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In Greater Pittsburgh homes and businesses, all kinds of pests are unwelcome. Though most pests will either cause damage to your home or business’s structure and/or property or be a health threat, at the very least, they are usually frightening and startling to see. Most people wonder how they got inside in the first place […]

There are lots of people that own and operate a business. Small business is on the rise and more and more people are looking for a way to help these businesses out. Although they are on the rise people are aware of what they want and what their expectations are. They want to come into […]

Termites are notorious across the country with the destruction they cause. Having termites are problematic as they cost billions of dollars in the damage they do a year for businesses and homes. As they chew through and consume the wood throughout your building, the integrity of the wood is weakened with hollowed galleries, or tunnels. […]

Carpet beetles are a fairly common pest in residential and commercial settings. They can easily thrive in almost any environment and find plenty of food to keep them thriving. Carpet beetles are not a threat to humans physically, but they can damage homes and other personal belongings. Stewart Termite & Pest Control would like to […]

Yellow jackets are social insects that live in colonies that can potentially have thousands of members. Male, or drones lack the stinger, but female yellow jackets are equipped with one and can sting threats repeatedly. Though they include insects in their diet, yellow jackets rely on nectar or pollen. Yellow jackets are bee-sized wasps that […]

Many people know about ticks. They make their presence known today as a high-risk health threat, though they were simply once considered nuisance that would obnoxiously latch onto our pets, or even us, and once removed would leave an itchy discomfort at most. Due to the number of threatening ailments and diseases they can transmit, […]

One of the most common cockroaches to be found in the United States is the American cockroach. This is also one of the largest species of cockroaches that is known to carry diseases. Many homes are unfortunately victim to these pests as they are frequently found inside the kitchen, bathrooms and basements. Stewart Termite & […]

The warmer the weather gets outside the more you will see pests out and about. There are pests that are waiting to live their life when the weather gets hot and bees and wasps fall into this category. You will start to notice an influx of bees outdoors the hotter it gets. They will hang […]

Summer is a season that many people look forward to all year long. The beautiful warm weather gives families the perfect opportunity to participate in a variety of summer activities. If you have plans to host a few barbecues this summer you do not want to skip this article. Everyone knows that one of the […]

The common pests that wander into homes, like roaches, ants, spiders, and perhaps rodents are often seen by many people. Centipedes, earwigs, or even silverfish may be discovered on occasion. However, these occasional invaders can also be problematic. Though not necessarily a health concern, most of the occasional invaders may not even cause the damage […]