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Waking Up With Itchy Bites? Bed Bugs Could Be to Blame. Few household pest problems create more stress than discovering bed bugs. Many Wisconsin homeowners don’t realize they have a problem until they start waking up with bites, notice small blood spots on their sheets, or hear a family member mention suspicious bites after staying…

You come inside after spending time outdoors and notice a tiny tick crawling on your shirt. While it may seem like a small problem, finding a tick before it attaches is the best-case scenario. Ticks are active much of the year in Wisconsin and can carry diseases that may pose risks to people and pets….

You’re enjoying a summer evening on the patio when suddenly the mosquitoes arrive. Many Wisconsin homeowners assume their porch light or outdoor lighting is attracting them, but is that actually true? One of the most common questions we hear is: Are mosquitoes attracted to light? The answer may surprise you. While some mosquitoes may be…

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…

Quick answer Usually not. Great black wasps hunt alone and don’t defend a big colony the way yellow jackets do. Females can sting but rarely do unless handled or trapped, and males can’t sting at all. If they keep returning to the same spot by your deck or patio, the nesting area can be treated….

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,…