Top Dangerous Spiders in Utah
Some people think that spiders are good because they hunt and catch other common household vermin. Others are irrationally (or rightfully) terrified of spiders. While spiders can be dangerous, deaths caused by spiders are rare and they’re more of a nuisance than anything. If you’re seeing a lot of spiders around your house, there could […]
Rodents Found in Utah
Utah is simply bursting with wonderful wildlife. That wildlife is made all the more wonderful for the fact that it stays out of your home and the area surrounding it. Rats and mice in particular can be quite difficult to deal with and cause a number of sanitary problems that you’d rather not subject yourself […]
Utah’s Best Rat Exterminators
While there are plenty of places on the internet that purport to have effective methods on DIY rat control, the truth is that professionals are professional because they have training and access to occasionally poisonous chemicals required to terminate an infestation. The cost of accessing these chemicals and safety equipment is cheaper for us than […]
Identifying and Eliminating Hobo Spiders this Fall
Whether you enjoy the color change in the leaves, the reduced temperature, or the calm before the holidays, fall is a beautiful time of the year. Unfortunately, the fall season also means that there are a lot of critters that want to find their way into your home. Hobo spiders in Utah aren’t specifically looking […]
Avoiding Spiders This Fall
Did you know that the top Halloween kid costume trends for 2018 are princesses and superheroes? For you moms and dads dressing up, the top costumes are witches and vampires. Now, whether you want to follow the trend, or break from it is up to you, but there will be something far scarier this […]
Say Goodbye to Box Elder Bugs This Fall
Box elder bugs are one of the most annoying pests homeowners encounter every fall. You might not notice them so much during the spring and summer because during this time, they are feeding on plants, seeds and trees. They lay their eggs on box elder trees during these months but they also feed on maple […]
Your Backyard Ant Battle for the BBQ
You have gone to a lot of work to prepare for your backyard barbeque. You’ve sent out invitations, purchased the food, prepared your lawn to look its best, and maybe even planted a few new flowers. Amid all of your preparations, did you ever think about your ongoing battle with ants? Whether you have set […]
2018 Scholarship Winners
After looking through many fantastic scholarship applications received in our office this school year, we have narrowed down the applicants and chosen our $500 scholarship winners. It was exciting to see the creativity put into the ‘rolling on floor laughing’ scholarship this year by all of the students. We look forward to giving back to […]
Prime Real Estate for Wasps
Most homeowners have had a run in with wasps. Have you ever wondered how these stinger wielding creatures decide where to build their nests? Here at Elevate Pest Control, we want you to have the information you need to make good decisions when it comes to wasp elimination. Wasps become even more of a threat […]
Centipedes – Flat Arthropod
Centipedes love to hide in the cracks and crevices of damp dark areas and sometimes that means areas in your home. Those long legged critters like to linger, watch the video below to learn more.