H & H Pest Control Blog

As the weather warms up and spring takes tentative steps behind winter’s chilly exit, you’ve probably seen leaves budding on trees, flowers blooming -  and termites swarming.

If you suspect you have a termite problem, you may be on the hunt for structural damage such as hollow or buckling wood. Often, however, a variety of other signs of termites appear long before they cause significant damage. The more observant you are — or the sooner you contact a pest control service — the more likely you are to get rid of termites quickly or prevent them altogether. 

Termites can cause massive damage, which, while possible to mitigate, can prompt its fair share of headaches. Hence, the value of preventative measures, which can save you a lot of time, effort, and mental energy in the long run. 

If you’ve started waking up with bug bites on your skin and you don’t know where they came from, it’s time to start searching your mattress, pillows, or the direct vicinity for bed bugs. Before we go any further, you may be asking, “What do bed bugs look like?” right? If you see bugs that are brown and shaped like an oval anywhere you sleep, take heed, because treating and getting rid of them may not be as easy as you think.

Controlling moisture levels in your home provides a myriad of benefits: 

The clues are subtle. You might see the telltale dark specks on your sheets and bed linens that indicate bed bug excrement. Or you may find bed bug encasements or shed skins in their hiding spots and then there’s that musty, moldy odor. Of course, when you get that itchy rash you know the terrible truth. You have bed bugs.

Identifying bed bugs is no enviable task, which is why it's sometimes easy to ignore a problem until it becomes a catastrophe. There's a lot of fear about bed bugs too, leading to plenty of confusion about what exactly they look like and what steps to take after you've confirmed an infestation. So if you're searching for "how to check for bed bugs", you're already two steps ahead. If you can summon the courage, there are all kinds of benefits when you pay attention to who's crawling around your home. We'll look at how to spot one of the most relentless pests. 

You know that having excess moisture in your house can cause mold and mildew, which is bad for your health. The question is, “How do you get rid of moisture in the house?” Washing dishes, breathing, bathing, cooking – all of these activities produce moisture, which is normal and usually doesn’t go over normal levels. However, when you have an issue with excess moisture in the basement or crawlspace, you end up running into problems that create mold and mildew.

Although cute, mice pose problems once they get in your house. It doesn’t matter if you live in the city or in the country – rodents want a warm, dry place to live during the winter. You can trap them to get rid of them, but more will come once you get rid of the batch you already have. And, just because you only see one, don’t get too happy that you trapped that one. Where there’s one, there’s more. You most likely have a rodent infestation.

Winter is just around the corner... and colder temperatures bring more than just cozy nights in front of the fire and holiday gatherings. As temperatures drop, rodents that live outside during the rest of the year start seeking warmer environments to call home.