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If you own a home, then you work hard to keep it a warm, safe place for you and your family. When pests invade your home, it costs your money to resolve the problem, and is a disturbance to your peaceful sanctuary. Keep reading for four practical tips to preventing infestations. 1. Store Food Properly One of the main reasons that pests wander into your...

Schools are a great place for sharing. Teachers share ideas about learning with students. Students learn how to share with one another. Principals share advice and information with staff. Many good things are shared. Unfortunately, there are some bad things being shared as well. Household pests of all sorts are commonly exchanged between students when...

Now that we’re approaching autumn, it seems like the heat of summer is finally passing. With the change in temperature comes a change in pests. As the thermometer drops you can expect that your home will start to attract various pests trying to get in and stay warm. Here are some that you should expect to see: Flies Flies thrive in warm weather, and with...

Finding a stray mouse in your home is definitely not something you want to do. Mice in your home usually mean dirt, mess and disease, and responsible homeowners do everything they can to keep them out. Even so, mice are fascinating animals, and there’s more to them than just looking for cheese. Here are five things you probably didn’t know about mice: Mice...

As a homeowner, there are few things more headache-inducing than a rodent problem. In addition to being dirty they can also leave behind a pretty significant trail of destruction that can take a lot of time and money to fix. Even when you’re doing everything in your power to keep them out of your home, it’s possible a few could sneak past your defenses and...

There aren’t many drawbacks to living in the Coastal Empire, but rats would definitely rank among the number one complaint. Our unique ecosystem of water, humidity and foliage is particularly suited to rodents. Therefore, they tend to show up in homes and businesses often. Ideal Pest Control understands that our clients want to keep their living spaces...

Ants, termites, spiders and other types of bugs are important to nature, but they do not belong in your home. If you have an infestation problem, then you may need to call in the professionals to eliminate the pests. However, there is a reason bugs were drawn to your home in the first place. Find out why your home attracts bugs and what you can do to stop...

Rodents are filthy creatures that can transform your dwelling into a cesspool. Not only will rodents expose your family to germs, but they can also cause a great deal of property damage. Here are some of the key signs that you have a rodent infestation. Droppings If you find rodent droppings in your home or business, this is a big indication of an...

While most homeowners know that preventative pest control is the most effective way to protect your house, it's also very easy to dismiss pests if you only notice a few around your property. Ideal Pest Control wants to help you protect your investment and maintain the health of your home. We want to dispel common myths regarding home pests so that you can...

Silverfish are tiny, crustacean-looking creatures, often found in moist dark spots around the house such as basements, toilets, shelves and closets. Many scientists consider them the oldest living species of insect on the planet, existing roughly 100 million years before the dinosaurs. They have a gray coating, antennas and they shed their skin continually...