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B & B Pest Control will update its blog a minimum of once a week with tips on pest prevention and specials!
10 Pest Control Myths Homeowners Need to Stop Believing
Finding a sudden trail of ants or hearing a scratching noise in the walls often leads to a frantic internet search for quick fixes. When panic sets in, it is easy to grab the nearest household item or rely on advice passed down from family members. Unfortunately, the...
Carpenter Ants vs. Termites: Spot the Difference
Spring brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and the unfortunate return of swarming pests. Homeowners often find themselves dealing with an influx of insects as temperatures rise, and few pests cause as much anxiety as those that damage wood. Two of the most common...
Spring Plumbing Leaks: A Hidden Magnet for Cockroaches
As the frost melts and spring showers begin, homeowners often welcome the warmer weather with open arms. The transition into spring brings life back to dormant gardens and lawns. Unfortunately, this seasonal shift also creates the perfect storm for plumbing issues....
Keep Spring Pests Out: The Role of Attic Ventilation
As the weather warms up and flowers begin to bloom, homeowners often look forward to throwing open their windows to let in the fresh air. However, the changing seasons also signal the return of unwanted guests. Insects, rodents, and other critters actively search for...
How to Keep Your Commercial Property Pest-Free
Running a business requires juggling countless responsibilities. Dealing with a sudden pest infestation should never be one of them. Rodents, insects, and other unwanted visitors carry health risks and can severely damage a company's reputation. A single pest sighting...
Effective Pest Control for Multi-Family Housing
A pest problem in an apartment building rarely stays confined to a single unit. Shared walls, interconnected plumbing, and common hallways create an easy transit system for insects and rodents to travel from one home to another. Property managers and landlords face a...
10 Simple Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home This Spring
Spring brings warmer weather, longer days, and unfortunately, uninvited guests. As temperatures rise, ants, mosquitoes, rodents, and other pests emerge from hibernation—and your home is exactly where they want to be. The good news? You don't need to wait for an...
How to Spot Cockroach Eggs Before They Hatch
Finding a cockroach in your home is unsettling enough. But discovering an egg case? That's a sign of a much bigger problem. One cockroach egg case can contain anywhere from 10 to 50 eggs, depending on the species—and by the time you spot one, there may be several more...
Spring Pest Prevention Checklist for Homeowners
Spring brings warmer weather, blooming gardens, and—unfortunately—pests. As temperatures rise, ants, mosquitoes, termites, rodents, and other unwanted visitors start looking for food, water, and shelter. And more often than not, they find it in your home. The good...
