As Halloween creeps closer, many homeowners are preparing spooky decorations and fun frights. But lurking behind the cobwebs and jack-o’-lanterns could be real-life pests threatening your peace of mind and property. This Halloween season, Rottler Pest Solutions is teaming up with the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) to shine a light on hidden pests that…
Fall
Pests Don’t Fly South for the Winter
Just because the leaves and temperatures are dropping, doesn’t mean pests aren’t attempting to gain access to your home. In some instances, the arrival of fall emboldens certain pest species to enter your living space. An array of pests from mice to bed bugs remain active all year-around. And don’t let the “out of sight,…
Stop Rodents This Fall
How prevalent are rodents inside homes during the fall and winter months? According to the National Pest Management Association, 21 million homes in the United States will report a rodent infestation, primarily house mice, in the coming months. Cooler weather is prime time for rodent incursions into homes, apartments and other structures. Rodents, like most…
The Importance of Year-Round Pest Control
Pests do not take vacations. They don’t step away for the weekend or go off to school or work each day. As much as home and business owners want it to happen, pests don’t disappear even in the colder winter months. In Rottler Pest Solutions’ service area of Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas, pests from mice…
Fall Is Here and So Are Overwintering Pests
It’s common for Midwesterners to spend the winter in warmer climates. But what about the insects that have been inhabiting yards all spring and summer long? Where do they go when the temperatures drop and the snow falls? Many head for your home. Brown marmorated stink bugs, boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, and cluster flies –…
Give Pests A Failing Grade this School Year
It’s back to school for thousands of students across Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. From kindergartners on their first day of school to college seniors, schools and campuses are alive with activity as the year kicks off. Why Are Pests Attracted to Schools The reality is that pests are part of the “lesson plan” for schools…
Be Aware of the Tick Threat
Tick populations typically surge during the warmer summer months and it is important to educate yourself on the dangers associated with ticks and identify steps to ensure your property, family, and pets are protected from tick-related health threats….