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7 Ways to Ensure a Bug-Free Summer

7 Ways to Ensure a Bug-Free Summer

We all love St. Louis summers. Sun-drenched days lounging by the pool, backyard barbecues wafting with smoky goodness, and laughter-filled evenings under the stars. However, these warm months also usher in an unwelcome parade of pests! Fear not, for we have the...

8 Simple & Effective Ways to Keep Your Home Ant-Free

8 Simple & Effective Ways to Keep Your Home Ant-Free

Ants are an integral part of our ecosystem, but they're not exactly welcome houseguests. They can cause structural damage to your home and be a nuisance when they find their way into your pantry or crawl across your countertops. The good news is that there are...

Can Digger Bees Damage My Property or Sting Me?

Can Digger Bees Damage My Property or Sting Me?

Have you seen bees flying low to the ground in your yard, or small tiny mounds that don’t seem to belong to crawfish or ants? You likely have a digger bee infestation. When most people think of bees, they tend to classify them into two categories – honeybees and...

Do Termites Bite People?

Do Termites Bite People?

Termites are known by homeowners everywhere for the havoc they wreak. These little bugs pose severe risks to people by destroying the stability that holds their homes together. But despite their wicked little mandibles, termites rarely bite people. If one does, don’t...

What is the Best Insect Repellent?

What is the Best Insect Repellent?

Why You Need to Consider Your Insect Repellent Carefully Insects and humans have a history as intertwined as fabric weaving together the strands of the silkworm. Few creatures on Earth have inspired such reverence and hatred at the same time. They embody the...

What Do Termites Look Like?

What Do Termites Look Like?

Termites. What do they look like? Avid nature documentary lovers may have seen African termite mounds, giant structures taller than any of us, but those termites aren’t here, and we certainly don’t see any car-sized mounds. In this article, we will tell you exactly...

When to Call an Exterminator for Mice

Mice. Some people love them, but most folks want to live without them. These furry four-legged furniture munchers can cause numerous problems and headaches. Cables? Chewed on. Furniture? Burrowed into. Furniture crannies? Sess pools of mice dung and more. With winter...

The Signs of a Cockroach Infestation

The Signs of a Cockroach Infestation

Nobody likes the sight of cockroaches. From shady restaurants to schools, cockroaches can get just about anywhere they can fit their beady heads through. Being nocturnal, they’re hard to spot during the day, and by the time you do catch them the infestation has...

Springtails: A Complete Guide

Springtails: A Complete Guide

Winter is a time to kick back and relax. The snow is falling, your home is cozy, and you know you don’t have to worry about warm weather pests till next spring. Right? Wrong! Certain groups of insects can survive in the bitter cold like a certain insect known as the...