Pest Control Tips & Resources

Getting rid of insects at home has become a daily burden for some house owners. Ants especially can be really hard to fully exterminate, what with their being cooped together in large colonies. It is really advisable not to classify every single ant you see as the “normal” ant. Some can be quite deadly, as…

Have you ever wondered why you find tiny ants in your home and you don’t know what to do about it?  Then this article is for you. Tiny ants can be found anywhere, from your kitchen to your bathroom and to every corner and outside of your house into the woods. This is simply because…

Pharaoh ants are a tiny species of ants. Usually about 1/16 inches in length, they have a reddish yellow color with their abdomens having a much darker hue. They are presumed by many to be one of the plagues inflicted on the biblical Pharaoh; hence the name Pharaoh ants. These tiny insects can cause serious nightmare in…

As the name suggests, fire ants got their common name from their ability to inflict pain through their bites and stings which can become welt and look like a white boil.  Their colonies are often found in open areas such as gardens, lawns, golf routes, roadsides even near a structure. They can also have access…

Dealing with ants can be extremely frustrating. Getting rid of one surge of invaders doesn’t keep more from sneaking in. It is easy to get rid of infestation by other pests by careful cleaning and closing off entries. But not so with ants. Crumbs and stains suffice for food. Other entries can be the least…

Now here’s something we all know; insects can be very annoying. Waking up to find a bunch of them creeping around the house is not a sight we look forward to.  The Carpenter ants are categorized under the “destructive pests” section. A fun fact about the Carpenter ants is they are among the largest ants…

The Coronavirus pandemic has basically forced us to put our lives on hold. Restrictions have been placed on movement in most parts of the world, and several systems and facilities have ground to a halt. We’re essentially in stasis.  The ripple effect of this inactivity is being felt in several areas of our endeavors, one…

Your garden is your pride and joy. You’ve invested so much effort and so many hours into making it look the way it does, and it does look stunning. Then one day, you stare out of your window to admire the exquisite view once again, and what do you see? Fire ants. In their thousands. Running…

Anyone who’s had their homes invaded by ants en masse will tell you that it’s a deeply unpleasant experience.  But beyond this, ants may establish a colony in a hole right inside your house, unnoticed by you, from where they can proceed to wreak mayhem, guerilla style.  Ants have no productive value whatsoever, and to…

Having an infestation of ants in the bedroom can be painful, frustrating and annoying; but these pests were invited by a dirty and an unkempt bedroom. Ants are naturally attracted to moisture and get their food from your crumbs and spilled drinks.  Fortunately, these unwanted visitors can easily be gotten rid of as long as…