Pest Control News from U.S. Pest

Our Family Reunions Begin In The Crawlspace An encapsulation service from U.S. Pest Protection isn’t merely one of our guys coming over to place some stark white sheeting under your house and running off to the next one as quickly as they came. While we do enjoy making as many people happy as humanly possible,…

Air Pollution Is The Real Enemy The link between air pollution and respiratory disease is common knowledge. But did you know that there’s now a chance that air pollution could also raise your risk for stroke and heart attacks? Even worse, studies have begun to explore the possibility that pollution could have a negative effect…

You know that fungus is harmful to your family and your home. Perhaps that’s all you want to know. But at U.S. Pest we believe in educating our customers so that you can fully understand what our Pros are doing in your crawlspace to protect what matters most. It all begins with adding a moisture…

Termites are Coming! All current and prospective homeowners need to be aware of one of the most dangerous and destructive pests – TERMITES. Termites do more damage than fires, tornados and windstorms combined every year in the United States. Not to mention that of the time termite damage isn’t covered by homeowner’s insurance. U.S. Pest Protection…

Should you aerate your lawn? I bet you’re thinking… what the heck is aeration and why do I need it? Aeration is a process in which the surface soil is broken up or perforated in such a way that air and water are allowed to access the roots. Basically, it’s like a really good massage…

EWW! MUSTY CRAWL SPACE? Nobody likes a musty crawlspace. While crawlspaces aren’t an area of your home you regularly spend time in the odors more often than not end up in your living space. Gross, right? But do you ever wonder how your crawl space gets so musty to begin with? We can help explain….

CAN YOU IMAGINE THE PAIN OF MORE THAN ONE WASP STING!? Stinging insects are as summer as backyard barbecues and weekend trips to your favorite swimming hole. All of that fun in the sun can only mean you are probably going to end up with a sting or two. Most stinging pests can only strike…

Have you seen this spider pop up in your newsfeed recently? Or maybe a friend messaged you about it. While most people have shared this story in good faith; please, don’t be alarmed. The Claim: A species of spider new to the United States has killed five people this summer. Packing a lethal bite, this…

…AND THE CLEAN SPACES? Crawlspaces were originally intended to be a cost-effective solution to build a strong foundation for the house that would be built upon it. However, rodents, snakes, spiders, and bugs love dirty crawlspaces. These guys not only live, reproduce and die in these moist spaces, they can also make their way into…

https://youtu.be/kzHQZG9A_Zc Wood decay destroys more homes than damage from fires and termites combined. While wood-eating fungi may not be as noticeable (or creepy) as pests with legs, fungi can set up shop in the fundamental structures of your home. Left unchecked, it can whittle away your wood. It will also threaten the structural integrity of…