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Wondering what to do if you have fleas in your home or business? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a photo of fleas on a couch. One important fact about fleas is they have a complete... [Read More]

This is a big yellow jacket ? nest hidden inside this holly bush. These are dangerous because if you can’t really see it and if you bump into the bush, they will come after you.... [Read More]

Pest Cam: Cicada Killer Wasps Edition!! ? These insects look like a 3 inch long yellow jacket. People get freaked out, and I really try not to treat them. The female has a stinger but... [Read More]

The German cockroach (Blatellica Germanica) is a small species of cockroach associated with kitchens. It hides in cracks and crevices (Thigmotactic – prefers confined spaces). It is sensitive to light and comes out in the... [Read More]

Carpenter Ants often make their colonies in damp wood. ? They are polymorphic which means they have more than one size. Many times the main colony is outside and a satellite colony is what would... [Read More]

Yikes! Here’s pic from our #pestcam of termite swarmers coming out of living room wall. Though these little pests are small, they can cause severe damage so it’s important to assess the situation quickly! Do... [Read More]

The female carpenter bee makes a 3/8 inch hole into the wood and then makes a right turn and goes along the grain of the wood about 6 inches and she lays approximately six eggs.... [Read More]

If you come across these insect-made tubes, it’s a major sign you have termite infestation. Subterranean termite tubes offer shelter and hold moisture. The tubes protect the termites from predators. The tubes also hold moisture and prevents them from... [Read More]

Springtime is when raccoons give birth…and with raccoon jobs this time of year there are usually babies.This mother raccoon was seen out during the day which means she’s probably putting in extra time to find food... [Read More]

Yikes! Evidence of mouse activity! Paper glue boards are great to monitor for insects, however they’re not a great idea for mice as shown in this picture where the mouse just chew the paper.  If... [Read More]

How will you know whether bats have gotten into your attic without actually seeing or hearing them? Bat droppings are often the the most noticable evidence that they’re getting in your attic. If you think you... [Read More]

EPM bringing you some fun facts about you know what….SQUIRRELS! ?  Gray squirrels are active during the day, they eat nuts and seeds and live about five years in the wild. These critters mate in... [Read More]