What do you consider before purchasing a home? The cost? Location? Age? Curb appeal? Interior and exterior décor? Amenities? Size? The number of bedrooms and bathrooms? The list goes on! But have you ever decided to check the house for pests before closing the deal? So, how do you know a home is teeming with all sorts of pests? Unfortunately, the homeowner may not tell you, so it's left to you to don your detective hat and look out for these signs.
Read MoreAs winter arrives and temperatures start dipping, pest activity seems almost non-existent. You may take it as a good sign as they may not be around during the extreme weather. Theoretically, insects and rodents hibernate during the colder months of the year. It is easy to put pest control at the bottom of your home maintenance checklists. But it may be the worst mistake for homeowners as you may end up with problems down the line. Ideally, pest control should be a year-round job for homeowners who want to steer clear of infestations in the long run. Let us explain why you must see it as an ongoing effort during winters.
Read MoreWherever you live in the world you are going to come across some animals that you do not want in and around your home. Obviously, the threat posed by these invaders depends hugely on where you are based! Over here in the UK we get rather concerned about spiders about an inch across that can’t hurt you and wasps as well as the usual rats and mice. Wherever you are in a family situation it does tend to be the dad’s job to get the offending creature out of the house or deal with the pest problem…or is it? And should it be?
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