“Many people think pests are just an annoyance and often forget that there are real health dangers associated with the presence of these pests in and around the home,” says Jim Fredericks, technical services director for NPMA. “People don’t think of asthma, Salmonella, or severe allergic reactions, which is why infestations should not be taken […]
Identifying Raccoons in Wisconsin The raccoon is a common backyard “bandit” that is easy to spot with its black facemask and bushy, ringed tail. These animals are nocturnal. (That means active at night.) They spend the nighttime hours searching for food in cities and countryside. The raccoon is very good with its front paws, using […]
With the cool fall air slowly creeping in, boxelder bugs and other seasonal pests have begun to seek shelter inside homes and buildings in anticipation of the winter months ahead. Often found basking in the sunlight in and around buildings, especially on south-facing walls, boxelder bugs seek out cracks and crevices that will lead them […]
WMTW NEWS 8’S JIM KEITHLEY IS ON “BAT PATROL” TODAY AND HAS THIS REPORT. Bats tend to move into the attic during the summer months, as they try to reach cooler spaces that often lead them into homes’ living spaces. WMTW News 8’s Jim Keithley reports. BAT PROBLEMS – IT MIGHT SEEM LIKE THEY’RE ON […]
Unfortunately summer is getting close to being over which means pests and insects are also hard at work. Yellow jackets are preparing for the cooler months that lie ahead. Yellow jackets are in a frenzy during late summer and early fall, trying to gather as much food as possible for their hive. This food is needed to help […]
A man is repeatedly stung by angry wasps when he disrupted their nest while hiding in a bush from police. Photo: Alamy A suspected burglar was caught with a different kind of sting operation after he disturbed a wasps’ nest while hiding from police. The man was repeatedly stung by angry wasps when he disrupted […]
Q. Why did the raccoons pick my house? A. Wild animals, including raccoons, pick a house by its exterior first. If you have food available, like bird feeders, garbage, gardens, lawn grubs or pet food, the raccoons consider this great curb appeal. Once they see a good place to eat, the next check is for […]
Bed bugs were once a common public health nuisance, declining in incidence through the mid 20th century. However, bed bugs have experienced a dramatic resurgence and there are worldwide reports of increasing numbers of infestations. The presence or absence of bed bugs has no relation to the cleanliness of your home; the most immaculate […]
Make sure you really have bed bugs, not fleas, ticks or other insects. You can compare your insect to the pictures online or show it to Bohmz Pest Service professionals. Don’t panic! It can be difficult to eliminate bed bugs, but it’s not impossible. Don’t throw out all of your things because most of them can […]
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