Hospitality Pest Control
Hospitality pest control is tough even in the best of times. Throw COVID-19 into the mix and now you have even more reason to look carefully about how you treat your facility. This is true for bed and breakfasts, Air BnB, hotels, motels, and any other facility that rents sleeping accommodations to the public. Being…
Read MoreMosquitoes and how to prevent them
Mosquitoes have not been as much of a problem this summer because of the weather, but things can still change. And this summer when our outdoor spaces are so very important, you do not want a mosquito problem. So far, it has been dry this summer in most of our area, it is likely that…
Read MoreGetting ready for fall – rodent protection
The time to plan for rodent protection is fast approaching. Yes, we know it is still summertime, but it will not be long before the temperatures drop and rodents in your yard are trying to find a warm home for the winter. Why care about Rodent Protection? Rodents carry disease. These diseases can be transmitted…
Read MoreWasps, Hornets and Yellow Jackets
How do you eliminate wasps, hornets, yellow jackets? In researching this blog we found some interesting folk remedies. As pest control professionals in the area northwest of Pittsburgh, we hope you choose us to eliminate these wasps, hornets, yellow jackets from your home or business. If you do remove them yourself – please don’t dose them…
Read MoreAnts in your pants, or on your plate?
Got Ants? Here in western Pennsylvania, we encounter two types of ants most of the time. We generally find carpenter ants and pavement ants. Pavement ants are commonly called sugar ants. Both types are black in color. Carpenter ants are 1/4-5/8 inch. Pavement ants are small 1/16-1/8 inch. Ants are a social creature that lives in colonies and treatment…
Read MoreHealthcare Pest Control
For healthcare pest control at Boo’s Bug Stoppers, we provide an integrated pest management approach tailored to your specific needs. Pest control companies have been responsible for treating Flu, MRSA, bacteria, and virus outbreaks in schools, hospitals, and businesses. At Boo’s we treat nursing homes as part of our regular pest control and disinfecting services. Health…
Read MoreSanitize and Disinfect for COVID-19
Who should sanitize and disinfect? All homeowners, business owners, and community facility managers should be aware of the need for the best practices for sanitizing and disinfecting the properties under their control. The expert’s recommendations on how to help stop the spread of COVID-19 are still evolving. We recommend that you keep abreast of the…
Read MoreSpider Control in your home
Spider Control – what can you do to control spiders from becoming a problem in your home? Many of us have a fear of spiders because they are creepy. We have all heard of the black widow spider or the tarantula, two of the three spiders that can be harmful to humans. In the US,…
Read MoreLyme disease and Ticks
What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through a tick bite. The initial symptoms of Lyme disease are fever, fatigue, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain, and a rash. The rash is called a Bull’s eye rash due to its…
Read MoreCarpenter Ants in Western Pennsylvania
Carpenter ants are a larger species of ant that is a wood loving pest. They get their name from their nest building, where they will excavate the wood and form smooth tunnels inside of the wood. They do not actually eat wood. However, these pests tunnel and chew through wood to create nests which causes damage the…
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