As soon as decorations start going up, and lights start twinkling, you know Christmas is right around the corner. Our Western Exterminator pest control specialists enjoy the holiday season with a special smile because it makes us think of...
Pests can be a poor addition to the home or office, but let’s face it they are pretty fascinating. According to Terry Erwin of the Smithsonian Institution’s Department of Entomology, there are an estimated 30 million species of insect...
Are you noticing holes in natural fiber clothing, carpets, curtains, upholstery or other textiles? Carpet beetles may be the culprit. Less than ¼ inch long, the female carpet beetle lays between 50 and 100 eggs at a time. Adult...
If you work in the Food Processing industry, the last thing you want is a pest problem. News of foodborne illness, poor sanitation, lack of quality control, and other issues of the like spread like wildfire and can be...
The “Black Death,” or bubonic plague, is often thought of as a thing of the past, but according to public health officials, this isn’t the case. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been 1006...
April is always a time for boundless optimism. Baseball fans head off to Opening Day knowing their favorite team is in first place (at least for a day!) and say, “This could be the year.” Unless you are a...