’Tis the season… for bed bug infestations? One would hope not, but the truth is, from Poughkeepsie to Portland, bed bugs spread via human travel. And travel increases dramatically during the holiday season. According to the...
Western Exterminator is celebrating 100 years of service this year. Boy, do I feel old. I have been part of the Western family for many years. It’s been my pleasure to work alongside all of our...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is on everyone’s mind, prompting many questions. With warm weather around the corner, one of those questions might be, “Can mosquitoes spread Coronavirus to humans?” For a mosquito to infect humans, the virus must...
With spring-like temperatures moving in, many of us are shaking off our winter thaw and putting together spring cleaning checklists. Spring is a great time to conduct an inspection of your home with an eye towards potential...
There used to be a billboard in Los Angeles with the heading, “Been Ripped Off By Orange Oil?” with a phone number to call for information. One can assume that enough people felt taken-in by orange oil’s claims...
Pantry pests can destroy your food. They get into your cabinets, crawling through your food and contaminating your supplies. Pantry pests can infest bags of flour, containers of sugar and boxes of rice. Although these pests...