by Admin | Dec 8, 2010 | Ants and Termites, bug proofing and prevention, pests in your home
Ants aren’t just pests that invite themselves to outdoor picnics. They can invade your home, carry bacteria into your living spaces, and can even cause structural damage to your house. About 25 species of ants in the United States invade homes each year, and they are...
by Admin | Dec 6, 2010 | Ants and Termites, pests in your home
Spring has officially arrived, along with the tree pollen, blooming flowers and bugs. According to the National Pest Management Association, spring is also termite season because, sometime after the last freeze, young adult male and female swarmers emerge from their...
by Admin | Dec 4, 2010 | Ants and Termites, Beetles and Cockroaches, Earwigs and Stink Bugs, pests in your home, Yard Pests
After a long winter, it may seem like spring’s arrival has come at a crawling pace. March marks the official beginning of spring, as well as the unofficial launch of pest season. As temperatures warm up and moisture peaks, insects come creeping. Just as different...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2010 | Ants and Termites, bug proofing and prevention, pests in your home
Have you ever seen a small, black insect flying in your house and wondered: Is it is an ant? Could it be a termite? Can ants even fly? We’re here to tell you that ants can fly…and so can termites. In fact, the flying members of ant and termite colonies are the only...
by Admin | Dec 2, 2010 | Ants and Termites, Fleas and Ticks, Mosquitoes and Flies, pests in your home, Yard Pests
After a warm start to our winter here in the Miami Valley, we’ve certainly made up time with recent snow events and another visit from our friend, “Polar Vortex,” a few weeks ago. While enduring cold winter weather can be annoying, some would argue it’s better than...
by Admin | Dec 1, 2010 | Ants and Termites, pests in your home
The largest ant in Ohio—as well as the nation—can be found right here in our part of the state. Ohio is home to 13 different ant species, with carpenter ants being the largest. The biggest carpenter ants (winged queens) measure up to three-quarters of an inch....
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