These small mammals are found all over the world and are often considered pests in lawns and gardens because of their digging habits. Weighing in at around 4 ounces and measuring around 6 or 7 inches, these little creatures have a hairless snout, tiny eyes, and no visible ears. Their habitat includes grasslands, urban areas,…

Where to Look For Carpenter Ants Most of the time, you're not going to see carpenter ant damage. These ants chew galleries inside areas of wood and use those galleries to establish their nests. And since it is impractical to leave their tunnels open and allow predators to get in and attack their nests, these ants try…

We all know that mosquitoes are irritating insects that plague us with itchy welts. They bug us while we're camping. They bug us while we're hiking. And they bug us while we're trying to enjoy a cookout in the backyard. But mosquitoes aren't just irritating pests; they are dangerous insects to have around. These tiny, blooding-eating pests…

Have you been up to your attic lately? Have you taken a look at your insulation? How's it looking? Is it starting to look compacted? Are you seeing gaps forming or sections that look like there is no insulation at all? If so, you should definitely get a professional to take a look. And, when…

As you’ve probably noticed, there are a lot of insects in the world, and each of these insects come with their own specific list of problems. Of the vast variety of bugs in the world, many of them can be considered “biting insects”. And one of the most common biting insects in our area is the…

How Weather Affects Yellow Jackets Find out how St. Louis weather affects yellow jacket populations. Wood Destroying Insects Rottler takes a closer look at the wood destroying insect in St. Louis. The Pros And Cons Of Bats When it comes to bats, they have their pros AND their cons.  Learn more about bats including how they help…

There are many species of brown recluse spider. The species we see distributed throughout Missouri is Loxosceles recluse. It is a spider that is known for its dangerous venom. While bites from this spider do not always cause a disfiguring wound, the possibility of necrosis is a concern. And, since Loxosceles recluse is comfortable living inside…

Are you wondering if you have bed bugs? Are you finding lots of painful, itchy bites on your skin? These are frustrating, and sometimes traumatizing, pests. And when an infestation starts, it can be hard to figure out where these bugs are coming from, especially if you've checked every inch of your mattress and box spring,…

Carpenter ants cost U.S. property owners millions of dollars annually. That is pretty bad. But when you consider that termites are responsible for billions of dollars in damages to U.S. property every year, it is clear to see why it is important to know the difference between these two insects. Recognizing these differences is one of…

If you plan to spend time outside in your yard or garden, or if you have children or pets who will be spending time outside, you may want to educate yourself about tiny little insects called chiggers. If you have an infestation of these, you may find yourself dealing with some very uncomfortable, terribly itchy bites….