Taking Stock for a Pest Free Pantry

As holiday season kicks into full swing, family and friends will gather in kitchens across the country to enjoy their favorite holiday treats. But some uninvited guests may also come to the table this year. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) encourages homeowners to thoroughly inspect their kitchens and pantries to avoid pantry pests from spoiling their holiday cheer— or at least their baked goods. “Pantry pests” are insects known... 

Mosquito Season Won’t End with Summer

Just because summer is over, don’t assume mosquito season is, too. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has warned that mosquitoes will be active through fall this year. Although mosquitoes are typically thought of as a summer pest, they will remain a problem at least until the temperature drops below 60 degrees, which most regions of the United States typically don’t see until late fall or early winter. More than a nuisance, mosquitoes... 

National Pest Management Association Offers Tips to Prevent Pests from Spoiling the Waning Days of Summer

As summer winds down, pest season is hitting its peak. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), summer pests of greatest concern to homeowners, according to a national research study, remain mosquitoes, ticks, ants, wasps/hornets and spiders. Mosquitoes and ticks, however, pose more severe consequences to public health and property than other summer pests. Often considered bothersome due to their itchy, unsightly bites, mosquitoes...