Protecting Your Home

Posted on: 5 June 2015
Everyone has heard of scorpions, but you may not have heard of their lookalikes, pseudoscorpions. Here's what you need to know about these pests.  Do they look like real scorpions? Pseudoscorpions look very similar to real scorpions; the main difference is that pseudoscorpions don't have a tail and stinger. They still have the menacing looking pincers that scorpions are known for. However, it's hard to get a good look at these pests since they are incredibly tiny.
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Posted on: 6 May 2015
Have you just about given up on gardening because bugs keep invading your yard? You're in luck. You don't have to give up on your dream of having a bug-free garden. There are plenty of natural ways to fight bugs. In fact, you can keep bugs away by adding bug-repelling plants to your garden. Here's a list of plants that will stop bugs in their tracks. Believe in Basil If you love growing tomatoes, but you hate dealing with the hornworms, add basil to your garden.
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Posted on: 17 April 2015
Just as you snuggle in between the covers of your bed for a good night of sleep, you think about what it would be like if the bed bugs did bite. With the number of bed bug reports on the rise steadily since the year 2000, it is perfectly expected that these critters are on your mind. Bed bugs could make their way into your home and they definitely do bite, as your blood is their preferred food source.
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Posted on: 14 April 2015
If you're a homeowner or renter who's spotted some unwelcome bugs lately, you might be thinking about whether the sightings were bad enough to warrant calling pest control. Technically, yes, they are, because if you see one bug, chances are there are several more of the same type hanging around your house, scouting out the best locations to establish residence. But in the meantime, getting some DIY pest control methods into place is a good idea.
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