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Have You Noticed Large Black-and-White Hornets Around Your Property Lately? You spot a large black-and-white insect flying near your deck, garden, or front entryway. A few days later, you notice several more. Should you be concerned? If you’ve been asking, “Are bald faced hornets aggressive?”, the short answer is yes, they can be. While bald-faced…

Seeing holes, tunnels, or damaged grass in your yard? A gopher infestation could be destroying your lawn from below the surface before you even notice. Many Wisconsin homeowners first discover a problem after finding fresh dirt mounds scattered throughout the yard, dead patches of grass, or plants that suddenly begin to wilt. By the time…

Seeing sparrows around your property? They may be attracted to food sources in your home area. While sparrows may seem like harmless birds at first glance, large populations around residential properties can quickly become a nuisance for homeowners trying to protect their landscaping, patios, outdoor living spaces, and structures. Knowing what sparrows eat is one…

Seeing tiny red bugs crawling on your windows or walls? Your yard could be attracting clover mites without you realizing it. If you’ve spotted little red specks moving across sunny windowsills, siding, patios, or exterior walls, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with clover mites. These extremely small pests are common around homes with thick,…

Have you suddenly noticed large, sluggish flies gathering around your windows during the cooler months? You’re probably dealing with cluster flies, a common pest that can invade Wisconsin homes, apartment buildings, offices, and commercial properties by the dozens or even hundreds. The frustrating part? By the time you see cluster flies inside your property, they’ve…

Seeing Giant Black Wasps Around Your Property This Summer?  A large black wasp flying near your deck, landscaping, or patio can be alarming. Many homeowners immediately assume they’re dealing with an aggressive stinging pest especially when these insects return to the same nesting areas year after year.  Asking yourself, “is the great black wasp dangerous?…

Did you notice those tiny flies flying around your bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, or basement drain?   At first, it may seem like a small issue. Maybe you see one or two near the sink. Then a few more appear around the shower, floor drain, or utility sink. Before long, it starts to feel embarrassing,…

Silverfish are easy to overlook because they hide in quiet, dark, damp areas. But for a prevention minded homeowner, spotting one is a warning sign worth taking seriously. These small, fast-moving insects can quietly damage stored items like old family photos, books, important documents, clothing, and keepsakes. Silverfish are not harmful until they destroy your…

Fungus gnats may be tiny, but once they start hovering around your houseplants, kitchen window, or living room lights, they can make your home feel less comfortable fast. For Wisconsin homeowners, these little pests often show up during colder months when plants come indoors and soil stays damp longer. This guide is written with the…

Discovering bed bugs in your house might make your skin crawl. These tiny pests are stressful, sneaky, and hard to deal with without the right plan. In Wisconsin, bed bugs can happen any time of year because they live indoors and travel easily on luggage, clothing, used furniture, and bedding. The good news is that…