Cockroaches and bedbugs. Mosquitoes and mice. Raccoons and rats. Dealing with pests is stressful enough on its own, but preparing for a visit from a pest-control technician? That can add yet another layer of strain. Don’t get too apprehensive about that upcoming visit from a Smithereen technician though. It shouldn’t cause the least bit of concern. Read on to learn how you can best prepare. Read More »
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Smithereen Pest Management Services Acquires Service Termite & Pest Control
We’re happy to announce that we’ve recently acquired Service Termite & Pest Control, which is based in Danville, Illinois. We’ve already been serving commercial and residential customers across seven states, and we’re excited to extend our reach to Danville, Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, and Crawfordsville, Indiana, residents and businesses. Read More »
What You Should Know About Pest Control for Apartments
Just like single-family homes and businesses, apartments can develop pest problems — and sometimes they can prove challenging. The presence of multiple residents living in close proximity to one another can lead to the unwitting introduction of pests that tenants would prefer to keep far away. Fortunately, Smithereen knows not only how to deal with pest issues, but to do so in a way that minimally impacts tenants’ lives. Read More »
3 Common Household Rodents
Rodent Infestations in residential or commercial settings are typically the result of one of four common mice or rat types. Regardless of the type of rodent, in most cases, once you’ve identified a problem inside or outside your building, its best to get in touch with a pest control expert to eradicate the mice or rat population quickly and effectively. By learning more about these three common rodents you can more easily identify their presence and help control environmental conditions to prevent entry and potential infestation issues. Read More »
What to do after Pest Control Sprays
Jeannette Walls’ The Glass Castle is a memoir about the author’s troubled childhood with a pair of parents more committed to their personal quirks than the well-being of their poverty-stricken children. In one particularly painful scene, a young Jeannette tells her mother about how a friend lives in a home that seems magically free of flies thanks to a No-Pest Strip. But her mother refuses to get one, saying, “If it kills the flies, it can’t be very good for us.” Read More »
How Often Should Pest Control be Done?
Regular visits from your neighborhood exterminator include checks for changes or signs of pest activity, checking traps, and putting preventative measures in place to reduce pest populations. With regular visits, even if pests aren’t visible, pest control experts have the chance to inspect the infrastructure of your building or facility and look for new pest-related threats. In addition, regular visits actually help to keep pest management costs down. Read More »
Bed Bug vs Flea Bites: How to Tell the Difference
Bedbug and flea bites are similar at first glance, so telling the difference can be difficult. You need to identify the problem so that you can properly treat it as both insects can carry several diseases that can be passed to even humans. Here is how to identify the bite and the bugs that cause them.
The easiest way to differentiate between flea and bed bug bites is when you start to feel pain after the bite; flea bites hurt almost immediately while bed bug bites don’t produce pain until several hours later. Fleas bite are usually isolated to the lower body and appear in random groupings while bed bug bites are typically in a line. Finally, both bites result in inflammation, but bed bug bites can be significantly larger. Read on to learn how to find and remove each pest.
How Bed Bug Bites Can Impact Your Health & What You Should Do
You are probably cringing right now, just thinking of bed bugs. These pests are among the most feared by homeowners and, unfortunately, they are on the rise in the US. How can you protect your family from these pests? We will help you understand the health problems that bed bugs cause and develop a plan of action to prevent bed bugs from invading your home. Read More »
Tell-Tale Signs that You Have a Bed Bug Infestation
Just the thought of bed bugs is enough to send most of us into a cringe and unfortunately, they often find their way into the cleanest of homes. Most homeowners don’t even realize they have an infestation until the problem is advanced and they see active bugs, egg sacks, or nymphs. The best way to keep your home bed bug free is to inspect your beds and upholstery regularly and look for tell-tale signs that bed bugs may be nearby. Read More »
Cleaning Tips For Rodent Control
Rodents are unwelcome visitors in our homes and businesses, yet that doesn’t seem to bother them too much. They don’t wait for an invitation, so it’s important to take steps to prevent them from infiltrating your property. With these cleaning tips for rodent control, you can optimize your property to be safe and rodent-free. Learn what it takes to keep rodents outside where they belong. Read More »