Types of Ants in Missouri: Pharaoh Ants Odorous House Ants Pavement Ants Honey Ants Acrobat Ants Field Ants Carpenter Ants At one time or another, we’ve all seen these tiny insects marching across our floors or foraging on our counters.  These insects are common invaders of homes and are a real nuisance for homeowners in St….

  Fleas are insects that require a host. That is to say, they hop onto warm-blooded animals and live out their lifespan of two to three months. So, when considering the seasonality of fleas, we must take into consideration the seasonality of the pest animals that carry them, and not only the fleas themselves. Here's how…

In our service area, we are called in to treat for cockroaches quite often. These are dirty and pernicious pests that can poison food, taint food prep surfaces, and spread diseases and allergens throughout a structure. In fact, they are reported to spread six kinds of parasitic worms, over seven human pathogens, and at least 33 kinds…

There is a good chance that wherever you live, you have had the opportunity to see a squirrel or two in your time. You might even have been visited by skunks, raccoons, rabbits and maybe even the occasional possum. You might look forward to these backyard visitors every once in a while as they forage…

Have you seen the news lately? It seems like every news agency is covering something on ticks. Turn on CBS to hear about Lyme disease spreading fast. Turn to NBC and find out about a new kind of tick that is causing an epidemic of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Open up the Washington Post to read…

Have you ever noticed that it doesn't take long for mosquitoes to mob you when you go out into your yard? Why do you think that is? If you said, "Because those mosquitoes are living in my yard," then you answered correctly. When you step outside, you're not going to be attacked by your neighbor's mosquitoes. Mosquitoes…

How To Protect Your Lawn From Lawn Rodents   Moles damage trees and ornamentals. Moles can chew on trees causing an eyesore and putting the tree in danger of dying. They also damage plants by tunneling in their root systems….

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…