The U.S. Pest News

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…

WHY YOUR LAWN NEEDS AERATION As the fall season approaches and summer comes to an end, it’s still very important to care for your lawn. The month of September can be one of the hottest or most wet months of the year. Aeration is one of the best ways to pre-treat your lawn for the…

Especially when it comes to the deadly brown recluse. More often than not, this spider will not bite unless disturbed, but if they feel that you are a threat they will not hesitate to attack. Symptoms of a bite include: chills, fever, nausea, profuse sweating, and potentially death if left untreated. We’re here to help….

Like other types of wood-decaying fungus, white rot digests moist wood. This kind of rot leaves wood feeling soft and spongy. It also breaks down the lignin and cellulose in wood, turning the wood white and yellow. It may be out of sight and out of mind, but maintaining a clean and dry crawlspace is…