Category: Pests

How to keep mice away from your car and other vehicles

Oh rodents. As coldness sets in, they seek a place to nest for winter. Here's how to keep mice away…

December 19, 2018 12:27 pm

Bugs in firewood? Here’s what you need to know

It's not uncommon to find bugs in firewood — a number of wood-boring insects, arthropods and even fungus can be…

November 13, 2018 4:55 pm

How to keep snakes out of your yard — but should you?

Slithering around yards and hiding in dark, damp areas, snakes can startle people. How do you keep snakes out of…

November 6, 2018 11:35 am

How to get flying squirrels out of your house

The last thing a homeowner needs is a colony of flying squirrels living in their walls or attics, but should…

November 5, 2018 5:50 pm

How to get bats out of your house

What’s that squeak? That rustle of wings? That shadow moving across the ceiling? Here's how to get bats out of…

October 17, 2018 8:22 pm

What are stink bugs and what do they do?

Watch out: Something stinky this way comes. Brown marmorated stink bugs, the voracious eater of fruit, vegetable and nut crops,…

October 15, 2018 4:12 pm

How to get rid of fruit flies

Early September is a great time to stock up on locally grown produce. With ripe tomatoes and early season apples…

September 13, 2018 8:52 pm

How to protect your yard against unwanted critters

Perhaps your home is free of unwanted critters, including rats, mice, squirrels and bats, but is your yard equally protected?…

August 29, 2018 4:16 pm