The lazy days of summer are upon us and we are spending more and more time outside enjoying festivities. Along with those warm summer days come an army of pests. Some of them more aggressive than others, like stinging pests. They can ruin your day when you find yourself or someone you love stung. Stewart […]
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Do Yellow Sac Spiders Have Poisonous or Venomous Bites in Pittsburgh, PA?
The yellow sac spider, or also known as the long legged sac spider, is mostly a garden spider that prefers to live in leaves, mulch and yard debris. However, the spider often gets carried inside our homes on the pants of homeowners or even our pets. Occasionally they wander indoors in search of food. Stewart […]
How to Get Rid of Termites in Trees in Erie, PA; Damage Inspection, Signs & Treatment
Termites are notoriously known throughout the world; with over 3,000 different species existing in the world, with the exception of Antarctica. Termites consumption of wood has cost homeowners and business owners millions of dollars a year in the destruction they leave behind. With professional assistance, termite infestations can be effectively eradicated and if you know […]
Lots of Large Black Flies in Your Pittsburgh, PA House All of a Sudden? How to Get Rid of Bottle, Cluster & Other Fly Pests
When the weather starts to warm up, the amount of pests you are sure to see around and in your home will increase. One of the most common problems that occur in the summer are the infestations of flies. They are a serious annoyance and pest that need to be dealt with accordingly. The way […]
How to Get Rid of Infestations of Flying American Cockroaches in Erie, PA; Identification, Diet, Life Cycle & More
Cockroaches are everywhere, even if you have been under a rock all your life, chances are you have ran into a cockroach or two. American cockroaches top the list of common species of cockroaches found in the United States. The American cockroach is one of the most dominant species skittering around nearly every state in […]
How to Get Rid of Ticks & Prevent Lyme Disease After a Blacklegged AKA Deer Tick Bite in Pittsburgh, PA
Officials say ticks are on the rise in Pennsylvania and a recent study determined that half tested positive for Lyme disease. Unfortunately, tick season is supposed to be bad this year. New Lyme disease infections happen in the spring and summer if temperatures are warmer and it will happen sooner due to the distribution of […]
Carpenter Ant Identification, Signs Carpenter Ants Are in Your Erie, PA House & How to Get Rid of Them
There are several pests that can cause damage to your home. Some pests may cause severe damage while others don’t pose a risk that large. Carpenter ants are one of the pests that can cause serious structural damage to your home. If you find carpenter ants in your home, you will want to act quickly […]
How to Get Rid of Wasps Around Your Pittsburgh, PA House & What Not to Do! Don’t Knock Down, Hose or Set Fire to Wasps Nests
Nothing is worse than to come out your front door and see that a swarm of wasps has started to nest near your home. When it comes to stinging pests it seems that wasps are among the most common feared. They are easily scared and will sting when they are provoked. The spring and summer […]
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Erie, PA; Infestation Signs, Visual Inspection, Detection & Treatment
Bed bugs are small. They are about the size of an apple seed, flat and reddish brown in color. At night, these pests like to feed on blood, most often from people and sometimes our pets. They are hitchhikers that crawl onto clothing, backpacks, suitcases, and other accessories carried by people. These are the most […]
Common Types of Cockroaches & How to Get Rid of Them in Pittsburgh, PA Homes; Oriental, American & German Roaches
One of the most common of all commercial and residential pests is the cockroach. Cockroaches have been around for over three hundred million years. This makes them one of the most successful and adaptive pest modern humans get to fight. Here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania we are bombarded with three main species of cockroach. Stewart Termite […]