your home (although we’re sure you don’t want to!).  Millipedes are one of those pests that look scarier than they are. While…

Pale white lawn grubs will destroy an otherwise beautiful lawn by eating the roots and killing the grass. Just a few grubs in your lawn are not major a cause for concern, but an infestation needs to be eliminated promptly.…