Have you noticed signs of mice, moths, or beetles while you raid your pantry for the ingredients for your cozy Winter baking project or spices for your favorite hardy stew? Stored food can attract hungry pests, which can contaminate food, make messes, and even cause structural damage. Here are 5 tips to keep your pantry… Read more »
We’ve all heard stories about pests spreading from one neighbor’s home to another. While some pests are unlikely to move far from their nest, others are highly mobile and can quickly invade nearby spaces. Here’s what you need to know about pest spread and how to protect your home. Pests You Can Get from Your… Read more »
Feeding wildlife during the colder months may seem like a kind and helpful act, but it often does more harm than good—for both animals and humans. Here are six scientifically backed reasons why feeding wildlife this winter is not recommended. 1. Human Food Is Harmful to Animals Wild animals are adapted to specific diets found… Read more »
What could be worse than a rodent or cockroach infestation? Both at the same time! When mice and roaches inhabit the same area, they can nourish each other, making both infestations worse and harder to control. Here’s how: Mice Eat Roaches Mice will eat roaches when they’re available as a food source. Cockroaches are rich… Read more »
Winter might be getting a little too cozy for comfort. While milder temperatures might be a welcome break from the bitter cold (and a win for your heating bill!), there’s a hidden downside: pests are thriving. This year’s warm and wet winter is creating a perfect storm for a surge in pest activity, and it’s… Read more »
As we head into 2025, we all have hopes for a healthier, happier year. Often, we think of new beginnings in terms of personal wellness or career growth. But your home environment matters just as much—after all, it’s where you spend most of your time. This year, consider one simple goal that can make a… Read more »
The holidays are some of the most magical times of the year, and your cherished decorations and homemade ornaments are part of making meaningful memories. Don’t let pests ruin your holiday cheer! Guard your garlands and protect your keepsakes with these helpful tips: Storage Space Safety Moisture and clutter create ideal harborages for many pest… Read more »
Contrary to popular belief, hibernation is more than just a long nap. It’s a physiological state where an animal reduces its body temperature, metabolic rate, heart rate, and even breathing to conserve energy during periods of food scarcity and cold temperatures. While some mammals have developed this adaptation to survive winter, mice are not among… Read more »
Selecting the perfect Christmas tree is a cherished holiday tradition. Whether you’re debating between a Fraser fir, Balsam, Douglas fir, or Pine, there’s another factor to consider: Are you bringing bugs—or even squirrels—into your home? Conifer trees can be winter hideaways for many insects and even small animals, so your perfect tree might have some… Read more »
As the winter holidays approach, humans aren’t the only ones looking to get cozy indoors—pests are also seeking warm places to wait out the cold months. Here are our best tried-and-true tips to keep mice, bugs, and other pests out of your home so you can enjoy a pest-free season. Minimize Clutter Pests such as… Read more »