Over the spring and summer months in Utah, flying insects can become a major concern. They can nest in trees, along roof lines, under eaves, and in other isolated places around your home. Their presence easily ruins picnics or other outdoor events, and for good reason. Flying insects carry the threat of serious diseases and illnesses, while their bite is …
The change in seasons and an increase in warmer weather means that many of us will be spending more time outdoors. Vacations, hiking trips, and outdoor activities such as picnics, community events, or weddings all provide opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the Utah area. However, there are risks you need to be aware of. The spring and early …
The thought of a termite infestation is every property owner’s worst nightmare – and for good reason. Termites can form large colonies and without the proper training, tools, and experience, they can be difficult to uncover and eradicate. Unfortunately, the longer you wait in dealing with a potential termite issue, the more damage they are likely to do to your …
Each spring, pests come out of the woodwork (sometimes literally) and invade homes all across the northern and western parts of the U.S. Depending on how you look at it, these states are lucky in this regard. At least we only have to deal with pests during the summer. On the other hand, we can often find ourselves ill-prepared for …
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 be a few different reasons …
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 or your family to. In …
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 it would be for you. …
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 for a way inside. When …
