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Pest Talk: Paper Wasps and Yellow Jackets

The most common wasps found throughout the Midwest are paper wasps and yellow jackets. These stinging insects increase in activity during late summer and early fall. Although they both are...

Termites vs Carpenter Ants

As a homeowner, the last thing you want is structural damage to your home. It’s important to know the difference between termites vs carpenter ants. Unfortunately, both termites and carpenter...

Pest Prevention Tips for Spring

Spring is finally here! Temperatures are warming up, the days are getting longer, and many homeowners use this time to do spring cleaning. This is also a great time to...

Common Spring Pests in Illinois

Though it may not happen at the same time each year thanks to our wacky Midwest weather, every year without fail winter draws to a close and we welcome spring....

Pest Spotlight: Mice, Mice, Baby

Written by TJ CallesPicture this: It’s early in the morning, you’re getting ready for work and you go downstairs to make some coffee and hear a strange scratching sound coming...