Little creatures do lots of damage. It’s easy to underestimate pests’ effects on our health. They disrupt the tranquility of our homes, trigger allergies, contaminate food supplies, and cause psychological distress. Oftentimes, they compromise the mental peace and physical health of our family members. The fear and anxiety pests induce shouldn’t be overlooked. Living with...…
Each year, central Iowa experiences a dramatic array of weather conditions. We endure frozen winters, sticky summers, torrential rainfall, and periodic droughts. These fluctuations affect pest behavior and their presence in our lives. Grasping the seasonal patterns of pest behavior helps homeowners employ effective pest control measures. This guide by Janssen Pest Solutions presents a...…
When it comes to general pest management, the key preventive actions take place within a structure’s foundational apron. The apron refers to the space within three feet upwards and ten feet horizontally from a structure’s base. This area is important because a majority of pest problems begin when a building’s exterior is conducive to pest...…
Are you waking up to itchy bites and suspicious red marks on your skin? You might have unwelcome guests in your bed. Bed bugs turn peaceful nights into sleepless struggles. These nocturnal pests are notorious for causing discomfort and irritation with their awful bites. The mere presence of bed bugs brings a myriad of troubles,...…
Beetles, ants, spiders, and termites. What do these four creepy crawlies have in common? If you guessed, “They’re bugs!” you’re wrong. Spiders are arachnids. The correct answer: these creatures are some of Iowa’s most prevalent pests. Plenty of Iowa’s homeowners have experienced pest infestations at some point. Beetles, ants, spiders, and termites are only a...…
