As March ushers in the gentle thaw, Des Moines residents eagerly anticipate the renewal of spring after the cold, dark days of winter. The days lengthen, the air softens, and nature awakens from its winter slumber. However, this seasonal transition also heralds the...
Discovering that your ant bait traps are ineffective can be frustrating. Many people depend on these traps to manage ant infestations efficiently. However, not all invasions can be solved with a single method, and sometimes a more tactical approach is necessary to...
As winter turns to spring and temperatures rise, most people tend to feel more energetic, and more inclined to go out and adventure. Well, so do pests. Pest populations tend to grow in the beginning of spring, which can lead to increased infestations in and around...
No matter who you are, if you regularly spend time outdoors and live in the Midwest, then you or someone you know has been bitten by a tick. Today, ticks are an infamous component of the outdoors. It seems that year, after year, the number of ticks increases and with...
It seems, through the winter, that everyone takes a pause. Whether we realize it or not, both we and most of the animal kingdom slow down. Worse yet, a long winter can cause us to forget just how ruthless and annoying the pests in and outside our home are. Pests are...
You made it; you survived another Iowan winter. If it felt milder than normal, it’s because it was. Unfortunately, while a mild winter might be easier on us, it’s easier on the insects, too. As temperatures begin to creep upward, so will the bug population. Are...
