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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!
Inside the Ant Colony: How Ants Build Underground Empires
Ant colonies are highly organized societies where millions of individuals work together across specialized roles—queen, worker, and soldier—to build and maintain complex underground tunnel systems. These structures feature ventilation shafts, nurseries, and food...
7 Warning Signs You Have a Pest Problem (Before It Gets Expensive)
The earliest signs of a pest infestation include unusual droppings, gnaw marks, strange odors, damaged insulation, and nighttime sounds inside walls. Spotting even one of these indicators warrants a professional inspection—catching an infestation early can save...
Carpenter Ants vs. Termites: How to Tell the Difference
Carpenter ants and termites both damage wood, but they look and behave differently. Carpenter ants are larger, have pinched waists, and hollow out wood to nest—they don't eat it. Termites are smaller, have thick waists, and consume wood from the inside out....
7 Reasons Ants Keep Invading Your Kitchen (And How to Stop Them)
Ants invade kitchens because they're drawn to food residue, moisture, and accessible entry points. The seven most common attractants include unsealed food, dirty drains, pet bowls, and structural gaps. Addressing each one systematically—rather than just spraying—is...
Fall Rodent Prep: Seal Your Home Before Mice Move In
As temperatures drop in fall, mice and other rodents actively seek warm shelter—and homes are their top target. The most effective way to prevent a rodent infestation is to seal entry points (any gap ¼ inch or larger), eliminate food sources, and inspect vulnerable...
Spot the Signs: What Pest Droppings Reveal About Your Infestation
Different pests leave distinctly shaped, sized, and colored droppings. Mice produce small, dark, rice-shaped pellets; cockroaches leave pepper-like specks; rats drop larger, blunt-ended pellets; and bed bugs leave rust-colored stains. Identifying droppings correctly...
DIY Ant Bait vs. Professional Treatment: What Works?
DIY ant baits can eliminate small, surface-level ant problems, but they rarely reach the colony source. Professional pest control uses targeted treatments—colony-destroying baits, barrier applications, and expert identification—that address infestations at the root....
Mice vs. Rats: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Mice are small (3–4 inches) with large ears, thin tails, and pointed snouts, while rats are bigger (7–10 inches) with thicker tails, smaller ears, and blunter faces. Mice are curious and explore new objects; rats are cautious and avoid them. This difference shapes...
Mosquito Season Is Here: How to Reclaim Your Backyard
Mosquitoes breed in standing water and peak activity typically runs from late spring through early fall. To reclaim your backyard, eliminate standing water sources, apply targeted larvicides and repellents, use outdoor fans and lighting strategically, and treat...
Rats and Mice at Home: Warning Signs, Risks, and When to Call a Pro
Common signs of a rodent infestation include droppings near food sources, gnaw marks on baseboards, scratching sounds inside walls at night, and shredded nesting materials in hidden corners. If DIY traps aren't reducing activity within 1–2 weeks, a licensed pest...
Why Ants Keep Coming Back (And How to Stop Them)
To permanently get rid of ants in the house, you must eliminate the queen and the colony, not just the scout ants you see. The most effective method is using slow-acting ant baits that worker ants carry back to the nest, combined with sealing entry points and...
Why Are Ants in My Clean Kitchen? (And How to Fix It)
Ants invade clean kitchens seeking three primary resources: water, shelter, and microscopic food residue. Even a freshly wiped counter can harbor moisture around the sink or tiny crumbs in floor crevices. To stop them, seal entry points, eliminate standing water, and...
