Most folks don’t think about winter as a particularly difficult pest season and there’s some sense to that. Most insects will not be active in the winter months. Some, like cockroaches, will be, however, and rodents will be looking for warm places to make a nest and raise their young….
For most folks, the situation happens like this: They are walking through their basement or attic and then a spiderweb hits their hair and face. They immediately become unhinged and start slapping at the air to get the thing out of their face. Then they rub their face vigorously to…
You might be inclined to believe that pests take the winter off, but that would be a mistake. Each year, pests, in preparation for winter, seek out warmer climes such as your temperature-controlled domicile. Rodents, roaches, and spiders are among the most likely pests to infiltrate your home this fall,…
David Ord spoke with NBC5 News regarding black widows. When asked about black widows being aggressive Ord said, “Generally, a black widow will not bite you unless you come across it accidentally or you antagonize it.” Check out the full story here
Landscaping is meant to beautify your home and make it more inviting to residents and invited guests. Unfortunately, it can also make your home more appealing to uninvited visitors, pests. Ground cover, water features, and decorative trees, bushes, vines, or flowers can all end up attracting pests to the area, offering…
Now that spring is officially here and warmer weather is right around the corner, many of us will be turning our attention to seasonal tasks that need to be done around the home. Spring cleaning provides the opportunity to spruce up your surroundings and uncover any problems or repairs that…
Homeowners spend approximately 20.64 billion dollars each year on home security systems because the thought of a burglar or thief coming in and stealing the things you work so hard to earn or harming your family in any way is worth it. It is worth every penny so you can…
Your attic is one area of your home that sees little to no traffic, activity or light. You might use the space as storage or you might never go up there at all, but regardless, it is typically a minimally used area of the home. Because of this, homeowners are…
Friggatriskaidekaphobia, is a really big word that simply means having a fear or phobia of Friday the 13th. If you fear this notorious day, you are not alone. It is estimated that anywhere from 17 to 21 million of your fellow Americans suffer from the same fear. To fear the…
Spider season is in full swing! Check out this two-part segment about spiders and how to prevent them from getting in your home, featuring Pointe Pest Control’s Raymond Vanderlouw on KXLY 4 News. PART ONE: PART TWO:
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Daddy Longlegs Have False Reputations
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