Posts by Joshua Koach
Integrated Pest Management
What is Integrated Pest Management? Integrated Pest Management refers to a system of effective and economical pest control. IPM aims to control pest populations below the environmental harm level. It has been found that most pest control methods are not economical or sustainable, which is one of the reasons why so many homeowners do not…
Read MoreHow do rodents get inside your home?
A common question, often asked by homeowners, is “How do rats and mice get into my home?” Every year, hundreds of thousands of rodent infestations are reported across the United States. Some of the causes of these invasions can be simple enough: rats and mice are attracted to homes with high levels of human traffic…
Read MoreEarwigs got your attention this fall?
One of our customers asked us if earwigs really crawled into your ear. Well, that’s not really a possibility. It falls into the myth category. But earwigs are a nuisance and homeowners do not want them in their homes in western Pennsylvania this fall. What are Earwigs? While earwigs do not crawl into anyone’s ear,…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Moles and Shrews
As a pest control expert, one of the most frequent questions I receive is “How do I get rid of moles and shrews?” If you have moles or shrews in your yard, it’s important to deal with the problem quickly. Both species can cause a great deal of damage, and the longer you leave them,…
Read MoreHow do I know we have termite damage?
Termite Damage can cost thousands of dollars to remediate and repair. What can the homeowner do to assess the risk? It is easy to inspect your home and determine if you have any of the most common signs of termite damage. What at the signs of a potential termite infestation? There are five major signs…
Read MoreHow to limit Squirrel Damage
Squirrel Damage is in season. Its that time of year in Western Pennsylvania. Some of our clients report that they have to watch for overhead squirrels. They seem to be intent on dropping acorns on them as they enjoy the wonderful fall weather that we have been having this year. How do you identify squirrel…
Read MoreJoin us at the Butler County Homeshow
If you are like us, you are looking for things to do on weekends that get you out of the house. Next weekend we will be at the Butler County home show. This event was scheduled for April but was moved because of COVID. Attendance and parking are free and they are following COVID safety…
Read MoreFall Pest Prevention for 2020
Fall Pest Prevention time has arrived. This spring one of our techs was asked by a frustrated homeowner to get rid of a mouse nest in her grill. Most of us have a pest that we hate and for this homeowner, it seemed to be mice. She shared that she had been sick recently and…
Read MoreOpening your business after COVID
COVID is still around but summer is over and in some cases here in Western Pennsylvania, the kids are back in school. In the north hills of Pittsburgh and southern Butler County many office spaces are now reopening. We are social beings and we need to be around one another more then we might have…
Read MoreFood Service pest control
Food Service in 2020 is a whole new world. COVID and the restrictions for bars, restaurants, and fast food businesses in Pittsburgh and the surrounding counties of Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties has never been like this. This is not the time for your place of business to have a pest problem. Customers are hyper-sensitive…
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