In this article we are going to answer the question – how to control silverfish . Silverfish are centipede-like creatures with long, thin tails. They’re attracted to two things: food and moisture. They prefer starches and carbohydrates, and will often eat the…
Generally there are three types of pest-management professionals: commercial pest control professionals, wildlife management professionals, and extension/cooperative offices. Pest Control Professionals When you have a pest problem that simply won’t go away, consult a pest control professional. These services, such as Terminix®…
Let’s answer the question How to Control Squirrels. Squirrels are among the most acrobatic members of the animal kingdom—which also makes them one of the most difficult animals to control. Most squirrels are only a nuisance, but some do structural damage, such…
Spiders enter a home for one of two reasons: they’re either looking for a place to stay for the winter, or they’re looking for food—namely, insects—in your home. If you notice more spiders during the fall months, it’s because they’re looking to…
Raccoons, opossums, and skunks are scavengers in both urban and nonurban settings. They are notorious for spilling garbage-can contents onto lawns and back alleys. They not only pose a sanitation problem but also can be disease vectors for rabies and can be…
As urban sprawl extends outward in the United States, more and more wildlife is becoming urbanized, adapting to concrete and housing. The rabbit is an excellent example of wildlife that has adapted to city life. It’s no longer uncommon to see rabbits…
In this article we are going to learn how to control mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are blood-feeding pests whose bites leave red, itchy bumps on the skin. They make prime vectors for infectious diseases such as encephalitis, West Nile virus, and malaria. Although these…
To control moles and gophers successfully, you first need to be able to tell the difference between them so you know what you’re dealing with. Differences Between Moles and Gophers Moles usually grow no larger than 8″, and their coats are dark…
In this article we are going to learn How to Control Mice. The house mouse and the field mouse are similar biologically, but the former has adapted to domestic settings, whereas the latter merely invades the home looking for food or nesting…
Japanese beetles were introduced to United States in 1916 and have spread to almost every eastern state since then. They are an incredibly destructive imported pest, eating tree foliage and smaller plants from the top down while exuding a pheromone that attracts…
