From picking a floorplan and finalizing a lender to selecting windows and paint colors for the wall, building a home can become overwhelming. While these decisions are usually considered priorities, focusing on pest prevention during the construction of your home is also necessary. Considering that termites cause an estimated $5 billion in damage each year in the United States, preventing these small pests from entering your home during and after the construction process is imperative.…
From rats to mice, rodents can quickly become a huge concern in a school. These pests can spread diseases like salmonella and staphylococcus, and they may even bite if the students interfere with them. It easier to keep rodents away than to deal with an infestation, so make sure you follow these tips to keep mice and rats away:
Don’t allow clutter to accumulate.
There are so many supplies in schools that it’s easy for clutter to build up.…
If you notice strange insects during the night that resemble silverfish in speed, appearance, and size, you may think you have a new species of silverfish in your home. The insects you’re seeing are firebrats. Here’s your guide to firebrats, how they invade your home, and what you can do to keep them out.
What Are Firebrats?
Firebrats and silverfish both belong in the bristletail family, which describes insects with appendages that look similar to three thin tails.…
