A Mosquito Bite or A Bed Bug Bite

A Mosquito Bite or A Bed Bug Bite

Waking up with strange red marks on your body makes you wonder… is this a bite from a mosquito or is this one from – hopefully not – a bed bug? It’s always important to figure out what kind of bug bite you have so we can take the best course of action to help you. We...
How to Get Water Bugs Out of Your Pool This Summer

How to Get Water Bugs Out of Your Pool This Summer

There are two common types of water bugs that are a nuisance to pool owners and managers: Water Boatmen www.bugguide.net Looking forward to summer travel and water fun this summer? There are few summertime pleasures that beat time spent in the water. If the sight of...
Telltale Signs of a Carpenter Ant Infestation

Telltale Signs of a Carpenter Ant Infestation

Most species of ants are a nuisance at worst, but carpenter ants are capable of dealing real damage to your home if left unchecked. How? In order for Carpenter ants to make their nests, they excavate through wood. These create tunnels for them to use, and over time...
The Deadliest Insect on Earth

The Deadliest Insect on Earth

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 725,000 human deaths are caused by mosquitoes each year.     What are the different kinds of mosquitoes that could affect you, and their estimated distribution across the United States? Are normally...
What You Should Know About Carpenter Bees

What You Should Know About Carpenter Bees

There are two types of carpenter bees that can be found within the United States. The large carpenter bees (Xylocopa) and small carpenter bees (Ceratina). The common name “carpenter bee” derives from their nesting behavior; nearly all species burrow into hard plant...