To some homeowners, birds are beautiful guests who bring life to their gardens. However, you don’t want to draw flocks of birds to your property because some of their behaviors can be destructive. They’re fond of nesting in and around our homes, all while damaging outdoor furniture, structural materials and wiring.

In addition, they can make a mess, digging up lawns and tearing up flowerbeds in search of food. Excessive bird waste can also cause a nitrogen imbalance in the soil, hampering vegetation growth in your garden. Not to mention, bird droppings are corrosive, damaging your roof and car. While they’re pleasant to hear and look at, birds can be as annoying as pests like ground moles, mice and skunks.

If you have more birds on your property than you’re comfortable with, bird control specialists can help you manage their population. They will find what’s drawing the birds to your home and … Read Full Post »

While pigeons live their best life around humans, they can be quite a nuisance to us. No homeowner wants their yard filled with these birds or their vehicles covered in droppings. While their cooing can be pleasing, it can quickly escalate to noise when they gather in large groups.

If pigeons are invading your property and causing a stir, we have some tips that might help deter them. We also cover how homeowners can remove pigeon nests to keep their population from growing. If these birds continue to bug you, let bird control specialists take over. They have the tools and expertise to get these birds in line.

How to Get Rid of Pigeons

Pigeons may seem like harmless creatures, just bobbing their heads and minding their business on the streets. However, these communal birds can cause excessive noise when gathered in large groups. Their droppings cause problems, too. Because they’re acidic, they … Read Full Post »

If spiders creep you out, you won’t like the wolf spider. They have hairy bodies with three rows of beady eyes. They’re also larger than other common household spiders, with some species growing as big as tarantulas.

While you probably don’t want anything to do with them, it helps to know how they look and behave. That way, you can identify their presence in your home and take the necessary measures to control them. Let’s review some of their traits, including size and appearance, and what draws them to your living space.

If wolf spiders keep giving you jump scares, pest control specialists can help manage their population. They have the tools and expertise to keep these spiders in check and bring peace back into your home.

How to Identify Wolf Spiders

Wolf spiders are common household pests, with over 240 species in North America alone. They’re especially rampant when temperatures drop outside in … Read Full Post »

Unless you’re a fan of arachnids, you probably don’t like seeing spiders in your home. These eight-legged creatures usually give homeowners the creeps with their long limbs and hairy bodies. One species you might encounter indoors is the wolf spider. While wolf spiders don’t cause any particular harm, they are on the larger side and can be frightening to spot at home.

Here are some characteristics of wolf spiders to help you identify them. A pest control specialist can manage spiders in your home so you can relax and not have to worry about facing one at every turn. They can also help with other types of spiders, like grass spiders.

Wolf Spider Size, Habits and Other Characteristics

Wolf spiders are a widespread group, with 240 species thriving in North America alone. They got the name “wolf” because they chase their prey and pounce on them. This sets them apart from other spiders, … Read Full Post »

Centipedes are fascinating insects known for having many legs. But how many legs do centipedes actually have? It may surprise you to know that the answer is not 100.

How Many Legs Does a Centipede Have?

Given their name, most people assume that centipedes have 100 legs. However, that is not the case. Centipedes can have anywhere from less than 15 legs to over 300 legs. Interestingly, they will always have an odd number of pairs of legs.

Centipedes have an odd number of leg pairs because they have one pair of legs per body segment, and they always have an odd number of body segments.

The number of legs that centipedes have also varies based on the species. For example, common house centipedes often have 15 pairs of legs, or 30 legs total. On the other hand, many tropical centipede species have around 150 pairs of legs or around 300 legs in total.

Since … Read Full Post »